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World - The Guardian
Bring on the Vegas glitz! How Roma families are defying their persecutors with bling palaces
Keen to show off their newfound riches, and to kick back at a society that suppressed them, Roma families are filling rural Romania with exuberant symbols of wealth – boasting gilded turrets and ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Inside the big summit where Putin hopes to defy western pressure on Ukraine war
As President Vladimir Putin tries reposition himself as an international ambassador at the BRICS summit in Russia, his war with Ukraine looms over it.7 hours ago - Ukraine -
Tech - Wired
How Cells Resist the Pressure of the Deep Sea
Cell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape under pressure.2 days ago -
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World - ABC News
Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies
Zelenskyy drew up plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia.2 days ago - Ukraine -
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World - The Guardian
Marc Marquez defies mosquito mishap to clinch comeback win at Australian MotoGP
Six-time champion Marquez fought back from 13th to win fifth title Jorge Martin finishes second as Ducati secure top five places Spain’s Marc Marquez has recovered from a nightmare start in ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
S&P 500 eyes another record close — plus, our 2 health-care stocks that defied the group
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.3 days ago -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hospital service 'under pressure' ahead of winter
A hospital chief says services already feel "strained" and expects to feel more pressure.4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tony Bennett defied roster makeup, play style conventions while turning Virginia into a national power
Tony Bennett did things his own way, and it led to unprecedented success for Virginia basketball4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
NRA faces pressure to suspend CEO after revelation of sadistic cat killing
Rifle association workers wrote letter warning that inaction against Doug Hamlin will ‘destroy’ NRA’s comeback chances. The board of the National Rifle Association ( NRA ) is facing pressure to ...4 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Brunello Cucinelli Backs Growth Targets as Sales Defy Luxury Slowdown
The fashion concern said its performance improved in both its retail and wholesale channels, with increased revenue across all its markets, in particular in the Americas.5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The Auburn spotlight is now bright on Hugh Freeze. How will he respond?
A rocky start to the season and in-house spats have put Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze under a microscope as a brutal second half looms.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Netanyahu holds emergency meeting on Gaza aid as U.S. ramps up pressure
Some 41% of people in Gaza will face "catastrophic" levels of hunger in the coming months, a global authority on food security warned Thursday.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' includes a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told lawmakers that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he ...5 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Thomas Tuchel discusses anthem and pressure at England unveiling – live
‘Huge privilege’: Tuchel succeeds Southgate as manager Barney Ronay on the news | And feel free to email Tom Confirmed details: . Tuchel will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry, ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesn’t improve
US state department confirms reports that secretary of state and defense secretary warned Israel . See all our Middle East coverage here Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 ...6 days ago - Israel -
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World - Financial Times
Western business, the Kremlin and the war
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in RussiaOctober 15 - Russia -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive
Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.October 15 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
England defied by ton from debutant Ghulam
England are defied by a century on debut by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts
Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economyOctober 15 -
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World - Financial Times
The inflation risk for emerging markets
Fiscal indiscipline looms as the biggest threat after central bank battles to slow rising pricesOctober 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
From hairspray to Heineken: the Kremlin ally snapping up western assets
Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodusOctober 15 - Russia -
Business - The New York Times
Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.October 14 - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
Chinese carmakers deny intent to ‘overthrow’ western rivals
In Paris for motor show, companies including Xpeng and GAC pledge their long-term commitments in effort to allay concernsOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina
A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after threatening to harm Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who were aiding in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, according to the ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers grows despite western sanctions
Poorly maintained and uninsured vessels transporting up to 70% of country’s seaborne oil, says report. Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers is expanding, according to research, transporting up to ...October 14 - Russia -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
This 71-year-old pole dancer defies expectations — and gravity — in age-obsessed L.A.
Mary Serritella started pole dancing at 57. Fourteen years later she's inspiring others who are decades her junior.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruitsOctober 14 - China -
World - Financial Times
Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown
Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says reportOctober 14 - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal
Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’October 13 - Pakistan -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Unions Defy Their Leadership With More 'No' Votes on Contracts
Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.October 13