The Connections Companion No. 448

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The Connections Companion No. 447

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Top Biden Aide Holds Rare Talks With Chinese Military General

By Keith Bradsher and David Pierson from NYT World https://ift.tt/n9hFSjg

UN calls for de-escalation as Israeli West Bank raids continue

Israel says it killed five militants hiding in a mosque, on the second day of a major operation.

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HK journalists found guilty in landmark sedition case

This is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory's handover in 1997.

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The Connections Companion No. 445

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Iran has smuggled arms to the West Bank to foment unrest, officials say.

By Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman and Eric Schmitt from NYT World https://ift.tt/pH42K6Q

Top Biden Aide Visits China to Reinforce U.S. Strategy

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Israel launches a deadly airstrike in the West Bank, and other news.

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Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid

The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021.

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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Airstrikes, and U.S. Border Crossings Drop

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Wordle Review No. 1,165

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The Connections Companion No. 443

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Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation.

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Here’s what to know about Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia.

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These Young Women Didn’t Want to Vote for Biden. They’re All In on Harris.

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The White House signals long-term support for Israel, hoping to avert a regional war.

By Lara Jakes from NYT World https://ift.tt/V4XnOwj

La historia de amor de dos rebeldes que llegaron a liderar Uruguay

By Jack Nicas from NYT En español https://ift.tt/mL8HAJM

Mapping Ukraine’s Surprise Invasion of Russia

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‘Eres libre cuando escapas a la ley de la necesidad’: lecciones de Pepe Mujica

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What to expect on the convention’s last night.

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Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.

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Hard Work and Fizzy Drinks: What It Takes to Live Past 110

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Delon's family deny his request to euthanise dog

The French actor had asked for his pet dog to be humanely killed and laid in his grave.

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Typhoon Jongdari Nears South Korea, Bringing Threat of Flooding

By John Yoon from NYT World https://ift.tt/ZT0QOja

The Harris campaign starts a WhatsApp channel to target Latino voters.

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Blinken Travels to Israel Amid Push for Gaza Cease-Fire

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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.

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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.

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The Connections Companion No. 434

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Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission.

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Finding Summer Heat Relief in Your Hairstyle

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Backlash after MP asks if husbands have 'sexual rights'

Robin Padilla made the remarks during a senate probe into sexual harrassment in the media industry.

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North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years

Two China-based tour operators say tourists will soon be allowed to visit Samjiyon city in the north.

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Thai Court Ejects Prime Minister From Office

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Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader

Support for Fumio Kishida has fallen amid a huge corruption scandal that hit his party.

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Where Students Run the Streets: Bangladesh in Limbo

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FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

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Britain’s Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer

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Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Sidestepping Deployed Kenyan Forces, Haiti Gangs Continue Reign of Terror

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First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.

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The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the G.O.P.

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Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over hotel violence

The US artist is accused of attacking a security guard who intervened in a fight with a bodyguard.

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Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says

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New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ off Colombia

An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say.

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The E.U. condemns comments by a far-right Israeli minister, and other news.

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Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina

Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity.

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Turkey plans to intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the World Court, and other news.

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Last missing Israeli victim of Hamas attack declared dead

Until now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October.

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The Nobel winner tasked with leading a nation out of chaos

Muhammad Yumus has been chosen to lead an interim government after the ouster of Bangladesh's ex-PM.

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Debby Is Expected to Bring Historic Rain to the Southeast. Here’s How Much.

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US funeral home fined $950m in decaying bodies case

Some 190 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home by authorities last year.

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Wordle Review No. 1,144

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Three top contenders emerge in Kamala Harris' VP hunt

The vice-president interviewed at least three of her shortlist on Sunday at her home in Washington.

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What to Watch as Sunisa Lee Competes in Uneven Bars Final

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The Connections Companion No. 420, August 4, 2024

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Killing of Hamas leader 'doesn't help' ceasefire talks, says Biden

The US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination.

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Is It Safe to Refreeze Food? And Other Food Safety Questions, Answered

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