On Inflation, Wages and Tough-Guy Economics

“Realism” can be an intellectual and political trap.

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Nurses' strike: 28-hour strike over pay under way

It will be the largest industrial action by nurses so far and risks patients' safety, NHS bosses say.

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From sick to starring role: Pies skipper Moore stands strong in one-point win

Inspirational Collingwood captain Darcy Moore climbed out of his sick bed to play a starring role in the Magpies’ heart-stopping one-point victory against Adelaide on Sunday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Win First N.H.L. Playoff Series in 19 Years

A city starved for a winning N.H.L. team celebrates early success like a champion, as the Leafs prepare to meet Boston or Florida in the second round.

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Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing.

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Biden Pokes Fun at Fox, CNN, and Himself at Correspondents’ Dinner

At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age.

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Coronation Street actor Barbara Young dies in Cambridge aged 92

Young, who also starred in Last of the Summer Wine, was warm-hearted and brilliant, her family say.

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Richly toned velvet adds a dramatic flourish to the home

Tactile pieces to add a touch of luxury to any space.

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What I’m Reading: Wives and Muses Edition

A look at women who inspired great art and literature and what might have been.

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We can't stay in Sudan forever, says government minister

The government said the airlift has been "extremely successful" after 1,650 people were rescued.

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Boy, 11, bitten by shark off Exmouth in Western Australia

An 11-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while snorkelling in waters off the Cape Range National Park in Exmouth, authorities said.

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Sudan’s Conflict Ignites Fears of Civil War in Darfur

The fragile peace that quieted years of genocidal violence in Darfur is at risk again.

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Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops. Hemedti tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.

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‘Platinum member’: How billionaire’s fee to failed political party was spent

A senior member of the short-lived Victorians Party was paid $112,000 in consultancy fees by the party, through a $250,000 membership fee from billionaire Jonathan Munz.

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Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next

The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.

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Eurovision 2023: What fans affected by train strikes travelling to Liverpool can do

Two train strikes are now scheduled which may cause disruption for those travelling to Liverpool.

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The Best Celebrity Looks from the Time 100 Gala and Save Venice

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat, Lea Michele, Kaia Gerber, Aubrey Plaza, Austin Butler came out for Time magazine and Save Venice.

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Sergeant shot by another officer during live-fire training

A Queensland police officer, who is also an instructor, has been shot by another officer during a training exercise. 

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F.B.I. Searches Home of Top FTX Executive

Ryan Salame, a former top FTX executive and a prolific Republican donor, faces mounting legal pressure for his role in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire.

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Is the UK a bad place for tech firms?

Microsoft's president said a UK watchdog's move to block its Activision deal was "bad for Britain."

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Japan’s answer to hawker stalls is a deliciously unique experience

After almost being killed off by regulations, Japan’s fantastic street food culture is surviving and thriving in Fukuoka.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans

The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.

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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92

He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.

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‘Ready for the fight’: Coalition seeks to block repeal of Perrottet’s signature stamp duty reform

Chris Minns’ minority government will face its first legislative test, with the opposition eader Mark Speakman pledging to fight to block the repeal of the First Home Buyer’s Choice bill.

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Where Were the Gatekeepers?

Finding lessons in the firing of Tucker Carlson.

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DIY pot hole sign warns drivers to adjust bra

After their complaints got no response, the group decide to create a funny sign to get attention.

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Sigh of relief on inflation, but households hold breath for RBA and treasurer’s next move

Inflation eased to 7 per cent over the year to March, as cash-strapped Australians prioritise spending on day-to-day essentials.

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Boat Sinks in Mediterranean, and at Least 55 People Drown

The accident is the latest in a series of recent deadly accidents involving migrants trying to reach Europe.

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First Republic Bank Enters New Free Fall as Concerns Mount

The bank’s shares fell by about 50 percent on Tuesday, a day after it said customers had pulled $100 billion in deposits in the first quarter.

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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets violating sanctions by selling to Pyongyang from 2007 and 2017.

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Fit for a King: Meet the Australian marmalade-maker with a right royal honour

Reuben’s latest batch was honoured at The Dalemain World Marmalade Festival with a one-off prize – to be presented to King Charles III as a coronation gift.

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Murdoch’s News Group Paid Settlement to Prince William, Court Filing Shows

A legal filing by Prince Harry in his own case against News Group claims his brother received “a huge sum of money’’ to settle phone-hacking allegations.

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President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign

The US president's announcement sets the stage for a potential rematch with Donald Trump.

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Trump Faces Rape Allegation as E. Jean Carroll’s Suit Goes to Trial

The writer’s case will be heard in Federal District Court starting Tuesday. She says former President Donald J. Trump attacked her in a department store decades ago.

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First Republic Bank Lost $102 Billion in Customer Deposits

The regional bank received a $30 billion lifeline from big banks last month, but depositors and investors remain worried about its prospects.

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Controversial Gillard-era parenting policy to be ditched in federal budget

Eleven years after Julia Gillard wound the cut-off age for the youngest child for the single parent payment from 16 to eight, the government is planning to raise it.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 24, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Ministers to ask judges if next nurses' strike is legal

Health secretary asks judges to rule whether union has mandate for the last day of its next walkout.

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What’s Going on With Covid Right Now?

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are lower than they’ve been in years. We asked experts how to think about personal risk — and what the future likely holds.

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Kenya cult deaths: 47 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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Snap boss wary of users treating his new chatbot as a friend

Every Snapchat user now has access to an AI-powered bot that, for now, has a limited memory but is improving.

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Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry

Comcast, the company’s owner, said he was leaving after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with an employee.

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Are Qantas Club and Virgin Lounge memberships worth the price?

Tried to find somewhere to eat, or sit down, in a domestic airport lately? Paying for lounge access is an alternative, if you make the most of it.

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Chinese Censorship Is Quietly Rewriting the Covid-19 Story

Under government pressure, Chinese scientists have retracted studies and withheld or deleted data. The censorship has stymied efforts to understand the virus.

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Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration

Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S.

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Peter Singer: Fix Your Diet, Save the Planet

We can do something significant for the planet every time we eat.

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Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists stage Earth Day demonstration

Some protesters lay down for a "die-in" to show "humans will not survive if nothing is done about climate change".

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The chart that reveals how Sydney now lags the rest of NSW on one big indicator

Sydney’s unemployment rate was usually lower than the rest of NSW – until COVID-19 changed everything. Now it’s significantly worse in the city.

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The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane

Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.

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FA Cup highlights: Man City 3-0 Sheffield United - Mahrez hat-trick

Riyad Mahrez scores the first hat-trick in an FA Cup semi-final since 1958 as Manchester City keep their quest for the Treble on course by outclassing Sheffield United at Wembley.

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Golden State Warriors Win at Home, Which Is Part of Their Problem

Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season.

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What Eid means to me as a second-generation migrant – and how I got my friends to understand it

As a second-generation migrant I can sometimes feel caught between two cultures. This weekend, Eid is a time to better understand, reflect and consider who I am and what matters to me.

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NYPD Shoots Man in Mental Distress After Responding to 911 Call

The man, who the police said was holding scissors and a kitchen knife when an officer shot him in the Bronx, was in critical condition.

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Utah police stop car going wrong way on motorway in intentional crash

Sgt Chad McCoy said he did not have time to think before crashing into the car in Utah.

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Why Katie and two million others living with mental illnesses are the missing middle

Experts say the budget must address a no-man’s land in the mental health system where there are few options for people – until they end up in hospital.

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Elite Law Schools Boycotted the U.S. News Rankings. Now, They May Be Paying a Price.

After a preview of the new rankings system, Yale and other universities raised a storm of objections. The formal list is now indefinitely delayed.

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Watch: Final farewell to Paul O'Grady

Fans have lined the streets of Aldington in Kent for the funeral of the TV personality.

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‘Don’t make me a martyr’, says last surviving Australian Rat of Tobruk

Tom Pritchard, 102, is the remaining member of a band of diggers who scorned hardship, danger and death to secure the Italian-held port of Tobruk in Libya and hold back Axis forces.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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SpaceX Starship: What happened during Elon Musk's rocket launch

There were cheers, but there was also an explosion. The BBC's Jonathan Amos breaks down what happened.

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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

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Property Council wants government to bypass ‘ineffective’ councils to fast-track planning

In a state budget submission, the council also calls for a shake-up of property taxes and the establishment of a housing affordability council.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official

Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Tyre Nichols' family sues Memphis Police Department

Mr Nichols died after being brutally beaten by police during a traffic stop in January.

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‘Fashionable finish’: Unions clash with business over total benchtop ban

In its submission to Safe Work Australia’s probe, the ACTU said the engineered stone benchtops were a “fashion item” not an essential building material and should be banned.

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Republicans Hit DeSantis Over Disney Feud

As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack.

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Six injured and school locked down over dog attack

The school was placed in lockdown as parents were warned the dogs could "kill a human".

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Chandler firming toward staying a Dee; Cat Close to new deal; Draftee rockets into first-round mix

In this week’s Money Talks column, we get the latest on an out-of-contract Demon with rival interest, a premiership Cat edges towards an extension and a GWV Rebels midfielder surges into first-round draft calculations.

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The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives

Sheila Liming examines the structural underpinnings of America’s loneliness crisis — and the art of hanging out.

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Kate Bush song in running for top award 38 years after release

Running Up That Hill could win an Ivor Novello songwriting award, 37 years after its first release.

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Top ultrarunner Joasia Zakrzewski disqualified for using a car in race

Joasia Zakrzewski was disqualified from a 50-mile race for using the car during part of the route.

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The E.U.’s top humanitarian aid officer in Sudan was shot in Khartoum.

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‘We are sickened’: Airbus, Air France acquitted over plane crash, shocking victims’ families

Airbus and Air France have been acquitted of manslaughter charges over their role in the 2009 crash that kil, killing all 228 people on board.

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Chinese Worker in Pakistan Is Arrested on Blasphemy Charges

The arrest of a foreigner under the country’s harsh blasphemy laws, which can lead to the death penalty, is rare and could strain an otherwise warming relationship between China and Pakistan.

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World Snooker Championship 2023: Play stopped by protesters at the Crucible

Play was stopped at the World Championship after a protester vandalised table one and a second person tried to attach themselves to table two.

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King Charles coronation: Who is going - and who isn't?

From royalty and world leaders to volunteers and celebrities - here's what we know about the guest list.

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New luxury hotel offers a taste of France in Melbourne

From its showpiece rooftop pool to its French-accented food, the European heritage of Le Meridien’s brand works perfectly in this part of uptown Melbourne.

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Ralph Yarl Case: Family Calls for Charges in Shooting of Black Teenager in Kansas City

Lawyers for the family of Ralph Yarl, 16, said he was in critical condition after being shot twice by a “white male assailant” in Kansas City, Mo. The gunman has not been charged.

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Birthday party shooting in US

Multiple people are dead after a mass shooting at a birthday party in the US.

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Google Devising Radical Search Changes to Beat Back AI Rivals

The tech giant is sprinting to protect its core business with a flurry of projects, including updates to its search engine and plans for an all-new one.

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Gladys Berejiklian to join boo at Vinnes CEO sleepout

The former premier turned Optus general manger will make her CEO sleepout debut in June.

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A Century-Old Mystery Surfaces From Lake Superior

A lumber fleet left the docks of Baraga, Mich., in 1914, and was never seen again. A team of shipwreck hunters found two of its vessels more than 100 years later.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Chelsea: 'Blues find a way to win to keep Treble hopes on course'

Chelsea are used to winning and they are used to competing on several fronts - but it does not mean it is easy as they hunt the Treble.

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Government targets unfair competition to get economy moving

The federal government is considering bringing in tough laws to target unfair trading practices in a bid to get the economy growing faster.

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The April 16 Edition

In this week’s issue, Today hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo speak to writer Michael Koziol about their unlikely chemistry.

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The Enduring Appeal of Judy Blume and Gabriel García Márquez

Elisabeth Egan discusses “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and Miguel Salazar tells readers where to start with Gabo’s extensive catalog.

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Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

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Claudia Lawrence disappearance: 'Unlikely' double murderer was in York - police

Ms Lawrence has been missing since she failed to arrive for work in York in March 2009.

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The NSW electorate with virtually no bulk-billing GP clinics

Most eastern suburbs and northern beaches residents are paying $50 on average or more for each doctor’s visit while there are virtually no bulk-billing GP clinics left in Newcastle.

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How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On

The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone else, too.

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Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United defender out for rest of season with fractured foot

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will miss the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot against Sevilla on Thursday.

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Why do the rich buy superyachts?

If you had any doubts about whether we’re living in an era of extreme wealth concentration, the superyacht boom should quell those doubts.

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Reader Mailbag: Presidential Announcements, That Fox Call and What’s Woke

A look at Tim Scott and whether he has an angle to build a base of support.

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Ignore the AUKUS hand-wringers, we need these subs for sea-bed battles: Navy chief

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond forcefully rejected claims the nuclear-powered submarines will be obsolete before they arrive.

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Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.

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Biden Thanks Ireland for Backing Ukraine

“I’m at home,” the president told the Irish Parliament to thunderous applause. “I only wish I could stay longer.”

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‘Positively Dickensian’: Why some students are increasingly likely to miss school

Students from the most disadvantaged homes are skipping class at a higher rate than their peers from the most affluent parts of the state.

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Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

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Police arrest suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's death

Bob Lee's death after a stabbing in downtown San Francisco ignited criticism of policing in the city.

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Liberals fight against Labor ‘purge’ on tribunal stacking

Liberal Julian Leeser invoked Stalin, George Orwell and former Chinese leader Hu Jintao as he railed against Labor’s clean-up of the tribunal that reviews government decisions.

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As World Warms, Droughts Come On Faster, Study Finds

When rains fail unexpectedly, higher temperatures can more rapidly parch the ground, to devastating effect.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates neighbourhood pothole

The actor and former California governor fixed the road himself after his complaints went unanswered.

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AFL clubs set for bumper salary cap boost from ‘Gather Round’

All 18 AFL clubs will receive $750,000 each from Gather Round, with two-thirds of that to go to the players.

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What if A.I. Sentience Is a Question of Degree?

A conversation with Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford, who has spent decades preparing for the day artificial intelligence is capable of anything the human brain can do.

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Storm Noa: Power cuts and trees down in Devon and Cornwall

Gusts of more than 60mph (96.5km/h) are recorded on the Isles of Scilly.

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Israel’s President Sees Hope for Judicial Compromise

Isaac Herzog is leading talks to resolve a crisis provoked by a divisive government plan to overhaul the courts. In an interview with The Times, he said he was optimistic about a breakthrough.

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Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file.

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Both history and Liberal principle are on Leeser’s side and against Dutton

There is no question that Peter Dutton is weakened by this resignation, but this does not mean his campaign against the Voice can be dismissed.

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Christopher Pyne’s lobby shop funds parliamentary AUKUS delegation

Liberal Senator James Paterson and Labor’s Meryl Swanson joined the minister-turned lobbyist’s defence industry junket to the United States last week

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 11, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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Police believe body of missing woman was picked up by rubbish truck

Police believe the body of a missing Queensland woman was dumped in a wheelie bin, picked up by a rubbish truck and taken to a waste site.

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White House Proposes Evenly Cutting Water Allotments from Colorado River

As the river shrinks, the Biden administration is getting ready to impose, for the first time, reductions in water supplies to states.

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R.I.P. W.F.H.? Not So Fast.

Working from home isn’t as common as at the pandemic’s start, but experts agree it’s here to stay.

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Pierre Lacotte: French dancer who helped Rudolf Nureyev defect dies

Pierre Lacotte played a part in the Russian ballet star's escape from his KGB minders in Paris in 1961.

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Sunak urges Northern Ireland’s politicians to start governing again

Republican protests were largely peaceful in Northern Ireland on Easter Monday ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

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How Does The New York Times Make a Game?

A new offering is being beta tested, and a small team of passionate puzzle makers at The Times talk about how an idea becomes a game.

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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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Hochul Names a New Candidate to Become New York’s Top Judge

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s choice of Rowan D. Wilson, who already serves on the highest court, the Court of Appeals, might soothe left-leaning Democrats who spurned her previous pick.

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Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation.

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In politics and the economy, Christianity is increasingly suspect

A question for Easter Monday: would Australia be better governed if our political leaders were Christians? Would the economy work any better?

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What to Cook This Week

Steam your deviled eggs, chop up your pesto and stir-fry your noodles in a Dutch oven.

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Marseille building collapses with eight people unaccounted for

Five were injured in the building collapse, and the mayor said it was likely people had died.

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Canadian Police Technique Under Fire for Breeding False Confessions

A con game that undercover police use to obtain confessions in Canada secures convictions, but opponents say it’s a breeding ground for false confessions.

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British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank named

Maya and Rina Dee, who were immigrants living in the settlement of Efrat, were shot dead on Friday.

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Phone-free families: The parents keeping their kids off social media

The Heads Up Alliance is a group of Australian parents committed to delaying their children’s access to social media and smartphones until the age of 14.

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What We’re Reading

Plus: Recommendations from the Book Review poetry editor Greg Cowles

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Thabo Bester: 'Facebook rapist' who faked death arrested in Tanzania

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", was at large for a year after escaping South African prison.

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Southampton 1-4 Manchester City: Erling Haaland scores sublime bicycle kick in comfortable win

Erling Haaland scores a superb bicycle kick as Manchester City reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points with a comfortable victory at relegation-threatened Southampton.

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In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair.

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Russia Formally Charges Detained WSJ Journalist Evan Gershkovich, State Media Reports

Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was detained last week. The Journal and U.S. officials have vehemently rejected the Russian authorities’ allegations against him.

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Paul Cattermole: Look back at S Club 7 singer's life

S Club 7 were one of the biggest acts of the early 2000s and had announced a comeback tour.

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The story ‘everyone’ wants from Candice Warner’s new book, except Candice

Representatives for Candice Warner have been trying to get media outlets not to focus too much on her infamous encounter with Sonny Bill Williams.

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Twitter Takes Aim at Posts That Link to Its Rival Substack

Elon Musk’s company made the norm-shattering move two days after the publishing start-up Substack unveiled a Twitter-like service.

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Carrington: Several roads closed due to 'ongoing incident'

Officers are investigating after receiving a call saying a suspicious package was inside a property.

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The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature

Understanding the often-overlooked links between math and literature can enhance your appreciation of both.

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MP Scott Benton claims ways around hospitality rules

The MP was suspended by the Tories after being filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake company.

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Macron urges China’s Xi to pick up the phone to Zelensky

The French President and the head of the European Commission said they were counting on him to use his influence to restore peace to the continent.

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Supreme Court Rules for Transgender Girl in School Sports Dispute

The justices issued a temporary order allowing the girl to compete on the girls’ track team at a West Virginia middle school.

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Ofsted unfit for purpose, says ex-inspector

Dr Martin Hanbury tells BBC he quit his role this week concerned it could cause "more harm than good."

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It’s Not ‘Deaths of Despair.’ It’s Deaths of Children.

Deaths among children are now driving the country’s life expectancy declines.

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ASX set to edge lower as recession worries unsettle Wall Street

Stocks are dipping on Wall Street, and Treasury yields are dropping following the latest signals that the US economy is slowing under the weight of much higher interest rates.

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Pence Won’t Appeal Ruling Forcing Testimony to Jan. 6 Grand Jury, Aide Says

The decision may clear the way for potentially consequential testimony that federal prosecutors have long sought as they explore Donald J. Trump’s attempts to stay in office.

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French Business Titans Top Forbes’s Richest List

Two French business titans, Bernard Arnault of the LVMH empire and Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers of L’Oréal, are named the world’s wealthiest man and woman.

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Cat jumps on imam leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria

A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.

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In 1967, black Australians became visible. Today, will they be heard?

Fifty-six years after Australians voted to make Aboriginal Australians visible, Peter Dutton’s Liberal Party wants to deny them a voice.

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Tunisia’s Influence in Europe

The European Union relies heavily on Tunisia to stem migration, giving its increasingly authoritarian president leverage in negotiations with the bloc.

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Super Mario Bros film an endearing cash grab

There are few reasons for the Super Mario Bros movie to exist other than commercial ones.

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Former Aide to Maryland Ex-Governor Dies After Shooting Involving F.B.I.

Roy McGrath, who was chief of staff to former Gov. Larry Logan, was wanted by the F.B.I. for three weeks after he did not appear for a federal fraud trial in March.

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What indictment means - a simple guide

Former US President Donald Trump is being charged with a crime. Here is what the case is about.

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Donald Trump surrenders for arraignment at Manhattan court

Former US president Donald Trump has turned himself in to face criminal charges over hush money paid to a porn star.

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How the V.P.’s Zambia Trip Could Affect Your E.V. Tax Break

Kamala Harris is the latest U.S. official to visit to Zambia. Why? Batteries. And China.

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‘Would the US alliance survive?’: Signing nuclear weapons treaty comes with risk

Labor’s national platform commits the party to ratifying an anti-nuclear weapons treaty, but it would aggravate the US and launch a new era in security policy. 

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2 Construction Workers Dead at J.F.K. After Being Buried in Rubble

The workers died after being buried in rubble in a trench at the airport, officials said. An investigation was underway.

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Ros Atkins on… Why were there queues at Dover?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether post-Brexit checks are to blame for Port of Dover disruption.

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Trump returns to New York to face hush-money charges

Amid fears of violence, extra barricades have been erected around the Manhattan court precinct and Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue.

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Millions in the U.S. May Lose Medicaid Coverage. Here’s How to Prepare.

As pandemic protections expire, states are redetermining which people are eligible for the health insurance program.

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Desolate Liberal Party doesn’t need renovation, it needs reconstruction

To make itself attractive to voters again, the Liberal Party requires more than a rebuild – it needs a personality transplant.

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Israel Moves Forward With Far-Right Plan for National Guard

Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the most extreme voices in the Israeli government, had long sought to create a national guard. Ministers agreed on Sunday to set up a committee to discuss next steps.

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Sanna Marin neck and neck with conservatives in early Finland voting

The PM's social democrats are almost level with the opposition conservatives in Finland's election.

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Pro-Russian blogger Tatarsky killed in St Petersburg bomb blast

Vladlen Tatarsky’s death appears to have been the second assassination on Russian soil of a pro-Putin figure associated with the war in Ukraine.

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Severe Storms Expected Tuesday From Texas to Illinois

After a storm system tore through parts of at least seven states on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said tornadoes, hail and strong winds were possible on Tuesday in the South and Midwest.

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How the Roosters may have sabotaged their own bid to keep Suaalii

An act of goodwill towards Joseph Suaalii’s controversial manager from two of the heaviest hitters in rugby league has come back to haunt the code.

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How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season

South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.

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Labor tells car makers not to import pest-ridden cars amid biosecurity backlog

Australians are being made to wait up to a year for new cars after the number of vehicles held up at Australian ports over biosecurity threats almost doubled.

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Extra night ferries laid on to clear Dover backlog

The additional services will run overnight as the port's operations team works through the Easter backlog.

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Green Savior or Deadly Menace? Paris Votes on E-Scooter Ban

For five years, the French capital has permitted the renting of electric scooters, which have proven both popular and perilous. On Sunday, voters will decide whether to end the experiment.

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Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Cecilia Rouse says lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to haunt the recovery from recession — and drag on Americans’ optimism for the economy.

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