The UK should be leading the response to China's treatment of Hong Kong, seven former foreign secretaries say.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common
By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/36MQrfT
Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death
Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.
Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate
The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon.
George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?
In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.
Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more
Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.
Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria
Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.
The man whose death convulsed US
He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American.
Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon?
A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station.
How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims
Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.
What Is Antifa, the Movement Trump Wants to Declare a Terror Group?
By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhUCNz
Police Cars Rammed Protesters. What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.
By BY DANA RUBINSTEIN AND JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3evWbgC
Record Ratings and Record Chaos on Cable News
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2TYwddR
Many Claim Extremists Are Sparking Protest Violence. But Which Extremists?
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BkEFha
Tara Reade’s Tumultuous Journey to the 2020 Campaign
By BY JIM RUTENBERG, STEPHANIE SAUL AND LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ezvEiy
Saturday, May 30, 2020
A Reporter’s Cry on Live TV: ‘I’m Getting Shot! I’m Getting Shot!’
By BY FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MdZzR9
George Floyd death: US cities order curfews amid widespread clashes
Police struggle to stem the violence as protesters take to the streets over the death of George Floyd.
In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land
A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.
My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'
Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brothers' Home: South Korea's 1980's 'concentration camp'
In the 1980s, innocent children and adults were taken off South Korea's streets - and locked away.
Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent
What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections.
Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster
On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.
Coronavirus: Biden and Trump face off over China
The US president and his likely election rival have been sparring over China and the coronavirus.
Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence
By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dkl3aW
Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit
The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.
Friday, May 29, 2020
George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death
By BY MATT FURBER, AUDRA D. S. BURCH AND FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUwGB
Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown
After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.
George Floyd death: Why has a US city gone up in flames?
Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making.
Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker
The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.
China-India border: Why tensions are rising between the neighbours
Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals.
'You can't ask people to die': Coronavirus woes deepen Argentina's crisis
A new deadline to restructure the country's debt is just days away.
Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked
Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.
George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder and manslaughter
Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder.
90-year-old woman tries to help grandson during arrest
Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident.
World's largest all-electric plane takes flight
An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight.
Over Veterans’ Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules
By BY ERICA L. GREEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAIv4b
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured
The woman is being treated for critical injuries after the incident in New South Wales, authorities say.
National Guard Called as Minneapolis Erupts in Solidarity for George Floyd
By BY MATT FURBER, JOHN ELIGON AND AUDRA D. S. BURCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3esGzdN
Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters
A historian argues they should be public record over the sacking of Australia's prime minister in 1975.
George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes
State troops are activated after days of protests over the death of a black man in police custody.
Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'
Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.
Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency
Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.
Africa's week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
The films to look out for at the We Are One festival
Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.
The little lights now packing a deadly punch
LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.
The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’
The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.
Temperature Checks and Desk Shields: C.D.C. Suggests Big Changes to Offices
By BY MATT RICHTEL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2XEWn6v
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
‘We Loved Each Other’: Fauci Recalls Larry Kramer, Friend and Nemesis
By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2ZEdxns
U.S. to Penalize Work at Iranian Facilities in Latest Blow to Nuclear Accord
By BY LARA JAKES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2zFp3V1
Will President Trump Stand With Hong Kong?
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3daXFwu
Canada’s Largest Newspaper Changes Hands Amid Vow to Keep Liberal Voice
By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XyUJU1
Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'
The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.
Coronavirus: What attacks on Asians reveal about American identity
Covid-inspired attacks on East Asian people in the US reveal uncomfortable truths about American identity.
Julián Castro: ‘It’s a Totally Porous Safety Net’
By BY LISA LERER AND JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3db4UED
Coronavirus: Professional athletes train in lockdown
Professional and Olympic athletes have had to devise ways to continue their rigorous training.
The High Note: Why Tracee Ellis Ross 'only got better with age'
Tracee Ellis Ross says it's "absurd" that women over 50 have ever been "counted out".
Crossing Divides: The bomb maker turned peacemaker
Once part of the group behind the Bali bombing, now Ali Fauzi is on a mission to end terror.
Coronavirus: How the advertising industry is changing
A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers.
Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit
Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.
Coronavirus: Nightmare spreads through Russia's care homes
Carers reveal the hidden spread of Covid-19 and official numbers appear not to tell the whole story.
Coronavirus: Inside the pro-China network targeting the US, Hong Kong and an exiled tycoon
A coordinated network of accounts on three social networks has been targeting the Chinese government's critics.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Tests vital for Africa's fight against coronavirus
Early successes have been hailed by some but governments must start getting more data, reports Anne Soy.
Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation
A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.
Coronavirus: Lebanon's woes worsen as country pushed to the brink
Country was already rocked by unrest over the cost of living - then came coronavirus.
Mumbai: How Covid-19 has ravaged India's richest city
With nearly 30,000 cases, Mumbai accounts for more than a fifth of India's coronavirus infections.
Hong Kong ramps up security ahead of controversial bill reading
Protesters were urged to disrupt proceedings in an attempt to derail the bill's second reading.
Record drop in energy investment, warns IEA think-tank
The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution.
Republicans Tried to Suppress the Vote in Florida. And Failed.
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2A68XUd
SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa?
Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly
TV host Jimmy Fallon 'very sorry' for 2000 blackface skit
The NBC's Tonight Show host called his depiction of comedian Chris Rock "unquestionably offensive".
Monday, May 25, 2020
Republican National Convention: Trump threatens to move event from North Carolina
The president wants North Carolina to ensure there are no restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic.
Boy, 12, followed down mountain by brown bear
Alessandro was hiking with his family in northern Italy when they realised he was being followed.
Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange trading floor to reopen
The resumption of floor trading comes after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hong Kong security law: Carrie Lam dismisses concerns over rights
Carrie Lam says a security law planned by China is a "responsible" move which won't infringe on rights.
Oil-Starved Venezuela Celebrates Arrival of Tankers From Iran
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZyXIhO
Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?
Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.
Italy's medical workers: 'We became heroes but they've already forgotten us'
With Italy past the peak of coronavirus, medical staff say the trauma is only just hitting them now.
Coronavirus: Call for clear face masks to be 'the norm'
Transparent masks allow deaf people to communicate - but supplies are short where they are most needed.
Coronavirus in South Africa: Smokers fume at cigarette ban
The government is to ease lockdown restrictions and allow the sale of alcohol - but not cigarettes.
Coronavirus: The strangers reaching out to Kyrgyzstan's lonely teenagers
Worried by teens' mental health struggles during Kyrgyzstan's coronavirus lockdown, one group acted.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
New Zealand earthquake hits during PM Ardern live TV interview
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern carries on an interview as an earthquake hits parliament.
‘Billions’ Season 5, Episode 4: Hometown Hero
By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2ZKpmIX
Tiger vs. Phil (and Tom vs. Peyton) Turn Rivalry Into Laughs
By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gtF4hs
Coronavirus: Chile's president says healthcare system 'very close to the limit'
President Sebastián Piñera warns of the strain on hospitals as the number of cases approaches 70,000.
Florida Law Restricting Felon Voting Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2zjR18K
Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted'
Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told.
Coronavirus in Sudan exposes new leaders
Some medics have refused to work and elderly people have been dying, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.
Caribbean tourism reels from coronavirus
Tourism is vital to the Caribbean but visitors are absent amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'I left my campervan in Argentina'
Thousands of van-driving nomads were living the dream - until the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a sudden halt.
The South Korean protester living in the sky
Kim Yong-hee has spent a year living on a 20-metre-high traffic tower in protest at Samsung's zero-union policy.
‘I Was a Little Nervous as I Finished and Dropped Back Onto the Sidewalk’
By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2zfbbRf
Kim Jong-un Moves to Increase North Korea’s Nuclear Strength
By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3bWT1Rp
Quotation of the Day: In the Fight to Be ‘Just Hong Kong,’ a Daunting New Salvo
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2XDsXG3
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court
The country is gripped by the spectacle of a serving leader being tried for the first time.
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Lance’ and ‘Underestimate the Girl’
By BY SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3bXeh9Q
Afghan Sides Agree to a Rare Cease-Fire During Eid al-Fitr
By BY MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LXKWBe
Western Australia prepares for 'once-in-a-decade' storm
The country's entire western coast is expected to be affected by torrential rain and massive waves.
Hong Kong: World political figures condemn China's security law plan
Nearly 200 signatories say Beijing's proposal is an "assault on the city's fundamental freedoms".
LG Polymers: Was negligence behind India's deadly gas leak?
The Indian arm of a South Korean multinational was charged after a leak from its factory killed 12.
Stan's Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus
Coronavirus has forced thousands of small businesses to shut in the US. Stan's Donuts is just one.
Rwanda genocide: How Félicien Kabuga evaded capture for 26 years
Félicien Kabuga outwitted Rwandan genocide prosecutors by using 28 aliases and powerful connections.
Coronavirus: Why reopening French schools is a social emergency
Children returning to school are often from wealthier families, so why are other pupils staying home?
Coronavirus: Which health claims are circulating online?
A wide range of false and misleading health claims continue to spread on social media.
Elizabeth Warren to Hold Big-Dollar Fund-Raiser for Joe Biden
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gjvOfN
In Joe Flacco, Jets Get a Credible Backup for Sam Darnold
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2A3Ckqa
Friday, May 22, 2020
Prosecutors to Drop Charges Against Boyfriend of Breonna Taylor
By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XquQWt
Michael Flynn and the Presumption of Guilt
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2ZtMIC9
Coronavirus: Protective badges and cannabis claims fact-checked
Claims that badges can protect wearers from coronavirus and a cannabis treatment fact-checked.
Coronavirus in Kenya: 'I buried my cousin on Facebook Live'
The BBC's Mercy Juma had to watch her cousin's burial online - until her internet connection failed.
Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon
A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding.
Heinrich Himmler: How a fake stamp led to the Nazi SS leader's capture
Seventy-five years after his death, the Nazi SS leader's possessions are due to go on display in the UK.
Coronavirus: Can children catch and pass on coronavirus?
BBC's Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.
Brazil court releases foul-mouthed Bolsonaro video
It is part of a probe into allegations the president tried to replace top federal police officials.
Canada v US: Loon stabs eagle through heart
The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death.
Iranian Parkour athlete arrested over a rooftop kiss
Alireza Japalaghy performs life-threatening stunts, but has been detained for 'vulgar acts'.
How to find a meteorite in Antarctica
Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Flexible working will be a new normal after virus
Facebook and New Zealand's prime minister are the latest to support a radical shift in how we all work.
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist's family 'forgives' his killers
The journalist was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.
Quotation of the Day: China Makes Move to Quash Dissent Inside Hong Kong
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3bX6Ijg
Trump removes mask before facing cameras at car factory
The president says he didn't want to "give the press the pleasure of seeing" him in a face covering.
Coronavirus sparks a sanitary pad crisis in India
Schools normally provide students with pads in a country where millions of women go without.
Coronavirus: Is Latin America the next epicentre of the pandemic?
New cases have been rising sharply in Brazil and Mexico, along with other countries in the region.
Coronavirus: The Bolivian orchestra stranded in a German castle
The young musicians have been in a moated castle in eastern Germany for 73 days after Bolivia closed its borders.
Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics
Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now.
Africa's week in pictures: 15 - 21 May 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
2 Dead in Manhattan as Police Interrupt Domestic Attack
By BY ASHLEY SOUTHALL from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2AHJT6c
Michael Cohen, Ex-Trump Lawyer, to Leave Prison Early Because of Virus
By BY BENJAMIN WEISER, KATIE BENNER AND WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3gaL8Ll
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