NEWS
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Beijing walks a thin line as Hong Kong erupts at worst possible time
on June 13, 2019 at 2:09 PM
This week’s violent protests in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill couldn’t come at a worse time for China’s stability-obsessed Communist Party and its leader, President Xi Jinping. […]
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UK maritime safety body investigating ‘incident’ in Gulf of Oman
on June 13, 2019 at 6:16 PM
An oil tanker managed by Bermuda based shipping company Frontline suffered a fire on Thursday morning while sailing through the Gulf of Oman, a spokesman for the company told CNN on Thursday. […]
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Six million people could be impacted by Tropical Cyclone Vayu
on June 13, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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Horror crash puts Chris Froome in ‘intensive care’
on June 13, 2019 at 4:21 PM
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome will miss this year’s race after sustaining “multiple serious injuries,” including a fractured leg, in a horrific crash during a practice ride in France Wednesday. […]
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Sara Netanyahu pleads guilty as corruption probes loom over husband
on June 13, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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Bentley’s new Flying Spur sedan can go 207 miles per hour
on June 12, 2019 at 7:11 PM
The new Bentley Flying Spur four-door sedan has roomy leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, rich wood veneers and it can hit a top speed of over 200 miles an hour. […]
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Google releases first photo of the Pixel 4
on June 13, 2019 at 11:41 AM
Google unveiled images of its forthcoming flagship Pixel 4 smartphone on Twitter Wednesday. […]
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Tiger Woods’ comeback is great for the golf business
on June 12, 2019 at 5:32 PM
When Tiger Woods won the Masters in April, it solidified a stunning comeback for the golf legend — and it made the sellers of clubs, balls and other equipment very happy as well. […]
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‘Chernobyl’ is such a hit its broadcaster is doubling its spending on new shows
on June 12, 2019 at 3:02 PM
European broadcaster Sky has announced plans to more than double its spending on original shows over five years after scoring a major hit with “Chernobyl.” […]
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She’s not having kids because of climate change
on June 10, 2019 at 1:14 PM
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Almost 600 plant species have become extinct in the last 250 years
on June 11, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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The Gulf could see one of the largest dead zones in history this year
on June 10, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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The Instagram hoax that fooled thousands
on March 29, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Argentinian-born artist Amalia Ulman’s “Excellences and Perfections” performance happened only four years ago, but in the digital age, it feels like much longer. […]
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‘World’s first’ 360-degree infinity pool
on June 7, 2019 at 1:46 AM
For thrill-seeking swimmers, the chance to take a death-defying dip might not be far away. Plans to build a rooftop infinity pool — with 360-degree views of the London skyline — are in motion. […]
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Rare photos reveal the chronology of D-Day
on June 6, 2019 at 9:05 AM
Operation Overlord was launched 75 years ago on June 6, 1944. Commonly known as D-Day — a military term for the first day of a combat operation — it was the largest seaborne invasion in history and it kick-started the Battle of Normandy, which successfully opened a second, Western front in Nazi-occupied Europe. […]
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Striking infrared photos retell the horror of D-Day
on July 26, 2018 at 1:22 PM
At the height of World War II, the US military commissioned Kodak to produce a new type of color film that could capture infrared waves invisible to the human eye. The resulting photographs, taken during aerial reconnaissance missions, allowed allied forces to distinguish between foliage and the enemy camouflage it concealed. […]
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Clinton offers rare glimpse into her home
on May 30, 2019 at 12:16 PM
The Clintons may have left a certain Washington address almost 20 years ago, but — unlike most of their presidential predecessors — the family has kept a home in the US capital since leaving the White House. […]
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Behind the scenes at a private jet factory
on June 12, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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The world’s most beautiful places
on May 22, 2019 at 2:56 PM
The world’s a spectacular place, full of hidden and overt beauty in every corner. But beauty’s also subjective. It’d be impossible to get a unanimous decision on the most beautiful places around the world, but we believe this list is a good start to plan your travels. […]
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Church built from 40,000 human skeletons
on June 11, 2019 at 12:35 PM
In the heart of the Czech countryside, Kutná Hora houses some of the most beautiful architecture in the whole of Bohemia. […]
