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Affichage des articles du septembre 18, 2022

Super Typhoon Noru Heads for Philippines After ‘Explosive’ Surge

Forecasters warned of heavy rains and winds that could bring flooding and landslides to densely populated areas of the country. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8spFVGw via IFTTT

The New India: Expanding Influence Abroad, Straining Democracy at Home

As India rises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced little pushback as he weaponizes institutions to consolidate power and entrench his Hindu nationalist vision. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vsFNRfS via IFTTT

Putin is tightening his grip on the reins of the war as Russian losses mount.

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Black NFL Players Still Wear Their Hair in Locs Despite the Challenges

N.F.L. players who wear dreadlocks risk being tackled by their hair and face helmet-fitting challenges. But they say expressing their identities and showing off their style is worth it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/mxylBvL via IFTTT

Australia’s Lauren Jackson Completes Her Remarkable Comeback Story

Lauren Jackson, a hero of Australian women’s basketball and a three-time W.N.B.A. most valuable player, has rejoined her national team after injuries knocked her out of the sport in 2014. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/RbPJQHU via IFTTT

The referendums are taking place in areas from which large numbers of people have fled.

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Russia Begins Staged Referendums In Occupied Areas of Ukraine

Under coercive conditions, with most residents gone and war still raging, Russia is putting on what it calls referendums on annexation but Ukraine and its allies call an illegal farce. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AC1juYL via IFTTT

Neymar Is Still a Singular Star, but He Has More Help on Brazil

As Brazil begins its quest for a sixth World Cup, the team’s resources run deep — though Neymar still shoulders much of the load. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/iGXyvfC via IFTTT

In Myanmar, Grief and Fury After an Attack on a School

Eleven children died when soldiers fired on the school, where they said rebels had taken cover. “This is a war crime,” said a U.N. expert. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/R31w9Ir via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

Interest rate hikes around the world. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/USiXgeI via IFTTT

What to Watch in Roger Federer’s Last Match

Federer will pair up with Rafael Nadal for a doubles match at the Laver Cup for the last competition of his career. They will play two Americans, Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/0XrzOR8 via IFTTT

Bermuda Braces for Hurricane Fiona

As Hurricane Fiona approached Bermuda, officials told residents to make final preparations for a Category 4 storm expected to bring strong winds, rain and surf. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SDsKdnq via IFTTT

Ime Udoka, Boston Celtics Coach, Suspended for 2022-23 Season

The team said Udoka violated unspecified team policies. He led Boston to the N.B.A. finals last season, his first as a head coach. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/lq3m1ec via IFTTT

California Regents Hear Out Pac-12 on Whether to Block U.C.L.A.’s Move to Big Ten

The leaders of the sprawling University of California educational system are considering whether they should halt the move by U.C.L.A. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/zEFiAPc via IFTTT

‘Woman! Life! Freedom!’: Videos Show Widespread Protests in Iran

Antigovernment demonstrations in Iran are spreading after Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the morality police, who detained her over the hijab rule. Videos shared on social media show Iranians boldly protesting in the face of crackdowns by authorities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bsRiJ4Z via IFTTT

As Russia Retreats, a Question Lingers: Who Counts as a Collaborator?

In towns reclaimed from Russian occupation, Ukrainian officials are working to identify — and punish — those who helped the enemy. It’s dividing some communities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vrIV1iw via IFTTT

Putin Raises Stakes in the War, With Direct Challenge to the West

The Russian leader announced a call-up of troops and hinted at using nuclear weapons, accusing the West of trying to “destroy our country” and vowing that Russia would defend itself. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/OHfiBZr via IFTTT

Zelensky Demands Punishment for Russia in U.N. Address

In a taped address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a special U.N. tribunal should be created to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TPr2ipJ via IFTTT

In U.N. General Assembly Address, Zelensky Says, ‘Russia Should Pay for This War’

“A crime has been committed against Ukraine, and we demand just punishment,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said in a recorded speech to the U.N. General Assembly. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/I6h1x5K via IFTTT

Russia releases 215 fighters, including Mariupol commanders, in a prisoner exchange.

The exchange, the war’s largest, included Viktor Medvechuk, a Ukrainian oligarch and close friend of the Russian president. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/m1k2bwx via IFTTT

German Government Nationalizes Uniper in Move to Secure Energy Supply

The utility company, once Germany’s largest importer of Russian gas, has been squeezed since Moscow cut the flow of the fuel, leading to a partial bailout in July that is now a full takeover. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/grQcPSk via IFTTT

Forever Giant: Buster Posey Joins San Francisco Ownership Group

Posey, the catcher who was a centerpiece of three championship teams, will also be on the Giants’ board of directors. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/fGcIz6w via IFTTT

Victims Recall Life in the Philippines Under Marcos’s Martial Law

Ferdinand E. Marcos placed the country under military rule 50 years ago this week. With his son now in power, those who lived through those dark days fear their stories will be lost. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ABc4VK9 via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/BHWfuv7 via IFTTT

N.F.L. Players Union Quietly Seeks New Leadership

The group’s executive director, DeMaurice Smith, was nearly ousted from the role after negotiating a contentious 2020 labor deal. Candidates are lining up to replace him as soon as next year. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Dl98bLv via IFTTT

Royal Shakespeare Company Names Two Directors for Top Job

In an usual move for a major British theater, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey will jointly helm the major British theater troupe. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/69bka3V via IFTTT

Russia Signals Annexation of Parts of Ukraine, Raising Stakes in Fighting

Kremlin-backed officials in four partially occupied regions announced referendums on joining Russia, as Moscow tightens its grip and hints at escalation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6rA8RTp via IFTTT

Max Scherzer Gets Win No. 200 as Mets Clinch Postseason Berth

After achieving a suddenly rare milestone, Max Scherzer focused on the bigger picture: The Mets qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2016. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/1GJiOsI via IFTTT

Egypt Feels Pain of Global Disruptions Wrought by War and Pandemic

The country’s economy has been very hard hit by cascading crises which have disrupted worldwide trade. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4Dzepct via IFTTT

How a 79-year-old Film Director Learned to “Fly” on a Trapeze

Tom Moore made a name for himself as a film, TV and theater director. But his dream has always been to “fly” on the trapeze, high in the air. And that’s what he is doing at age 79. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/81cJzvA via IFTTT

Protests Erupt in Iranian Cities After Woman’s Death in Custody

The 22-year-old’s death sparked outrage across social, religious and political factions. Four people were reported to have been killed by the security forces. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/15BHAVz via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ewfLRaq via IFTTT

In One Corner of Kosovo, Cheers Still Ring Out for Putin

Many ethnic Serbs, nursing grievances against NATO for a 1999 bombing campaign that broke Serbia’s grip on the territory, see President Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia as a potential savior. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fCkPFXo via IFTTT

Pentagon Orders Review of Its Overseas Social Media Campaigns

The move comes after Twitter and Facebook shut down misleading accounts that they determined were sending messages to promote U.S. foreign policy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/py0wAuS via IFTTT

Strike Near Another Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Escalates Fears of Disaster

A powerful Russian missile hit 300 yards from the plant far from the front lines, Ukraine said, a reminder that despite its recent retreat, Russia can still threaten nuclear sites. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yX4tH9N via IFTTT

The guest list for the queen’s funeral will include presidents and an emperor.

President Biden will be among the 2,000 mourners at the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/uFdHhxB via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Pressure on Russian forces in southern Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/M6WjhLf via IFTTT

Aaron Judge Is Chasing Roger Maris and a Triple Crown

Aaron Judge’s monster season for the Yankees has him leading the majors in home runs and runs batted in by a wide margin. A batting title would be icing on the cake. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Dsw4NP3 via IFTTT

What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season

Tua Tagovailoa thrived against the Ravens’ secondary, the Lions win owes to an unheralded star, and the Giants are … working on some things. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/X7sEQ1x via IFTTT

Biden Pays Homage to Queen Elizabeth as ‘Decent, Honorable’

The U.S. president will be one of dozens of world leaders attending the funeral on Monday for a royal who had ruled for nearly as long as the president has lived. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lGi1H0O via IFTTT

A Welsh Village Embraces Its Bond With the Queen

A disaster at Aberfan, a small Welsh community, almost 60 years ago forged an unusual link between the community and the queen. The atmosphere there today — quiet grief coupled with brief flashes of dissent — encapsulates the national mood. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/j0aRTqr via IFTTT

How Russian Trolls Helped Keep the Women’s March Out of Lock Step

As American feminists came together in 2017 to protest Donald Trump, Russia’s disinformation machine set about deepening the divides among them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EpwiB7z via IFTTT

Canelo and GGG End One of Boxing’s Fun Rivalries

For all his successes and talent, Gennadiy Golovkin is destined to be remembered as Saúl Álvarez’s foil. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/C9KgHb4 via IFTTT