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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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How Russian state media is tearing down Prigozhin’s reputation as a ‘man of the people’

The public broadcast of police raids on Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin’s home and office are an obvious attack on the mercenary’s cherished reputation as a straight-talking patriot fighting against corruption – and, experts say, a warning to anyone else who might challenge President Vladimir Putin’s rule. 

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Macy’s To Roll Out Small-Format US Stores in Northeast, West

Retailer Unveils Locations for Expansion of Pint-Sized Sites

2 years ago

Plane Reportedly Carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin Crashes in Russia

Prigozhin’s press secretary declined to comment on the incident, Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak reported.

2 years ago

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead after Russia plane crash

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed killing all on board, Russia's civil aviation authority has said.

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Plane believed to be carrying Wagner’s Prigozhin crashes in Russia, state media says

At least 10 people died in the crash of a Wagner-linked private plane outside Moscow, according to Russia’s emergency services. Yevgeniy Prighozin, who led a failed mutiny in June, was on the plane’s manifest, according to a state-run outlet.

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India becomes the fourth country ever to land a spacecraft on the moon

More than a dozen countries have plans for missions to the moon in the coming years

2 years ago

Hollywood Studios Make Public Their Latest Offer to Striking Writers

Among the concessions the studios said they offered are a guaranteed minimum length of employment and controls around the use of generative AI

2 years ago

India becomes first nation to land spacecraft on Moon’s south pole

India on Wednesday made history when its Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touched down on the Moon's south pole, thought to be a potential source for water and oxygen, days after Russia's mission failed.

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Expansion and a common currency on agenda at BRICS summit

Leaders of some of the developing world's most important economies turned Wednesday to the main business of their summit in South Africa, a day after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge that officials had been hoping to avoid. 

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Richardson impresses as she begins 200m world title quest

Budapest (AFP) – Sha'Carri Richardson coasted into the 200m semi-finals on Wednesday as she bids to become only the fourth woman and first American to achieve the sprint double at the World Athletics Championships

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Ukraine war: Russian air forces chief fired, grain infrastructure hit, Moscow drone attack

A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's northern city of Chernihiv on Saturday killed seven people and wounded more than 100 others on Saturday, Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said. 

2 years ago

Russian air strikes in northwest Syria kill two civilians, war monitor says

At least two civilians were killed when Russian air strikes hit an abandoned water pumping station in Syria's rebel-held northwest, rescuers said Wednesday, amid a recent uptick in attacks by Damascus ally Moscow.

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China’s Xi unexpectedly skipped a key BRICS event. No one is saying why

The Chinese leader has flown out to South Africa for the summit but asked his commerce minister to read out his remarks.

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A Saudi Rolex Sold in a U.S. Mall Could Get Bolsonaro Arrested

Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is the target of multiple criminal investigations. One includes a watch, gifted by the Saudis, sold in a Pennsylvania mall.

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Jennifer Aniston: I’m so over cancel culture

The Friends star said that not everyone who makes mistakes should be put ‘in the Harvey Weinstein basket’.

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Why Hurricane Hilary is so strange — and how it has impacted California

The storm has caused significant flooding, power outages, and rock and mudslides in the Southwest, with more to potentially come.

2 years ago

Kanye West’s ‘wife’ Bianca Censori wears daring nude co-ord during Italian holiday

The rapper’s Aussie partner has showcased a truly gobsmacking wardrobe during their Italian getaway - and it may have just peaked.

2 years ago

NYC councilwoman kissed by stranger while giving TV interview

“I deeply appreciate all the support I have received from all corners of the city, from both sides of the aisle,” Vernikov wrote.

2 years ago

Is this the summer of bad tourists?

From vandalising ancient sites to disrespecting local culture, we're increasingly aware of travellers misbehaving – and this could ultimately be a good thing.

2 years ago

NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for comments about Daryl Morey

That body of work wasn’t enough for Harden to land a suitable long-term contract from the 76ers, so he was left with the choice of entering unrestricted free agency or picking up his player option. 

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