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French Far Right Scores Big in a First Round of Voting, Polling Suggests

By Roger Cohen via NYT World https://ift.tt/HkoOcWa

Turnout Is High in France’s Snap Elections

By Aurelien Breeden via NYT World https://ift.tt/DvMFAh6

Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything

By Francesca Mari via NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/AS0OH4z

Costner’s Costly ‘Horizon’ Bites Box Office Dust

By Brooks Barnes via NYT Business https://ift.tt/QLbtUM5

Democrats: Stop Panicking

By Stuart Stevens via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/HgKWysr

Jill Biden Could Make or Break Biden’s Campaign. She Says She’s All In.

By Katie Rogers via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gdYBanV

Was there a massacre after Kenya's anti-tax protests?

Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence. http://dlvr.it/T8xjJl

IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world. http://dlvr.it/T8xhwC

Panama Papers: Court acquits all 28 charged with money laundering

Judges rule evidence was "not sufficient" in the trial that took testimony from 27 witnesses. http://dlvr.it/T8x7wG

Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage. http://dlvr.it/T8wtjx

Analysis: Biden's incoherent debate performance heightens fears over his age

The president came into his debate with Donald Trump with a low bar to clear, and he struggled, writes Anthony Zurcher. http://dlvr.it/T8wD2X

Justices Limit Power of Federal Agencies, Imperiling an Array of Regulations

By Adam Liptak via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zFR2wSV

Is Biden Too Old? America Got Its Answer.

By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Ezra Klein via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1PeS2M7

Top designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest

Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine. http://dlvr.it/T8vXWq

Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan JosĆ© ZĆŗƱiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule. http://dlvr.it/T8v6Jh

Wildcard candidate stirs up Iran presidential election

The reformist critic of the morality police has been topping polls in the lead up to Friday's vote. http://dlvr.it/T8tjYD

Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan JosĆ© ZĆŗƱiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule. http://dlvr.it/T8tM1b

BBC tracks down smuggler behind Channel crossing which killed Sara, 7

After the BBC saw a girl die in a small boat off France, we found the man who arranged the deadly trip. http://dlvr.it/T8sZ8y

Again Curbing Regulatory Agencies, Supreme Court Rejects S.E.C.’s Tribunals

By Charlie Savage and Adam Liptak via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WyTDKH1

Supreme Court Blocks Biden Plan on Air Pollution

By Adam Liptak via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lUFJoLi

Hong Kong children sang anthem too softly, officials say

Officials advise teachers to help students "cultivate habit and confidence" while singing anthem. http://dlvr.it/T8rsjC

Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers. http://dlvr.it/T8rQb5

What to watch for at Biden and Trump's first debate

The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what's at stake for both men as they prove they're worth a second White House term. http://dlvr.it/T8r0xs

Paris Hilton testifies to US Congress about childhood abuse

The American socialite alleges she was "force-fed medications and sexually abused by staff" while at youth residential facilities as a teenager. http://dlvr.it/T8qfRR

Music festival blamed for gazelle deaths in Spain

Authorities in AlmerĆ­a say concerts did not exceed 65dB, but the animals' vet tells the BBC prior warnings were ignored. http://dlvr.it/T8pvJ5

Joe Biden: The Old-School Politician in a New-School Era

By Peter Baker via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0Qv8b2C

Which V.P. Pick Would Help Trump Win? Four Columnists Rate the Field.

By Ross Douthat, David French, Michelle Goldberg and Bret Stephens via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bjpMzIB

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials. http://dlvr.it/T8pCDy

Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. http://dlvr.it/T8nmtq

VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by almost 50% after the announcement. http://dlvr.it/T8nMYl

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase. http://dlvr.it/T8n1MD

Louisiana families sue over Ten Commandments law

Group including rabbis and pastors argue Ten Commandments law is a violation of the US constitution. http://dlvr.it/T8m0Fv

Three Ideas to Beat the Heat, and the People Who Made Them Happen

By Somini Sengupta via NYT Climate https://ift.tt/U7KHj9V

Roger Federer’s Graduation Speech Becomes an Online Hit

By Steven Kurutz via NYT Style https://ift.tt/yMreFZv

Louisiana families sue over Ten Commandments law

Group including rabbis and pastors argue Ten Commandments law is a violation of the US constitution. http://dlvr.it/T8lcQV

King, Queen and Prince William greet Japanese Emperor

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK. http://dlvr.it/T8lC1q

Age anxiety hangs over first Biden-Trump debate

On Thursday, the current president, 81, and his Republican predecessor, 78, will face off in Georgia. http://dlvr.it/T8kpg5

Taiwan's gay politicians have broken ground - but their battle isn't over

Huang Jie made history as Taiwan's first gay MP, but she and others say more needs to be done. http://dlvr.it/T8kT5n

Abortion Debate Shifts as Election Nears: ‘Now It’s About Pregnancy’

By Kate Zernike via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ok7FRX3

Kelce makes surprise appearance during Swift show

Kelce joined Swift on stage as a dancer for I Can Do It With a Broken Heart. http://dlvr.it/T8jVRm

A.I. Is Getting Better Fast. Can You Tell What’s Real Now?

By Stuart A. Thompson via NYT Technology https://ift.tt/vnHXArz

Rapper Julio Foolio shot dead in Florida, lawyer says

The musician was celebrating his 26th birthday when he was "ambushed" in a car park, a representative says. http://dlvr.it/T8hkv5

Kelce makes surprise appearance during Swift show

Kelce joined Swift on stage as a dancer for I Can Do It With a Broken Heart. http://dlvr.it/T8hkTT

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further. http://dlvr.it/T8h29B

Ukraine says it destroyed Russian drone base

The warehouse seen in satellite images was used to launch Iranian-made Shahed drones and train people, Kyiv said. http://dlvr.it/T8h1pD

Michael Flynn Has Turned His Trump-World Celebrity Into a Family Business

By David A. Fahrenthold and Alexandra Berzon via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zVynhLR

India exam chief sacked after outcry over marks

The key examination for medical colleges has been mired in allegations of paper leaks and fraud. http://dlvr.it/T8fzVq

Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian power grid

Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine's energy network for a second time this week. http://dlvr.it/T8fkHp

Stunning video shows Strawberry Moon rising over ancient Greek temple

Footage shows June's full Moon rising behind the Temple of Poseidon in southern Greece. http://dlvr.it/T8fjzg

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner. http://dlvr.it/T8fG15