headlines
Friday
29
April
2016
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US military will seek no charges for strikes that killed 42US servicemembers have been disciplined but will not face criminal charges for airstrikes that Médecins Sans Frontières group denounced as a war crime -
Ex-Auschwitz guard talks of shame during trial over mass killingsFormer SS guard Reinhold Hanning, 94, breaks silence to ‘apologise wholeheartedly’ for role in Holocaust
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Protesters clash with Trump supporters at rallyRepublican frontrunner restates plans for US-Mexican wall at Orange County event as large crowd demonstrates outside venue -
Few clues pointed to miserable end that lay ahead for music greatStar betrayed little sign of his ill health and apparent dependency on painkillers in the lead-up to his untimely death -
highlights
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From culinary wasteland to foodie heavenA ban on imported ingredients from the EU has led restaurants to source local produce – sparking fresh interest in Russian food
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Hip-hop's crabby king tightens his grip on the crownThe rapper’s latest album offers a lengthy inventory of miseries, cleverly offset by a sly sense of humour and eclectic sound. It is compelling evidence that this is the defining pop artist of the moment
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The German traffic light for 'smartphone zombies'In Germany, they call them smombies – smartphone users who stagger about cities like zombies, oblivious to the risk. Now the city of Augsburg is fighting back
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The world adores Justin Trudeau. In Canada, we're still reserving judgmentThe global focus on the Canadian prime minister’s good looks and athletic prowess distracts from his thin political résumé
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Ranieri: a gentle and principled man on the verge of immortalityAs Leicester City close in on the Premier League title, former players remember Claudio Ranieri’s unorthodox training methods and praise a genuinely nice man
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Local hero Kvyat the main draw for Russian GP audienceKvyat and Vitaly Petrov are the only two competitive F1 drivers Russia has produced, but as the sport grows some dare to dream of a new nation of Michael Schumachers
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10 things to look out for this weekendLeicester can win the league in style at Old Trafford, Manchester City should go for second place and Alan Pardew can hurt his old club Newcastle
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Tunsil slips down to Dolphins after gas-mask bong tweetThe highly rated tackle tweeted a video of him smoking a bong through a gas mask – and then admitted he took money from his college coaches
opinion
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How the car industry trumped banking for sociopathic corporate behaviourThe emissions scandal has revealed the motor industry’s stunning disregard for public health. Who knows how else they’ve been putting our lives on the line?
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Here's why I'm suing the New York Times for discriminationAfter watching my beloved workplace stop valuing minorities, older folks and women, I’ve finally had enough
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The Iranian view of Donald TrumpHis rhetoric may be reminiscent of Ahmadinejad, but in US presidential race seen mainly through prism of landmark nuclear deal, Hillary Clinton worries Iran
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Hillsborough families seek remedial measures against policeVictims’ relatives call for rigorous examination of ethical behaviour of South Yorkshire constabulary at every level
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in depth
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Can e-cigarette makers stub out addiction concerns?As vaping culture grows and big tobacco piles in with huge ad budgets, worry over nicotine use lingers
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A gigantic meringue with a hint of IkeaThanks to a new building designed by Snøhetta, the San Francisco gallery has more floorspace than MoMA – but the marriage of old and new is not a happy one
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‘I have a fish guy, a meat guy and a weed guy’In the two years since Colorado legalised cannabis, chefs in the state have been finding new ways to make a meal of it
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The US is no longer exceptionalWith his slogan ‘Make America Great Again’, Trump is the first leader of recent times to attack American exceptionalism. In fact, he claims it is the opposite
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Please, Facebook, don't make me speak to your awful chatbotsThe future of apps is chatbots, and it’s going to be terrible
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The woman behind The Girl on the TrainThe author of the record-breaking thriller on why she gave up writing romcoms, never wanted children and her surprise success
the big picture
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Playgrounds for the elderlyCities around the world have been designing outdoor gyms and play areas for older generations to improve fitness and wellbeing. Even non-specialist playgrounds are getting multi-generational. Play’s not just for kids...
Illegal wildlife trade Kenya to burn biggest ever stockpile of ivory