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The Guardian

Nepal’s PM-to-be uses rap to call for unity in first post-election message

Balendra Shah, 35, is a symbol of change in country whose government was toppled last year in youth-led uprising Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, who is about to be sworn in as the new prime minister, has issued his first post-election message via rap, urging unity. Hours before the release he swore an oath as a newly elected lawmaker and is due to become the Himalayan republic’s new prime minister on Friday. Continue reading...

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NPR

Sturgill Simpson pulls off an unusual chart feat

The roots music maverick did something rare in the streaming era: landed an album that's only available on CD, cassette and LP — without his name on the sleeve — in the top five of the albums chart.

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30 minutes ago

The New York Times

Under Carney, Canada Finally Hits NATO’s 2% Spending Target

Trump and other American presidents have criticized Canada for failing to meet the alliance’s military spending minimum of 2 percent of gross domestic product.

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The New York Times

Rescuers Work to Save a 32-Foot Humpback Whale Trapped in the Baltic Sea

The whale has been stuck for days in shallow waters of the Baltic Sea, as rescuers made repeated attempts to free it.

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about 1 hour ago

France 24

US claims 'strong signs' for deal with Iran

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the #Trump administration claimed there were strong signs a #deal could soon be reached with #Iran for a #ceasefire.

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about 1 hour ago

BBC

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

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about 2 hours ago

The Wall Street Journal

Trump Tells Aides He Wants Speedy End to Iran War

The president has said that he wants to wrap up the conflict in the coming weeks.

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about 2 hours ago

France 24

G7 meets in France to mend rupture with US on Middle East war

Foreign ministers from the G7 are attending a two-day meeting outside Paris from Thursday to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war, while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda. The meeting comes as US President Donald Trump says he is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic.

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about 2 hours ago

The Wall Street Journal

Saudi Arabia Halts Yearslong Effort to Bring Skiing to the Desert

The $38 billion Trojena project, the first outdoor ski resort in the region, was planned as a geography-defying statement of Saudi Arabian ambitions.

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about 3 hours ago

France 24

Football: Who is behind France's so-called "World Cup song"?

Ahead of their friendly #football game with #France, all Brazilian supporters are talking about is 'Imbattables', dubbed France's 2026 #WorldCup song.

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about 3 hours ago