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About 270 pilot whales became stranded on the west coast of the island state in Australia. Rescuers estimate that a third of them have already died. — NYT: Livia Albeck-Ripka
A wildlife photographer has captured a tender moment with two seals embracing each other on a beach in England, reminiscent of a famous movie scene. FOX News: Chris Ciaccia
Serious breaches of coronavirus restrictions could be punished with penalties of more than $10,000 as the British government tries to avoid another national lockdown. Russia’s vaccine rollout is off to a slow start. — NYT: Top Stories
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Japan is celebrating Naomi Osaka’s victory at the U.S. Open, especially her array of corporate sponsors. — FOX News
It’s a tale of bronze, iron, looting and archaeological conflict. The Nebra sky disc has been hailed as the oldest known representation of the cosmos. Now scientists are saying this ancient ornament that was discovered near Nebra, Germany, is a 1000 years
The first to use the word reggae on a record, he sang in a soulful tone and wrote songs with subtle social commentary, helping bring the sounds of Jamaica to the world. — NYT: Ben Sisario
There have been more than 88,000 virus cases on U.S. university campuses since the start of the pandemic. India on Friday reported a record 96,551 new cases. — NYT
The Afghan government and the Taliban are to meet on Saturday to open negotiations about power sharing after years of relentless war. The differences on major issues are vast. — NYT: Mujib Mashal