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Switzerland is set to become home to the world's tallest timber residential building. http://dlvr.it/SRM85g

Slim Aarons built a career documenting the lives of the rich and beautiful. http://dlvr.it/SRM7mX

A 10-foot-tall crystal chandelier and a set of custom-made silver thrones might not scream "contemporary farmhouse." But Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have somehow made them feel at home in their opulent yet rustic hilltop house in Los Angeles. http://dlvr.it/SRM7kG

Swetanjali Jha's mornings are dictated by the clock. Wake up at 5:00. Get the children ready for school by 6:30. Prepare breakfast and lunch for her family of 11 by 9:30. Then leave for work at 9:45. She'll spend the next eight hours weaving through a cluster of villages in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, checking on coughs that might indicate tuberculosis and speaking with pregnant women, and new mothers in need of baby care advice. The 32-year-old community healthcare worker has no time to linger.   http://dlvr.it/SRLhg7

In a shallow trench in a narrow strip of trees that offers the only cover in this Ukrainian landscape in the Mykolaiv district, a man stands with his two adult sons. http://dlvr.it/SRK4pv

At least 44 people have died in northeast Brazil amid heavy rains over the weekend. http://dlvr.it/SRGsJ4

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, whose rare visit to China was criticized by rights groups and Western countries, said she urged Beijing to review its counter-terrorism policies to ensure they comply with international human rights standards. http://dlvr.it/SRFM7X

On Friday afternoon, a small but heated demonstration took place outside the gates of Downing Street. http://dlvr.it/SRCS83

Protests were held in the Brazilian city of Umbauba on Thursday following the death of a man in police custody. http://dlvr.it/SR8TzC

For months, Mai Linh prayed. http://dlvr.it/SR8383

Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution to strengthen sanctions on North Korea in a vote the US ambassador to the UN called dangerous, disappointing and likely to fuel Pyongyang's program to develop nuclear-capable missile systems. http://dlvr.it/SR82mg

An Indian court on Wednesday ordered life in jail for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik for funding "terrorist" activities and many other charges, prompting street protests outside his residence and condemnation from Pakistan's prime minister. http://dlvr.it/SR4qVm

• Video: Last moments of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh http://dlvr.it/SR2yGr

The race to resume supersonic passenger flights nearly two decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement on Monday when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed high speed achievements while confirming the launch of its new business jet. http://dlvr.it/SR2yDj

India has decided to restrict the sale of sugar on international markets, just days after it banned wheat exports. http://dlvr.it/SR2M3V

Rescue workers in Burkina Faso have recovered the bodies of four miners who had gone missing after floodwaters submerged a Canadian-owned zinc mine in Perkoa, in the Sanguié province of the West African country. http://dlvr.it/SR2M04

A court in southern India on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years in prison in a ruling that found he abused his wife over their wedding dowry, leading to her death by suicide. http://dlvr.it/SR1HfK

In early 2021, in the midst of speculative stock market euphoria, a pair of day traders went viral on TikTok with a video explaining their winning strategy. http://dlvr.it/SQxHFy

Police in Nigeria have discovered the severed head of a state legislator who went missing last week in the southeastern state of Anambra, where the government accuses separatists of carrying out a spate of killings and kidnappings, police said on Sunday. http://dlvr.it/SQxH35

A whole month of unlimited transport for just $9.50 -- that's a great deal at any time, but in a time of fuel price hikes, rocketing car rental rates and a worldwide cost of living crisis, it becomes unbeatable. http://dlvr.it/SQxGrQ

Five times stronger than steel, spider silk's unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks — and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. http://dlvr.it/SQxGcM

The new Nissan Z is one of the most important models in the car maker's recent history — not for any concrete business reason (two-seat sports cars aren't big sellers), but because even a car company needs a soul. http://dlvr.it/SQxGc5

It's 2:30 a.m. in Chennai, India. http://dlvr.it/SQg03d

Taiwan's first-ever gourmet dining train has just hit the tracks -- and this stunning creation is earning fast fans not just for its food, but for its appearance, too. http://dlvr.it/SQfSZf

A senior Taliban official has repeated the group's as-yet-unfulfilled pledge to allow girls back into high school, saying there would be "good news soon," but suggested that women who protested the regime's restrictions on women rights should stay home. http://dlvr.it/SQd3TS

Iran-backed Hezbollah lost its parliamentary edge in a high-stakes election last weekend. For Lebanon, this could mean everything, or nothing at all. http://dlvr.it/SQcZ82

The US decision to leave Afghanistan under both the Trump and Biden administrations was the driving factor behind the swift collapse of the Afghan military as the Taliban swept across the country with stunning speed last summer, according to a scathing new inspector general report released Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/SQc0TM

Karamo Brown is something of a self-esteem guru. Whether giving motivational speeches, campaigning for mental health or life-coaching on hit makeover show "Queer Eye," he has built a career on his seemingly infectious sense of confidence. http://dlvr.it/SQbQs3

North Korea appears to be preparing for a possible intercontinental ballistic missile test within the next 48 to 96 hours, just as President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Asia, according to a US official familiar with the latest intelligence assessment. http://dlvr.it/SQZvVM

The future of the United Kingdom's fish-and-chip shops are under severe strain as the prices of key ingredients — including cod and cooking oil — soar as a result of the Russian assault on Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SQYT5b

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise public appearance at the opening of a long-awaited train line in London on Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/SQXz4G

Shanghai officials on Tuesday said they had achieved "zero-Covid at the community level" in what appeared to be a turning point in a heavy-handed and costly campaign to tame an Omicron outbreak -- but many residents remain skeptical the city will reopen anytime soon. http://dlvr.it/SQWqBV

Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development. Airlines seem interested: United has already committed itself to offering supersonic routes as early as 2029. http://dlvr.it/SQWq7C

The brother of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Monday blasted the violent intervention by Israeli police into her funeral as "unacceptable and unjustifiable." http://dlvr.it/SQWH84

Making a trip to Sicily without indulging in a delicious cannolo pastry is akin to visiting Naples without tucking into an authentic pizza. Practically unheard of. http://dlvr.it/SQTrhn

The recently opened Venice Biennale -- an 8-month-long international festival of art and culture staged every other year (though it skipped 2021 due to the pandemic) -- is an opportunity to see some of the world's best artists all in one place. http://dlvr.it/SQSDYh

ASMR -- short for autonomous sensory meridian response -- is a physical sensation that has dominated a corner of the internet for the best part of a decade. It has a dedicated following, with more than 14 million monthly searches on YouTube, and has launched entire careers, where digital creators ever so gently release ASMR-inducing content -- soap-cutting, slime-kneading and whispered role play all fall under the perplexing genre -- in the hopes of gaining loyal viewers. http://dlvr.it/SQSD3Y

Hold a question in your mind, shuffle, select your cards and see into your future. For centuries, people of all walks of life have turned to tarot to divine what may lay ahead and reach a higher level of self-understanding. http://dlvr.it/SQSD0v

For modeling agent Chelsea Bonner, securing catwalk spots for plus-sized women at Australian Fashion Week has always been difficult. http://dlvr.it/SQRjrd

The Chinese currency is declining rapidly as the world's second largest economy falters under the weight of Covid restrictions. http://dlvr.it/SQQWJZ

The Japanese island chain of Okinawa marked the 50th anniversary on Sunday of the end of US occupation and its return to Japan with ceremonies and celebrations amid growing worry about its proximity to an increasingly assertive China. http://dlvr.it/SQP8Jn

Boris Johnson has a lot on his plate right now. The "Partygate" scandal has battered the British Prime Minister's personal ratings, a cost of living crisis is hurting millions of his citizens, and he's assuming a leading role in helping Ukraine fight off Russia's invasion. http://dlvr.it/SQM1my

Adidas advertisements showing photo grids of bare breasts have been banned in the UK by the Advertising Standards Authority. http://dlvr.it/SQJS1V

Actor Deepika Padukone has been appointed Louis Vuitton's first ever Indian brand ambassador, the French luxury house announced Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/SQHMwN

Maria Alyokhina, a member of the punk group Pussy Riot, which has long protested Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime, said she escaped the country disguised as a food courier. http://dlvr.it/SQDCXZ

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is the presumptive President of the Philippines after winning a landslide in elections on May 9, according to unofficial results. http://dlvr.it/SQDCV5

If the lurking bass and syncopated beat of Silkybois' recent hit "Bomaye" sound familiar to fans of drill music, the pair's lyrical content might not. Flitting between English and their native Korean, the Seoul-based rappers inject numerous local references into the genre's typical allusions to street rivalries, cars and money. http://dlvr.it/SQ8fC8

The US is providing more than $800 million in new humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people to continue helping those impacted by the Syrian war, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced while speaking in Brussels at a conference to support Syria. http://dlvr.it/SQ532b

Donkeys meander through narrow streets past doorways and through low arches, suddenly braying around corners at startled tourists while residents continue on their way, unperturbed. http://dlvr.it/SQ52gp

Sri Lanka's outgoing Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was rescued in a pre-dawn military operation Tuesday, hours after his resignation, as violent clashes between pro and anti-government protesters left several dead and 217 injured. http://dlvr.it/SQ52cS