Trump Says He May Not Renew Canada-Mexico Trade Deal
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Indonesia Landslides Devastated Endangered Orangutans, Study Finds
More than 5 percent of the species is estimated to have been lost when a climate-fueled storm unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris. ⌘ Read more

Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
The death of the officer appeared to add to a string of targeted assassinations of high-profile opponents of Ukraine inside Russia. ⌘ Read more

Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.
The pontiff will offer a Mass in Antoni Gaudí’s iconic, unfinished basilica during his Spain trip. But for some Barcelona residents, completing the construction could mean knocking down their homes. ⌘ Read more

Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know
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How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
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Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes after a stabbing caused tensions to spill onto the streets. ⌘ Read more

Trump Says He May Not Renew Canada-Mexico Trade Deal
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U.S. Ebola Unit Sparks Fury, Protests and a Political Crisis in Kenya
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients. ⌘ Read more

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire
The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people. ⌘ Read more

Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
Two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged, the local authorities said. The U.S. military declined to comment. ⌘ Read more

Textbooks Should Be Free
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48479177

Points: 15

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Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
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Gulf Arab nations condemn new Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. ⌘ Read more

Souleymane Diallo Dies at 80; Daring, Mocking Journalist in Guinea
He was harassed and briefly jailed for his work on Le Lynx, his satirical weekly newspaper, which investigated and caricatured a series of repressive leaders. ⌘ Read more

Indonesia Landslides Devastated Endangered Orangutans, Study Finds
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Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
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Souleymane Diallo Dies at 80; Daring, Mocking Journalist in Guinea
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Indonesia Landslides Devastated Endangered Orangutans, Study Finds
More than 5 percent of the species is estimated to have been lost when a climate-fueled storm unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris. ⌘ Read more

Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
Two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged, the local authorities said. The U.S. military did not respond to a request for comment. ⌘ Read more

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes as the stabbing attack caused tensions to spill onto the streets. ⌘ Read more

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes as the stabbing attack caused tensions to spill onto the streets. ⌘ Read more

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire
The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds of schools to roll out year 1 maths checks next term
The checks will become mandatory in all public primary schools from next year, but some principals warn it isn’t the best use of resources. ⌘ Read more

Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
The state broadcaster said two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged. The U.S. military did not respond to a request for comment. ⌘ Read more

Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman
The 24 crew members were stranded for more than two hours before being rescued by an Omani military helicopter. The U.S. military said that the ship had violated its blockade of Iran. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Thursday, June 11
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire
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Senior Russian Militar
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Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know
There was unrest in Belfast and elsewhere after video of a brutal stabbing circulated online, amplified by far-right activists. ⌘ Read more

Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know
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Building an HTML-first site doubled our users overnight
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48475483

Points: 25

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At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg
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Pauline Hanson met by protesters at sold-out Perth fundraiser
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson arrived in north-east Perth to address a sold-out fundraiser but was met by protesters. ⌘ Read more

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
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Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game. ⌘ Read more

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
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The devil outside
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Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.
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Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
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‘Clumsy Diplomacy’: Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients. ⌘ Read more

Hanson met by protesters as she flies into Perth for sold-out sundowner
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Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine
The New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a church in Lviv, Ukraine, that holds military funerals at the same time each day. ⌘ Read more

Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.
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‘I didn’t do it’ accused killer tells police after girlfriend’s disappearance
The Zumba instructor made the claim in a police interview after being shown photos of authorities excavating his front yard. ⌘ Read more

Four injured in drive-by slingshot attacks across inner-Brisbane
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Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack
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Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine
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Selfish, spoiled, lonely … these only children have heard it all. But are the stereotypes true?
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Aussie skipper rescues dog blown away on kayak
Australian skipper Jimmy Reid’s tourist boat joined the search when Bruce the dog was blown away by a sudden burst of wind. ⌘ Read more

Young pedestrian killed by garbage truck
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Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750
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On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away
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South Australian smelter thrown a lifeline
The Port Pirie smelter has again been thrown a lifeline to the tune of $105 million. ⌘ Read more

Argentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution
World Cup sticker albums have captivated children and adults in Argentina, in a collecting fever that seems immune to the digital revolution. ⌘ Read more

‘Clumsy Diplomacy’: Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp
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Accused arsonist makes bid for freedom
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A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’
Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations. ⌘ Read more

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
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At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg
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More than 800 locals sign petition to cut off Joondalup councillors’ alcohol
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Thousands farewell Neale Daniher
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Son of woman killed in crash speaks out after driver’s sentence
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Court doubles down on Mark Latham ruling
The Federal Court has doubled down on a ruling against controversial NSW MP Mark Latham. ⌘ Read more

One Nation says anti-Albanese campaign raised nearly $1m in one day
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Teen charged over jet-ski crash that killed friend
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Father and daughter targeted by gunman outside Sydney school
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Australia news as it happened: Hanson claims funding blitz after launching anti-Albanese ‘Fire the Liar’ website
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson claims funding blitz after launching anti-Albanese ‘Fire the Liar’ website
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The Age Schools Summit as it happened: Payroll tax cap to benefit private schools, education minister says
More of the state’s wealthiest schools could be shielded from a controversial tax if Labor wins the November election, Education Minister Ben Carroll told The Age Schools Summit. ⌘ Read more

Father, daughter flee gunman at Sydney school pick-up
The man and his daughter, 15, were sitting in a car outside school when the masked gunman approached them. ⌘ Read more

Father, daughter flee gunman at Sydney school pick-up
The man and his daughter, 15, were sitting in a car outside school when the masked gunman approached them. ⌘ Read more

Security incident at Brisbane Supreme Court
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Teen charged over jet-ski crash that killed friend
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The Age Schools Summit as it happened: Government and opposition announce education pledges; Carroll responds to leadership questions
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Behind the glamour of a Mt Buller ski trip: How an allegedly spiked vodka led a Melbourne socialite to court
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson claims funding blitz after launching anti-Albanese ‘Fire the Liar’ website; Neale Daniher farewelled; Immigration detainees held unlawfully win right to sue
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Father, daughter flee gunman at Sydney school pick-up
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The $16m Osborne Park hospital, the gym upstairs, and the battle over dropped weights
A state-of-the-art day hospital that specialises in spinal injections for pain management has taken a neighbouring gym to court after claiming throbbing music and the noise of dropped weights was impacting their business. ⌘ Read more

There are two rules for wearing these gloves: One you can break, and one you can’t
The one non-negotiable for a fashion accessory that brings diva energy to daytime dressing. ⌘ Read more

New charges laid against accused Bondi gunman
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson claims funding blitz after launching anti-Albanese ‘Fire the Liar’ website; Neale Daniher farewelled
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Security incident at Brisbane Supreme Court
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Coroner wants gun licence ‘rubber stamping’ bolstered with medical checks
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Jan Daniher delivers moving tribute at husband Neale’s funeral
Jan Daniher shares heartfelt words at husband Neale’s funeral. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese ‘very worried’ about renewed Middle East violence; Neale Daniher farewelled; Latham loses defamation appeal
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Hanson says planned protest shows One Nation gaining support in WA
Pauline Hanson is due to speak at a sold-out event at the Crooked Spire in Midland this evening, with an open agenda to touch on the budget, negative gearing, and migration. ⌘ Read more

Gunman targets Sydney father at school pick-up
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A.I. Politics
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Teenager charged over jet ski death
A teenager has been charged over a fatal jet ski accident in Sydney. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese ‘very worried’ about renewed Middle East violence; Neale Daniher farewelled; Seven to cut up to 200 jobs
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Identity of high-profile married man to remain suppressed for weeks
The man, known in court documents only as “MM” and not facing any charges himself, has been named as part of an extortion case. ⌘ Read more

Chinese rocket identified as source of mystery light in Australian skies
The unusual streak of light was visible for about 20 minutes over parts of Australia, including Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more

Deputy premier tells developers to remove affordable housing from applications
Jarrod Bleijie wrote to two developers, telling them to scrap the cheaper components of their projects and replace them with standard market-rate housing. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Chalmers eyes 50 per cent CGT for start-ups after backlash; Albanese ‘very worried’ about renewed violence in Middle East as US strikes Iran
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