Karl Wallinger, Who Sang With World Party and the Waterboys, Dies at 66
As a songwriter and instrumentalist as well, he blended pop and folk influences into music that helped define college radio in the 1980s and ’90s. NYT > Obituaries
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Global economy set for its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, World Bank says
The global economy is on course to record its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank. International: Top News And Analysis
Bill Gates shares his ‘big hope’ for COP28 as world leaders gather for climate talks
Bill Gates on Friday said he was “definitely glass half-full” when it comes to preventing the worst of what the climate crisis has in store. U.S. News
Two Nashville hotels among best in the world, according Fodor’s Travel
Fodor’s Travel has named the 60 best hotels across the globe and two Nashville properties made the list. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal
Bobby Charlton, an England Soccer World Cup and Manchester United Icon, Dies at 86
A mainstay of Manchester United and one of the game’s best-loved figures, he won the World Cup in 1966 and the European Cup in 1968. NYT > Obituaries
Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership as world leaders descend on Delhi for G20 summit
This Biden meeting is part of the dozen or so bilateral meetings Modi planned for this weekend, underscoring India’s strategic ambitions as a key global player. International: Top News And Analysis
Warren Hoge, Who Covered Wars and World Crises for The Times, Dies at 82
As a correspondent, including as a bureau chief, he wrote vividly from all corners of the globe. He later served as foreign editor and assistant managing editor. NYT > Obituaries
A New Air India is unveiled, representing bold New India on the world stage
Air India unveils new global brand identity and aircraft livery Breaking Travel News | News
Richard Barancik, Last of the World War II Monuments Men, Dies at 98
He played a role in the celebrated Allied operation to preserve European artworks and cultural treasures stolen by the Nazis. NYT > Obituaries
Singapore’s passport is now the most powerful in the world. Here’s how other countries ranked
Singapore has overtaken Japan to boast the most powerful passport in the world, the Henley Passport Index showed. U.S. News