Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has 28 days to formally bid for the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group.
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Saturday, June 19, 2021
Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference
Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed
Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say.
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Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ
Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House.
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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path
The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.
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Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave
Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region.
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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off
Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.
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Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip
German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria.
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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round
Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote.
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Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy
PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders.
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Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country
After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future.
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Fake ads on Facebook spoil real life fairy story
A firm making wire fairy sculptures has been hit by scammers using adverts on the social media network.
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Some furloughed workers do not want to return, Andrea Leadsom says
But the ex-business secretary says there is also a mental health issue, with some fearful of returning.
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Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies - audit
Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia.
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Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden
US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.
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Coronavirus: Setback for EU in legal fight with AstraZeneca
But the drug-maker faces hefty fines if it fails to supply doses of Covid-19 vaccine over the summer.
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Friday, June 18, 2021
Shanghai gallery removes exhibit ranking women 'prettiest to ugliest'
The gallery in Shanghai pulls the video piece "Uglier and Uglier" after a backlash.
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Coronavirus: Setback for EU in legal fight with AstraZeneca
But the drug-maker faces hefty fines if it fails to supply doses of Covid-19 vaccine over the summer.
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Portland riots: Police crowd-control team resigns after officer indicted
The officer in the Portland crowd-control team faces an assault charge after last year's race riots.
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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police raid sparks rush on newspapers
The pro-democracy newspaper printed a bumper 500,000 copies after police arrested five senior staff.
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Bloomsbury staff must be vaccinated before office return
The Harry Potter publisher will require all staff to be vaccinated before they return to offices.
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Covid: Israel to send one million vaccines to Palestinians in swap deal
Under the deal, the Palestinians will give Israel a reciprocal number of doses later in the year.
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Tokyo Olympics: No spectators is 'least risky' option
Japanese medical experts warn that allowing domestic spectators will lead to a spike in Covid cases.
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Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees
Dave Grohl's band rename themselves the Dee Gees and cover five 1970s hits by the Gibb brothers.
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Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.
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California heatwave: State declares state of emergency
Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place.
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MSC Cruises cancels passenger trips after overbooking
MSC Cruises had sold tickets for its trips assuming that Covid restrictions would be lifted on the 21 June.
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Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court
Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war.
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Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt
Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington.
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Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2
Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2.
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Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?
Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections.
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Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes
Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire.
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Retail sales fall in May as shoppers dine out
The reopening of hospitality firms saw food sales drop, but people spent money on outdoor furniture.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Footballer Megan Rapino to appear in Victoria’s Secret
Lingerie firm hopes partnerships with the likes of football star Megan Rapinoe will revamp the brand.
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Obamacare: US Supreme Court upholds affordable healthcare law
The law, known as Obamacare, gives millions of low-income Americans access to medical insurance.
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India Covid pandemic: Girl, 5, reunited with mother in Australia
Stuck in India, Johannah was separated from her family in Australia because of border closures.
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German hunt for gunman who killed two in Espelkamp
It is not clear why the man, now on the run, shot a man and a woman in the town of Espelkamp.
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Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia's first president dies aged 97
Kaunda was one of Zambia's founding fathers who helped achieve independence from Britain in 1964.
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Peru election: Why has no winner been declared?
The country is still waiting to find out the outcome of its most polarised poll in recent history.
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‘My firm was taken to court over unpaid rent'
Many firms face county court judgements for unpaid rent despite the moratorium on commercial evictions.
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Covid: Employers can put self-isolating staff on furlough
The Treasury was "reluctant" to say the scheme could be used this way, emails from a civil servant suggest.
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Cryptoassets: Fears that investors are taking too many risks
A shrinking proportion of buyers see it as a gamble, but the regulator warns they could lose the lot.
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Girls to break centuries-old German male choir school tradition
The Regensburger Domspatzen boys' church choir will open its school to girls next year.
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UK and US announce deal after Boeing-Airbus truce
The agreement means tariffs on goods, such as Scotch whisky, will remain suspended for five years.
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Christian Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted after collapse
Denmark's Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device following his collapse on the pitch.
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Ganges river: India boatman praised for saving baby girl floating in a box
The 21-day-old baby girl was found in a wooden box in the Ganges river and is now in hospital.
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Italy cable car: Outrage as video of the crash shown on TV
Italy's public broadcaster showed the footage of last month's cable car crash that killed 14 people.
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Diana Ross reveals first album in 15 years, Thank You
The legendary Motown singer recorded every track on Thank You in her home studio.
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Shenzhou-12: Chinese astronauts dock with new space station
Shenzhou-12 docked with the new Tiangong space station as part of China's longest crewed mission to date.
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Ivory Coast's ex-President Gbagbo to return home after ICC acquittal
Laurent Gbagbo was taken to the ICC in 2011 on charges of crimes against humanity.
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Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan
Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control.
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Halfords faces 'acute' bike supply challenges amid Covid disruption
The retailer says sales have surged amid travel restrictions but lockdowns have hampered manufacturers.
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Strong-Willed Pig: Animal that survived Sichuan earthquake dies
Zhu Jianqiang, or "Strong-Willed Pig", was seen as a symbol of hope and resilience.
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Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts to space station
China successfully launches the Shenzhou-12 capsule, containing crew for the country's new space station.
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When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language
A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit.
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Biden lashes out at CNN reporter
The president snaps at a female correspondent before apologising later on for being "a wise guy".
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Putin: You think we're the unpredictable ones?
Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations.
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Ryanair and Manchester Airport launch travel legal challenge
There is anger in the travel sector over how the government has made decisions about the green list.
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Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station
Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission.
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Federal Reserve warns US economy path depends on virus
The US central bank brought forward its projection for an interest rate hike into 2023 on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Putin praises Biden as constructive at Geneva summit
However, there is little sign of any deal on key issues at the US-Russian summit in Geneva.
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Berlin squat riot leaves dozens of police wounded
Sixty police officers are hurt as squatters riot over a planned fire inspection at 94 Rigaer Straße.
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Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech
The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights.
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Peruvians reweave Incan 'living bridge' over river
Communities literally came together to recreate the historic rope bridge, meeting in the middle.
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Mexico missing students: Remains of third victim identified
Almost seven years after 43 students disappeared, the remains of a third victim are identified.
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Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech
The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights.
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Eviction ban on firms behind on rent is extended by nine months
The government's ban on landlords evicting companies in rent debt will now end in March 2022
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'Mediocre' male managers are stopping women's rise
A survey of women in finance finds men are progressing because they are better at office politics.
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John Lewis boss says young staff lack basic numeracy skills
Chairwoman Dame Sharon White says that new recruits' literacy and numeracy are weak.
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Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania
The army is investigating reports of sexual coercion and anti-Semitic songs at a party in Lithuania.
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Goldman Sachs delays return to office for workers
The investment bank, along with NatWest, is reviewing plans for staff to come back to the office.
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Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods
The Chinese government says the issue at the Taishan facility is "common" and did not cause a leak.
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Funeral firms are ordered to make prices clearer
The Competition and Markets Authority says funeral directors and crematoriums could risk court action.
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Shops recall pet food linked to rare cat disease
Dry pet food from Sainsbury's, Pets at Home and other brands recalled after rise in fatal cat disease.
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Spanish man jailed for killing and eating his mother
The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat.
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Covid: Cash and card use dived in lockdown, says report
Most payments by consumers are spontaneous but options were limited by the Covid crisis., say banks.
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GB News: Piers Morgan attacks Ikea for pulling advertising from news channel
The Swedish giant is among a number of companies who are pausing adverts on the new news channel.
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Made.com targets £775.3m valuation in London float
The online furniture firm, founded a decade ago with £2.5m, is set to sell shares in the business.
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Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks
The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
'If you can eat out, you can go to the office', says bank boss
Morgan Stanley's chief executive said New York-based employees should be ready to return to the workplace.
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US-Russia relations: Adversary or potential partner?
Three young Americans and three young Russians spoke to the BBC about the other country.
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Police investigate death of Indonesian critic who died during flight
An initial post mortem in Indonesia found Helmud Hontong had died of natural causes.
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Ahmad Al K: Dutch court tries refugee over Syria murder video
Ahmad Al K sought asylum in the Netherlands but is accused of shooting an unarmed Syrian officer.
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Indian students get bail in Delhi riots case
Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita took part in protests against a contentious citizenship law.
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Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk
Michael O'Leary says the crew was warned that a bomb would explode if the plane stayed on course.
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Boeing-Airbus trade row set to end after 17 years
The agreement, after 17 years, means taxes on $11.5bn of goods will be removed for five years.
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Illinois chemical plant fire being left to burn out to stop spillage into river
Fire crews in Illinois are managing the blaze to avoid water laced with chemicals running into the nearby river.
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Boeing-Airbus trade row set to end after 17 years
Both sides agree truce in their 17-year dispute over subsidies for the aircraft makers.
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Boohoo sales surge as going-out clothes replace athleisure
The fashion chain sees sales growth continue and takes further steps to improve scrutiny of suppliers.
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Web founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code.
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South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'
Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village in South Africa believe the stones are precious jewels.
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Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff
The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff.
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Airlines report 3,000 unruly passengers this year in US
Most of the cases involved passengers who refused to wear masks, as airlines enforce tougher rules.
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In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda sorry for lack of Afro-Latinos
In The Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says his film "fell short" in the diversity of its cast.
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Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff
The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff.
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Footballer Eriksen 'fine under the circumstances'
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is "fine under the circumstances" as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest.
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Runner blames burrito for failing drugs test
Shelby Houlihan says she has been banned for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance - which she blames on a burrito.
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Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park
Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize.
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Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’
Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows.
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Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat
It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge".
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Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin
The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
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Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting
The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012.
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Monday, June 14, 2021
JD Sports chairman rejects criticism of £4.3m bonus
Peter Cowgill tells the BBC that the "lion's share" of the pay award related to work done pre-January 2019.
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Canada truck attack suspect charged with terrorism
Police allege the attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in Ontario was "premeditated".
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World War II: Hideki Tojo's ashes scattered by US, documents reveal
Newly uncovered documents reveal US dropped Hideki Tojo's remains into the Pacific Ocean.
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China: Performance issue reported at nuclear plant
Companies behind the plant say there was no leak at the plant - but gasses were released on purpose.
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Grenfell Tower: Survivor warns lives are still in danger
On the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, a former resident fears another disaster will happen.
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Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event
Roman Protasevich, who was taken off a Ryanair flight, is made to appear at an official briefing.
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Yemen: Dozens of migrants feared dead after boat sinks
Yemeni fishermen have reportedly recovered 25 bodies, but the fate of dozens more remains unknown.
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Johnny & Jugnu: Fast food staff arrested for not giving police free burgers
All 19 workers at a Johnny & Jugnu fast food restaurant in Lahore were detained for hours.
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Vodafone picks Samsung for 5G network
South Korean firm's contract win called a market "breakthrough" by one analyst.
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Wrong seat: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss
After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his.
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Irish police to be given powers over passwords
New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details.
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Aung San Suu Kyi: Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins
Aung San Suu Kyi faces a range of charges including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies.
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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape
Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.
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IS Badoush prison massacre: Iraq exhumes bodies from mass grave
DNA taken from victims found in a mass grave near Mosul will be compared with possible relatives.
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Delaying lockdown easing will have 'critical impact' on business
Plans to keep Covid rules in place for an extra month will hurt clubs and restaurants, say trade groups.
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Serco in new boost to profits from coronavirus services
Outsourcer says profits will outperform amid high continuing demand for coronavirus services.
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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape
Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.
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Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says
The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at President Biden's first summit.
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Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant
People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers.
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China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong
The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues.
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Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83
Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films.
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Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state
Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children.
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'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'
Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees
From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect.
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India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid'
One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family.
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Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo
The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension.
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Covid: Boris Johnson to announce whether 21 June easing to go ahead
Many scientists have said it should be delayed amid rising cases but businesses say this would cost jobs.
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Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation
Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.
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Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift'
Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting.
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Covid: Cardiff Airport saw biggest drop in passengers in UK
It had a further blow after Aer Lingus' operators Stobart Air went into liquidation on Friday.
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Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons
Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity.
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Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel
Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad.
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Sunday, June 13, 2021
G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations
PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out".
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Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved
Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year hold on power as a new Israeli government is approved.
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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers
The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.
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G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments
French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland.
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G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson
G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson.
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Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict
Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts.
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G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists
The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail.
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JD Sports faces investor backlash over boss's bonus
Peter Cowgill was awarded £4.3m despite the retailer accepting Covid support from the government.
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Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor
Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen.
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G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?
G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail.
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Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains
Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found.
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Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction
French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April.
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G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world
The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise.
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Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear
Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men.
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Baba Ka Dhaba: The year in the life of a viral Delhi eatery owner
Eighty-year-old Kanta Prasad has felt the ups and downs of running a business during a pandemic.
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G7 leaders face biggest climate change decisions in history - David Attenborough
Sir David warns world leaders that humans may be "on the verge of destabilising the entire planet".
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Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders
Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly.
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Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government
Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him.
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Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum
Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods.
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Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders
Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly.
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'We'll lose thousands if wedding rules don't change'
Rules on weddings were to be relaxed on 21 June, but a rise in Covid cases could ruin 'the big day'.
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Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos
The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin.
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E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals
A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3.
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G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea
About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth.
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SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'
Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket.
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