Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration.
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Saturday, February 5, 2022
Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well
The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday.
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Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language
A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions.
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Friday, February 4, 2022
US jobs growth stronger than expected as economy shrugs off Omicron
Employers added 467,000 jobs in January, far better than most analysts had predicted.
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China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion
Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues.
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Saudi-backed Iran spies found guilty in Denmark
The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group.
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German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle
Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow.
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Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine
Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.
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Energy price rise includes £68 for failed firms, says Ofgem
Regulator Ofgem says about 10% of the latest energy price cap rise covered the cost of firms going bust.
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Billionaire Bezos' superyacht sparks bridge row
Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge may be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard.
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Putin's Olympic trip signals warmer Russia-China ties
Russia's president heads to Beijing in his first visit since the Covid pandemic.
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Thursday, February 3, 2022
Interest rates rise again in bid to cool soaring prices
Bank of England increases rates for the second time in three months as the cost of living rises.
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The Enigma: Mysterious diamond from space up for auction
The mysterious gem, known as The Enigma, is believed to have come from outer space.
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Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?
Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.
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China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?
As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.
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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled
Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.
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Afghanistan: Female activist latest to be 'arrested' by Taliban after protests
This is the latest in a string of alleged arrests of women that have sparked huge outcry from rights groups.
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US special forces launch major raid in north-west Syria
Rescue workers say 13 people were killed in the operation in a border area dominated by jihadists.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Winter Olympics: What is China's Covid policy and does it work?
With the Winter Olympics just days away, China is sticking to its policy of suppressing all cases.
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Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide
At least 24 people have died after rainfall reaches 20-year-high in the capital, Quito.
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Households to get £200 help to ease energy bill rise
A government loan package will mean a £200 cut in household bills - but the money will have to be repaid.
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Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant
Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.
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Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing
More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony.
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Cost of living: 'Costs going up but finances stagnant'
Sheri spends most of her time caring for her son but feels "useless" she can't help financially.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults
A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations.
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Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31
Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show.
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House prices see fastest growth rate for January since 2005
Prices last month were up 11.2% from a year earlier, but Nationwide predicts the market will slow in 2022.
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Israeli policies against Palestinians amount to apartheid - Amnesty
The rights group accuses it of racist policies, but Israel fiercely rejects "the false allegations".
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Monday, January 31, 2022
Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida
Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze.
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Airlines may pay out for one-hour UK flight delays
Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently.
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India's Modi faces questions over spyware snooping
Fresh allegations have emerged that India bought spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal.
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Pillow fighting enters the professional ring
The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US.
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Sunday, January 30, 2022
Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases
The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics.
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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in five-set Melbourne epic
Rafael Nadal wins a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title by fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final.
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Manchester United player Mason Greenwood accused of attacking woman
Manchester United says it is aware of allegations against Mason Greenwood which police are looking into.
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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale
England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen.
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Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss
The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.
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Bloody Sunday: Irish PM lays wreath at Bloody Sunday memorial
Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry.
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'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast
The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions.
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Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine
Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe.
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National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI
Businesses say they don't support increasing National Insurance as they recover from Covid's impact.
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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore
Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.
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