The ship had been held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after P&O sacked 800 of its workers.
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
Scottish farmers warn of rising costs and food shortages
The Scottish government calls for a summit of UK ministers to discuss the problems facing food producers.
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UK PM travels to Kyiv for Zelensky talks
The prime minister's visit was a "show of solidarity" with the Ukrainian people, Downing Street says.
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War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM
In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.
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France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll
Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.
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War in Ukraine: Inside Chernobyl after the Russian occupation
The nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine was taken over by Russian forces on the first day of the invasion.
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Friday, April 8, 2022
Akshata Murty: Chancellor's wife could save £280m in UK tax
A tax agreement between the UK and India could offer significant savings on Ms Murty’s inheritance tax bill.
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Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness
An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts.
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Ukraine war causes giant leap in global food prices, says UN
The UN says the conflict has spread shocks through markets for grains and vegetable oil.
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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault
Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.
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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now
Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.
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Sainsbury's lifts pay after shareholder pressure
The supermarket says all London staff will be paid the Real Living Wage, following calls from investors.
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Qatar World Cup: Security guards made to do 'forced labour' - Amnesty
Security guards in Qatar working on projects that include some linked to the 2022 World Cup have been subjected to conditions "which amount to forced labour," claims Amnesty.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
British embassy guard charged with spying for Russia
David Ballantyne Smith, 57, is charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act.
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P&O Ferries preparing to restart Dover-Calais route
The firm hopes to get its Pride of Kent and Spirit of Britain ships back in action, subject to inspection.
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War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM
Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas.
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Thomas Sankara murder: Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty
Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend.
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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims
After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now".
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Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.
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Farming labour shortage could mean price rises, MPs warn
A report calls for a relaxation on requirements to speak English, and to expand seasonal worker visas.
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BA cancels flights due to staff shortages
The airline took the decision in May to withdraw some flights to boost reliability for passengers.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages
The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.
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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city
China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.
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Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests
Protests have taken place across Peru, as oil, gas and toll road prices rise.
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The Works forced to close shops after cyber-attack
The retailer said that five of its 526 shops have temporarily been shut since the attack last week.
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Monday, April 4, 2022
More than 160 missing after Nigerian train attack
"My decision to change coaches saved my life and my family," a survivor tells the BBC.
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Elon Musk snaps up $3bn Twitter stake
Tesla founder Elon Musk has bought almost a tenth of Twitter shares, worth almost $3bn.
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Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over salmonella link
Food Standards Agency says 57 cases have been found, 77% of them in children aged five or younger.
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Pakistan: What we know so far as PM's fate hangs in balance
The fate of Pakistan's prime minister - and the country - teeters on a decision by the Supreme Court.
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Costa Rica elects political newcomer Chaves as president
Economist Rodrigo Chaves says he will shake up Costa Rica's politics and break with its old guard.
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Sri Lanka central bank governor submits resignation amid crisis
Ajith Nivard Cabraal's announcement came after all of the country's cabinet ministers resigned.
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Why Sri Lanka cabinet resignations won't appease angry protesters
Many Sri Lankans blame their controversial president Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the dire economic crisis.
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Sunday, April 3, 2022
Energy rationing not part of UK approach, minister says
Grant Shapps says the policy is "not a route we want to go down" despite pressure on supplies.
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Dover cross-Channel ferry disruption begins to ease
Drivers trying to reach ferries on Saturday saw delays of up to nine hours.
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Ukraine war: Mum describes bomb crashing into her family home
Olena Selichzianowa says she pulled her twin boys beneath her to protect them from flying shrapnel.
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Ukraine war: Polish doctor saves family's sight after bombing
The mother of five-year-old twin boys describes how she tried to protect as their house was bombed.
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Pakistan heads for early election amid move to remove PM Imran Khan
Imran Khan says the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of foreign policy decisions.
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Zelensky spokesman describes heartbreaking scenes in Ukraine
A spokesman for Ukraine's President Zelensky describes the discovery of mass graves.
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Smoke rising in Ukrainian port city Odesa after strikes
Smoke is seen after explosions are heard in the strategic southern port city of Odesa on the Black Sea coast.
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War in Ukraine: Evidence grows of civilian killings in Bucha
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports signs of civilian killings in Bucha, near Kyiv. His report contains distressing images.
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The handshake in space that brought hope to the world
What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space
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Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat
Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.
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War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies
A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.
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