The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force.
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Saturday, April 16, 2022
South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'
Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.
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Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops
The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.
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Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war
Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.
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Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150
Fraudsters are cold-calling people asking for bank details to receive the £150 rebate, say councils.
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Friday, April 15, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told
The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas.
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Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis
More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments.
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Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ
Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion.
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China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions
Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres.
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Easter: Holiday parks feel the pinch as inflation soars
One holiday firm says its cut prices this year to ensure customers can still get away.
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Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.
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Easter travel: Drivers and train passengers warned of disruption
Millions are expected to travel on what is predicted to be the busiest day of the Easter weekend.
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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer
Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral
Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.
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Russian warship Moskva: What do we know?
Ukraine claims to have fired missiles at the cruiser, Russia says the damage was caused by a fire.
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Somalia's elections - where the people don't vote
Somalia's new MPs are due to be sworn in following an election in which the people did not vote.
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NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet struggles to sell
Malaysia-based Sina Estavi has been offered just a small fraction of the $2.9m he paid for the tweet.
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BA offers new cabin crew £1,000 'golden hello'
The bonus will only be paid to those who can join before July as the industry battles to find new staff.
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Patrick Lyoya: Video shows fatal US police shooting of black man
The shooting of an apparently unarmed black man on 4 April in Michigan has led to protests.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Ukraine War: Biden accuses Russian troops of committing genocide in Ukraine
The US leader says President Putin is trying to "wipe out the idea" of a Ukrainian identity.
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BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary
Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region.
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Pierin Vincenz: Swiss banker put strip-club visits on expenses
Pierin Vincenz is sentenced to nearly four years in jail for charges including fraud.
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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences
Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".
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Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol
Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city.
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Could freezing koala sperm help save the species?
Researchers in Australia say freezing sperm could help protect the marsupials from extinction.
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Mini strike at Cowley could stop production, Unite says
About 150 staff who could strike are "absolutely critical" to the Cowley factory, the union says.
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Tesco vows to rein in prices as profits treble
Tesco announces a sharp rise in profits but warns it will come under pressure from rising inflation.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Extinction Rebellion: Lloyd's of London protest held by activists
The activist group is demanding that Lloyd's of London stops insuring fossil fuel projects.
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TUC: Frances O'Grady to quit as leader after nine years
Frances O'Grady said leading the trade union group had been the "greatest honour" of her life.
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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week
Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.
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Warning travel problems could continue into summer
Border force is "chronically under-staffed" and it will take time to train new officers, a union says.
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Sri Lanka warns it will default on its foreign debt amid crisis
The finance ministry said it otherwise had an "unblemished record" of paying its debts since independence.
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Ukraine War: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern
Ukrainian forces in Mariupol say a Russian drone dropped a chemical substance on the city overnight.
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Pay growth fails to keep pace with cost of living
Basic pay is "falling noticeably" when accounting for price rises, the Office for National Statistics says.
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Monday, April 11, 2022
NZ rugby players report body shaming and favouritism
New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body shaming" from coaches.
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López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout
Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called.
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Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe.
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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine
Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.
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Priority for fresh goods at Dover not realistic, minister says
Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.
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UK economic growth slows sharply in February
A sharp fall in car and computer production weighed on the UK's economic expansion.
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Sunday, April 10, 2022
Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires
Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship.
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Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone
Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.
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'I don't want rising bills to mean kids miss out'
Taxes and bills are rising, so how do small businesses - already hit by Covid - think they'll cope?
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Rishi Sunak demands inquiry into Akshata Murty tax leak
Akshata Murty will pay UK taxes on all her overseas income after a row over her non-domicile status.
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Imran Khan ousted from power as he loses key vote
The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it.
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Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson
The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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