Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes
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Saturday, April 30, 2022
Five dead after Chinese building collapses
Dozens of people are believed to be trapped after the building fell in China's Hunan Province.
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Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54
Football agent Mino Raiola - whose clients included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - dies at the age of 54.
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China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces
China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases.
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Tornado captured tearing through city in Kansas
Shocking footage shows a tornado weaving in and out of streets near Andover in the US state of Kansas.
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Daughter of IS victim: 'I will never forgive'
Facing her father's killers in court, Bethany Haines read her impact statement and detailed her trauma.
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Friday, April 29, 2022
Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych
Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday.
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Sunflower oil substitutes named by food watchdog
Supply shortages mean products may contain palm, coconut or soybean oils, says standards agency.
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Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes
The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes.
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OMV: Austria energy firm mulls Russia rouble demand
One of Europe's biggest Russian gas importers must decide by May to use a controversial payment system.
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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures
Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.
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Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera
Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.
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House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide
In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.
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Airbnb to let staff work from home indefinitely
The accommodation platform also pledges not to cut staff pay if they choose home-working.
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
German energy giant Uniper gives in to Russian rouble demand
Uniper is preparing to buy Russian gas using a payment system that critics say will undermine EU sanctions.
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P&O Ferries: European Causeway back in service after inspection
The European Causeway spent hours adrift on Tuesday after losing power off the County Antrim coast.
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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims
Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.
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South Korea: Two arrested for leaking military secrets
A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North.
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War in Ukraine absurd and evil, says UN chief
Antonio Guterres addresses reporters outside a wreckage of apartment blocks north west of Kyiv.
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Sainsbury's to limit price rises as profits soar
The supermarket warns of "significant uncertainties" ahead as customers face a squeeze on finances.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Trevor Reed: US marine released in prisoner swap with Russia
Held in a Russian prison since 2019, Trevor Reed is safely on his way back to the US.
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Anti-Semitism: Dramatic rise in 2021, Israeli report says
The Israeli study says social media and conspiracy theories about Covid are among factors to blame.
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Advertisers nervous of Musk’s Twitter takeover
Leading advertising bosses have voiced concerns around freedom of speech as he agrees a $44bn takeover.
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Rio carnival: Tribute to Afro-Brazilian god wins title
The Grande Rio samba group has won the top prize with a parade promoting religious tolerance.
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Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk
The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.
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Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk
The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Iran arrests man after brown bear is beaten to death
The endangered animal suffered fatal injuries after being beaten and restrained with a tractor.
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Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc
The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process.
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Shoppers could face £271 rise in annual food bills
Customers are turning to discount retailers as food prices continue to rise, research suggests.
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Alec Baldwin: Police release footage from set of Rust shooting
Authorities also released crime scene photos and interviews with witnesses, including Mr Baldwin's.
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Government borrowing halves as Covid costs fall
Borrowing in the year to March more than halved from the previous 12 months as Covid schemes were wound down.
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Alec Baldwin shooting: New video shows actor rehearsing with gun
Newly released video from police shows the moments leading up to the shooting on set of "Rust".
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Monday, April 25, 2022
Live music revenue fell again in 2021, despite gigs returning
Royalties for live music were down almost 30% last year, but a recovery is on the horizon.
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Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars
The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA".
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Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France
He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.
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The Olympic hopeful turned bike-riding bank robber
When Tom Justice failed to make the Olympics he decided to use his cycling skills to rob banks instead.
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Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away
In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.
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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron
After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."
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P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut
The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.
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Sunday, April 24, 2022
Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents
Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.
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Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv
Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain.
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Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race
The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.
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Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates
A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.
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