Evading the Russian forces besieging Severodonetsk, a man cycled to safety amid bombs and shells.
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Saturday, May 28, 2022
Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner
It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground.
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Russia scraps age limit for new troops in Ukraine push
Russia's military says it needs older recruits skilled in hi-tech weapons and other specialisms.
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Chelsea sale: Todd Boehly consortium set to complete deal on Monday
Chelsea say a "final and definitive agreement" was entered into on Friday night to sell the club to the consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly.
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Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data
Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers.
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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years
Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.
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Friday, May 27, 2022
'Women are as strong as men' - World boxing champion
The world boxing champion tells the BBC that she hopes to keep inspiring young people.
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Twitter investor sues Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge.
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Rishi Sunak hints at more help with rising cost of living
The chancellor promises to "respond to the situation on the ground" as households face soaring bills.
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What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK?
The government is spending £1.3bn on military support, so how much of a difference is it making?
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Sydney wakes up to thick blanket of fog
Iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge were shrouded from view and ferry services were cancelled.
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children
Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire.
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Cost of living: What Rishi Sunak's help means for you
The chancellor says the new support will help with soaring bills, so how will you be impacted?
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UK households to get energy bill discounts of £400 this autumn
The poorest will also get a lump-sum of £650 to help with the cost of living, Rishi Sunak says.
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Billionaire’s stake in BT faces security probe
The UK government is using new powers to investigate Patrick Drahi's 18% holding in the telecoms giant.
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Texas shooting: Uvalde tragedy opens painful memories for Sandy Hook parents
"Because it is so hauntingly similar to what happened at Sandy Hook School, it hit closer to home."
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Texas shooting: Gunman sent messages before deadly attack
The governor of Texas said the shooter sent messages on social media about plans to "shoot up a school".
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Goldman Prize: The activists who battled mining with drones
Alex Lucitante and Alexandra Narváez led their indigenous group's fight against mining on their land.
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Aerosmith cancel gigs as singer Steven Tyler goes into rehab
The star checked himself into rehab, weeks before the band's Las Vegas residency was due to start.
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Europa Conference League: Police injured as Roma and Feyenoord fans clash in Albania
Ten police officers are injured as supporters clash in the build-up to the Europa Conference League final.
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SpiceJet: Passengers stranded as India airline hit by ransomware attack
SpiceJet says flights are now operating normally, but several passengers say they are still stranded.
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Senegal's Dakar Biennale: From red swimmers to floating teapots
One of Africa's largest modern art event returns to Senegal after a four-year hiatus.
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Marks & Spencer pulls out of Russia after 17 years
The retail giant previously said complex franchise agreements prevented it from leaving completely.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal
Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail.
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Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'
A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon.
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The changing face of the North Sea oil industry
Some workers are still banking on a career in oil and gas, others are focusing on a greener future.
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Why Africa couldn’t get urgent global deal on drought
Africa has been hit by 14 extreme droughts in the past two years alone - more than any other continent.
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Grocery prices rise at the fastest rate since 2009
People are increasingly worried about cost of the weekly shop, says research firm Kantar.
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Klarna to cut 10% of staff as it warns of recession
The buy now pay later firm plans to axe around 700 workers ahead of a "likely recession".
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Cost of living: Rise in food export curbs sparks concerns
Malaysia has become the latest country in Asia to cut food exports to keep prices down at home.
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Monday, May 23, 2022
French Open 2022: Amanda Anisimova beats Naomi Osaka in first round
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is beaten by Amanda Anisimova in a high quality first-round encounter at the French Open.
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China and Taiwan: A really simple guide
Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all
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Cost of living: We cannot rule out a windfall tax, says minister
Simon Clarke will not confirm a levy on energy firms to tackle rising costs, but promises pragmatism.
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Biden says China 'flirting with danger' over Taiwan
The US leader vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacked, likening such a move to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine war: Russian assault on key Donbas city intensifies
Moscow has been accused of a "scorched earth" policy in its efforts to capture Severodonetsk.
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Sunday, May 22, 2022
Australia election: A great shock to the system
Politics will now be greener, more feminine, and more emphatically Australian, writes Nick Bryant.
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E.On UK boss warns 40% of customers face fuel poverty
Chief executive Michael Lewis has called for government intervention to help struggling households.
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Nigeria: Four die in Lagos Island building collapse
Four people die after a three-storey building collapsed in an upmarket area of Lagos.
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Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians
The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies.
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Floods in Bangladesh and India affect millions
At least 50 people are dead after some areas are battered by widespread flooding and landslides.
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Monkeypox: Israel and Switzerland confirm cases
It means the viral outbreak has spread to 14 countries with more than 80 cases detected so far.
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