A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.
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Saturday, June 25, 2022
Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says
The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.
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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors
Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.
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Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill
The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.
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The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China
It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car.
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Italy's Red Brigades: Ex-members face extradition from France
A French court will decide the fate of several ex-members of the violent Red Brigades guerrilla group.
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Friday, June 24, 2022
USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered
The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.
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Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights
Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.
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Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution
Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10.
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Robinsons ends Wimbledon sponsorship after 86 years
The soft drink has had a partnership with the tennis championships since the mid-1930s.
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Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist
It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May.
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BA strikes at risk of spreading to more staff
The airline's engineers and call centre workers in the UK are being consulted over industrial action.
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Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details
A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.
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Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city
Severodonetsk is the focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of the east.
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Thursday, June 23, 2022
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement
Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year.
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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing
The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies.
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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing
The country has triggered the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after drop in Russia supplies.
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Rail strike: Law change would allow agency staff to cover industrial action
Ministers say the plan, which needs Parliament's approval, would limit the impact of future strikes.
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Sexual harassment at Western Australia mines 'appalling and systemic'
It has been "generally accepted or overlooked" at sites run by large firms, a landmark report says.
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World Aquatics Championships: US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool
American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez is rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Will my summer holiday flights be cancelled?
Aviation workers across Europe have voted to strike this summer, which could cause more disruption.
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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK
UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.
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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise
There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.
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Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder
President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
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Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York
It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on the US city's streets.
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How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa
Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Brewdog approached Heineken about partial sale
Brewdog’s CEO was involved in preliminary discussions in 2018 about a potential sale of part of the beer firm.
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Uvalde mass shooting: Photos show armed police waiting in school hallway
Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say.
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Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners
The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China.
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Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine
The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.
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Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory
Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions.
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Food bills are set to soar by £380 this year
Grocery prices rose by 8.3% over the past four weeks, the highest level in 13 years.
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COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada
The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China
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Monday, June 20, 2022
Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault
The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.
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Primark finally goes online in new click-and-collect trial
The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet.
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Ukraine war: Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier
Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months.
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Rail strike: Travellers face reduced service ahead of rail strikes
Last-minute talks are due to take place, but passengers are advised to avoid travel as services prepare to wind down.
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EasyJet to cut more flights over summer holidays
The airline has scaled back its plans after major airports announced caps on flight numbers.
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Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero
All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels.
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Sunday, June 19, 2022
Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted
World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.
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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM
The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU.
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US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round
Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.
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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia
Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.
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Rail strikes will punish innocent people, transport secretary says
But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday.
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Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief
Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater.
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