More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.
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Saturday, December 17, 2022
Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion
Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake.
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Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China
The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China.
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A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player
The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion.
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Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll
The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure.
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Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework
Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.
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Friday, December 16, 2022
Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel
The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.
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US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out
Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.
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Berlin's giant AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open
Two people are reportedly injured and 100 firefighters are responding to the incident.
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Black Friday fails to boost retail sales
Online sales fell last month despite Black Friday offers, but people stocked up early on Christmas food.
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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India defends cough syrups linked to Gambia child deaths
India's drug regulator says lab tests haven't shown any evidence of contamination in the four cough syrups.
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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds
BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Tax rates to rise for higher earners in Scotland
The higher rate of income tax will go up from 41p to 42p in the pound and the top rate from 46p to 47p.
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Denmark's new government drops public holiday to boost defence budget
The new government says it will scrap a public holiday observed since the 17th Century.
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Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence
Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.
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US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers
The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in China.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Grant Wahl: 'Nothing nefarious' in journalist's death during World Cup
The wife of Grant Wahl, the American journalist who died after collapsing in a World Cup press box, says there was nothing untoward in his death.
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China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK
A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.
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UK interest rates: How will a rise affect you and how high could it go?
Interest rates are expected to rise again as the cost if living goes up, so how could this affect you?
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World Cup 2022: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled
The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.
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Poor rail services caused by toxic mix, MPs told
There is a "total let-down" for rail passengers in the north of England, a transport committee hears.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Dangerous Christmas lights listed for sale on Amazon and eBay, Which? finds
Testing by consumer group Which? finds some cheap lights fail to meet UK electrical safety regulations.
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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors
He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.
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Anger as Roma teen shot by Greek police dies
The 16-year-old was shot in the head in the city of Thessaloniki after allegedly stealing €20 of petrol.
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament
Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.
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Train strikes: Support for walkouts not falling, insists RMT union boss
A series of strikes kicked off on Tuesday, bringing major disruption to the UK's rail network.
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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern apologises for MP insult caught on mic
In a parliamentary debate, the New Zealand prime minister used the insult after sitting down.
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Monday, December 12, 2022
Ministers to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid wave of strikes
The government will discuss contingency plans, including using the military to cover border staff.
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Peru's new leader proposes early election amid protests
Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024.
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Ukraine war: Odesa port reopens after energy network hit
The Black Sea port of Odesa has resumed operations after Russian strikes against the city on Saturday.
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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app
It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.
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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property
The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla - 270km west of Brisbane.
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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief
Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.
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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands
They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.
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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and Christmas post dates?
About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.
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UK weather: All flights suspended at Stansted Airport
Heathrow and Gatwick also cancel flights after fog and snow sweeps the country.
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues
Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.
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Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia
Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka.
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South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush
Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people.
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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'
Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin.
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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative
The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.
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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career
West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.
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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal
The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.
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