Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran.
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Saturday, April 1, 2023
Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day
Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results.
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Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules
After months of protests, authorities make clear their enforcement of hijab rules on women.
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Ukraine accuses Orthodox Church leader Pavel of pro-Russian stance
The abbot of Kyiv's main monastery appears in court and denies backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The TikTok fears and their impact on Africa
Should African governments join the West's chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app?
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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera
Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Amazon workers in Coventry announce six more strike dates
Union members in Coventry say they will take action on six dates in April in a continuing pay row.
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Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday
The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.
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Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit
The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant.
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House prices see biggest annual fall since 2009
Property prices dropped by 3.1% in the year to March, the Nationwide says.
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Swimmer 'body shamed' in surf club nudity row
An Australian woman was told she had broken rules by being naked in a changing room.
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UK economy grew at the end of last year
The economy performed better than previously estimated in the final three months of 2022, new figures show.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Bankers convicted of helping Putin's friend
A cellist who is godfather to the Russian leader's daughter deposited huge sums in Swiss accounts.
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Premier League clubs avoided £250m in tax, expert estimate
It follows analysis of football agents being paid to represent both players and clubs in transfers.
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Russia detains US journalist Evan Gershkovich on suspicion of spying
Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which is "deeply concerned" for his safety.
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Israeli gun ownership rising amid violence surge
Israel's new right-wing government has loosened gun laws in response to deadly attacks.
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London Stansted Airport: The race against time to resurface a runway
Engineers are halfway through a five-month project to lay about 65,000 tonnes of asphalt.
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Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry
The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Netanyahu rejects Biden's call to drop Israel judicial overhaul
Israel's PM reacts angrily after President Biden warns that it "cannot continue down this road".
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Mortgage lending hits lowest since 2016 excluding pandemic
Borrowing falls sharply as rates rise but more mortgage applications are approved, says Bank of England
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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage
Right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.
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Amritpal Singh: Rumours swirl as search for controversial Sikh preacher continues
Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings.
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Unusually vivid Southern Lights glow over New Zealand
Aurora-chasing photographers say they are seeing more brilliant, intense displays this season.
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Next says price rises will be less than expected this year
Lower shipping costs and factory prices means price rises will be lower this year, retailer says.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon
The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say.
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Bank of England on heightened alert for further banking turmoil
Bank of England says it remains vigilant after US bank collapses spark fears over financial stability.
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Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter
Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Creed III actor Jonathan Majors charged with assault and harassment
A 30-year-old woman says she was injured in an altercation with the Creed III star on Saturday.
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Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre
People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building.
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Baboon's death after two week hunt sparks outcry in Taiwan
The escaped animal had been on the loose for weeks, prompting an island-wide search.
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky
The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky.
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Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí
Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide.
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Outrage at public contract for firm behind P&O sackings
It comes after DP World is chosen to run a new freeport, despite having sacked 800 workers without notice last year.
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Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival
The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.
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Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying
Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade.
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Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence
The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.
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Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence
The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.
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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Tunisia migrants: At least 29 die off coast
The sub-Saharan African migrants were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy.
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UAE pardons Israeli woman jailed on drug charges
Fidaa Kiwan is allowed to return home amid improving relations between Israel and the Gulf state.
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John Lewis: Ex-boss says changing ownership model would be a tragedy
Andy Street says the department store chain should not change its staff ownership structure.
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Ovo launches energy deal below government price cap
The supplier launches 12-month tariff of £2,275, as falling gas prices finally start feeding through to bills.
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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school
Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.
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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones
The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities.
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