Saturday, October 21, 2023

Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians

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Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.

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Ukraine war: Why Kyiv's Dnipro east bank gain could be significant

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Ukrainian troops believe their advance across the Dnipro River could help them launch a larger offensive.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

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Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

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Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Residents leave as tension grows at Israel-Lebanon border

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Fears fighting could erupt between Hezbollah and Israel are seeing communities on both sides evacuate.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Natalee Holloway's suspected killer, Joran van der Sloot, admits to crime, says mother

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Joran van der Sloot "brutally murdered" the Alabama teenager who went missing in Aruba, the judge said.

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Israel Gaza: Biden clinches deal with Egypt to allow aid

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In Tel Aviv, Mr Biden says Israel has a right to hit back for the Hamas attack that triggered fighting.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

At scene of hospital blast: 'People are still collecting body parts'

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Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza City, health officials say.

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Country Garden: China property giant default fears grow

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The housing sector accounts for a third of China's economy, whose post-pandemic recovery has been sluggish.

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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

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Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

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A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm at full power

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Seagreen, off the Angus coast, can generate enough electricity to power two-thirds of Scotland's households

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HS2: Labour criticises 'back of fag packet' transport plan

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The party says the government's alternative plans after scrapping the northern leg of HS2 are an "insult".

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Police shoot man in hunt for Brussels gunman

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It follows Monday night's incident where two Swedish nationals were killed in the Belgian capital.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Ten former Tuffnells depots reopen after rescue deal

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A total of 12 former Tuffnells delivery depots are back up and running.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

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The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges

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He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi's anti-corruption crackdown.

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Same-sex marriage: The lesbian activist seeking equal rights in India

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Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91

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The three-time Oscar nominee was also known for her campaigning for the civil rights movement.

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Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online?

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How false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content shapes the general public's view of the war.

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Manchester United: Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy club

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Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdraws from the process to buy Manchester United.

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