A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023
Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs
The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.
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Bob Dylan sells Scottish Highlands estate for £4m
The singer bought Aultmore House in 2006 but has not visited in at least four years
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ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban
The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19.
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban
One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.
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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city
Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.
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House prices rise again as mortgage rates ease
Prices rose 0.5% last month, Halifax says, and there are signs activity in the market is picking up.
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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion
Citizens have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Paris 2024: Construction at surfing venue in Tahiti paused after coral damaged
The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.
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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark
The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.
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Travel giant considers leaving London Stock Exchange
If Tui delists it shares it would be another blow to the UK's attractiveness as a base for big firms.
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Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies
The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.
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Thames Water says turnaround will 'take time'
The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.
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YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.
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Monday, December 4, 2023
Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story
The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.
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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.
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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea
The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".
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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"
The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.
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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?
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Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis
Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans.
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