Showing posts with label BBC News - World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC News - World. Show all posts

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Explosions hit Syrian capital - local media

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There were also 'plumes of smoke' seen across the city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Australian Open 2024 results: Mirra Andreeva stages comeback win, Aryna Sabalenka & Coco Gauff progress

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Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

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Comoros cuts internet after violent election protests

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Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.

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Canadian former pole vault world champion Barber dies aged 29

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Canada's former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at the age of 29 from medical complications.

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan

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Emma Raducanu sees her first Grand Slam appearance since wrist and ankle surgeries ended by Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch

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The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.

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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?

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Indian PM Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep could spark a tourist surge - but is the island chain ready?

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves

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Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.

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China reports accelerating population decline

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The decline underscores concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Sachin Tendulkar: Indian cricket legend flags 'disturbing' deepfake video

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The fake video appears to show Sachin Tendulkar promoting an online gaming app.

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Iowa caucuses: DeSantis edges out Haley for distant second behind Trump

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is projected to win a distant second place, with Nikki Haley in third.

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Cyclone Belal: Mauritius raises warning to maximum

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Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea

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Sagiv Jehezkel held up a bandaged hand that read "100 days. 7/10", a reference to Hamas's 7 October attacks.

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Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China

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Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.

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Sunday, January 14, 2024

Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader

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Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

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Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza

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Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

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The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

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BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

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Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

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