Friday, April 7, 2023

Covid origins: Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data

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A peer-reviewed study connects the virus with animals sold in the market linked with early cases.

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Forget a K9 unit, this police station has a bunny

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Meet Officer Hops, the Yuba City Police Department's furry 'wellness officer'.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

The moment lightning strikes the tip of Toronto's CN Tower

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Lightning struck the famous tower early on Wednesday morning.

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Renting: Six out of 10 renters live in energy-inefficient homes

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Renters in Blackpool tell the BBC they're struggling while living in flats which have poor energy efficiency ratings.

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US and UK walk out on Russia's Lvova-Belova at UN meeting

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The US, UK, Albania and Malta walked out as Russia's envoy for children's rights spoke via video.

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CBI lobby group in 'difficult place' after rape claim, says member

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Andy Wood, boss of brewer Adnams, says his company is considering its membership of the group.

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Mutsugoro: Japan's beloved zoologist Masanori Hata dies at 87

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He is best known for directing the 1980s classic, The Adventures of Milo and Otis.

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Dalaneo Martin: Bodycam video shows US officer shoot teen in back

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The justice department investigates the death of a teen shot by an officer sitting behind him in a car.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

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Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1.

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Trump indictment: US going to hell, says ex-president

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The former president is accused of falsifying business records relating to a hush money payment.

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Virgin Orbit boss blasts leaders in parting email

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Tony Gingiss, chief operating officer at the rocket firm, tells staff they "deserved better".

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Trump charged: How the world reacted to his arrest

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Mr Trump's face is stamped on front pages around the world. Read how other countries saw his arrest.

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Taliban bans Afghan female staff, UN says

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The UN said that while there has been no written communication, the Taliban have informed them verbally.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Coach firms try Eurotunnel after Dover ferry delays

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The cross-Channel operator has seen a rise in enquiries but is unlikely to have availability.

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CBI annual dinner in doubt after misconduct claims

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The business lobby group is facing a number of allegations and is conducting an investigation.

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Nato gathers to welcome Finland as 31st member

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Finland's flag will be raised at Nato as the length of Russia's border with member states is doubled.

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Arunachal Pradesh: India rejects China's attempt to rename disputed places

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Delhi's comments come amid reports that China has renamed 11 places along a disputed Himalayan border region.

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Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy

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The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed.

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Cost of living: What payments are available and how do you claim?

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Low-income households, pensioners and some disabled people can get extra help with energy bills.

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Bear meat vending machine is a first for Japan

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Different cuts of locally killed black bear are proving popular with those who see it as a delicacy.

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Word's deepest fish: Expedition chief explains how video was filmed

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Scientist Alan Jamieson explains how his team captured footage 8,336m (27,349ft) under water.

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Have we fallen out of love with Wordle?

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The daily puzzle was a global social media phenomenon. What happened to the Wordle love?

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Sunday, April 2, 2023

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

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The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified.

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Cafe explosion in St Petersburg kills military blogger

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A blast in a St Petersburg cafe kills Russian Vladlen Tatarsky, who blogged from the Ukraine frontline.

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Trump 'gearing up for battle' at New York court hearing, lawyer says

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The former president says he will address supporters in Florida after his Tuesday court hearing in New York.

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Swiss probe into UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse

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The rushed takeover deal is to be investigated by Switzerland's federal prosecutor.

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Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

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The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony.

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Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

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The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back".

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

Balochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran

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Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran.

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Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings.

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