Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales

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Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault.

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PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading

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The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority.

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The stranded giraffes being rescued by raft

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A group of the animals in Kenya, who became trapped on a new island, are being rehomed and it isn't easy.

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Cost of goods 'set to rise' from shipping mayhem

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Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

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'Tax the wealthy to pay for coronavirus'

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The government should consider a wealth tax to patch up the public finances, tax experts say.

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Scam alert: 'I was desperate for a job'

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One victim's tells of "pushy" fraudsters as a charity says mental health issues leave people exposed to scams.

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US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

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FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.

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Could Brexit make my food more expensive?

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The UK is negotiating a new trade deal with the EU - how might the result affect food prices?

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So you want a career in computer games tournaments?

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The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense?

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Saudi Arabia: Three campaigns MBS cannot win

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US President-elect Joe Biden will press Mohammed bin Salman to act on Yemen, human rights and Qatar.

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Ahmadreza Djalali: The Swedish-Iranian doctor on Iran's death row

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How a Swedish-Iranian doctor's work trip to Tehran ended up in death row.

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The woman behind China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission

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Zhou Chengyu, 24, has been lauded on social media for her work as the project's youngest commander.

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Sinovac: What do we know about China's Covid-19 vaccine?

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The Sinovac vaccine is yet to finish late-stage trials, but is already being shipped to other countries.

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Covid: 'How a picture of my foot became anti-vaccine propaganda'

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A misunderstanding turned a woman's skin condition into fuel for conspiracy theories.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Japan announces new Covid-19 stimulus for economy

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The $708bn (£530bn) package includes subsidies for green investment and spending on digitalisation.

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Chuck Yeager: First pilot to fly supersonic dies aged 97

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The US pilot broke the sound barrier in 1947, helping to pave the way for America's space programme.

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Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate

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Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples.

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Christchurch massacre: Inquiry finds failures ahead of attack

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However, a report reveals inquiry a series of failures ahead of the 2019 attack.

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Civilians killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan soars by more than 300%

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In 2019 alone, more than two civilians each day were killed in airstrikes by the US or its allies.

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Lloyd Austin: Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary

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Lloyd Austin, who headed US Central Command, will be the first African-American defence secretary.

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French man guilty of shooting and impaling rowdy rooster

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Marcel was shot dead in May by a neighbour who had become irate over his regular crowing.

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JD Health soars on stock market debut

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Shares in the Chinese health giant surged by 34% on debut in Hong Kong's biggest listing of the year.

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Would you trust a 'virtual nanny' with your kids?

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As parents have struggled with childcare this year, a number of tech firms are offering solutions.

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Uber sheds self-driving cars to focus on profits

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Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.

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Bharat bandh: India farmers protest against law

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Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting at Delhi's borders against farm reforms.

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Coronavirus: Long road ahead as Russian vaccine rolled out

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Medics, teachers and social workers get priority for Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.

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Coronavirus in Kenya: The doctor who helped children to smile

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Dr Ashraf Emarah is one of 14 doctors to have died from coronavirus in Kenya, prompting a strike call.

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Mateusz Kuzimski: How a warehouse veg packer became a pro footballer

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Mateusz Kuzimski was working in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream.

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'Looking for part-time jobs was soul-destroying'

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With employers cutting hundreds of thousands of jobs, competition for work is fierce.

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Lottery player age to rise amid gambling crackdown

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There will be 'a major review' of gambling laws in a bid to protect children and vulnerable people.

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Uber sheds self-driving cars to prioritise profits

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Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.

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Hydrogen power: Firms join forces in bid to lower costs

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The possibility of a future powered significantly by clean hydrogen takes a small step closer.

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Georgia declares Biden winner for a third time

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After two recounts, Joe Biden is declared to have won Georgia by about 12,000 votes.

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'Brother against brother' in Trump country

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What's it like to be a Biden voter in a Trump heartland where many believe the election was rigged?

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Lebanon: 'Bread riots' in Beirut over reports subsidies on basic goods will end

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Crowds burn tyres in the capital, as the UN warns of a social catastrophe for the poorest families.

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Kabul University attack: Fears for mental health one month on

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One month after the Kabul University attack, students worry about the impact it's had on their mental health.

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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

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A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Thousands of fireworks light up sky as fire rages

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It took hundreds of firefighters several hours to bring the flames under control in southern Russia.

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Australia shark attack: Surfer survives mauling that was like 'being hit by a truck'

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A surfer who survived a great white attack in Australia is said to be lucky to be alive.

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B&Q owner Kingfisher to return £130m in Covid rates relief

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DIY specialist Kingfisher becomes the latest retailer to hand back support, taking the total to £2bn.

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The locusts threatening South African farms

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South Africa's farmers are fighting ongoing locust swarms to preserve the country's food security.

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Floyd Mayweather to fight Youtuber Logan Paul

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Floyd Mayweather, the former five-weight boxing world champion, announces he will take on YouTuber Logan Paul in a "special exhibition" fight in February 2021.

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Rita Ora sorry for Covid breach after Egypt trip

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The pop star should have been isolating at home after a trip to Egypt when she threw a party.

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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group in talks to rescue Debenhams

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The ailing department store chain went into liquidation last week, putting 12,000 jobs at risk.

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Romanian opposition takes narrow lead after election

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The governing party of PM Ludovic Orban could cling to power by allying with smaller parties.

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Pakistan: Covid patients die due to oxygen shortage in Peshawar

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The Pakistan hospital runs out of oxygen for hours, with patients' relatives 'begging' staff to help.

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Brexit: UK-EU talks to resume in final push for trade deal

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Talks continue after a tense weekend - as No 10 disputes EU claims that an agreement on fishing is close.

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Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change

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Walkers will make fertiliser by mixing potato waste with CO2 captured from beer fermentation.

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Ghana's election: Six things you should know

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More than 17 million Ghanaians are eligible to vote on Monday's poll to elect a new president and parliament.

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Covid: Most of California faces strict new lockdown as cases surge

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Over half of the US state's 40 million people will be affected as intensive care capacity plummets.

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