Thursday, January 7, 2021

Trump blocked from Twitter for 12 hours after appeal to rioters

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Twitter says if he does not delete three tweets he will not be allowed back on the platform.

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Millionaire French hotel owner to testify in kidnap trial

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Jacqueline Veyrac, 80, will give evidence in France over a botched attempt to kidnap her for ransom.

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Little action at Trump auction for Arctic oil rights

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An Alaska state agency emerged as the main bidder at the sale, which was opposed by environmentalists.

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British Gas staff start five-day strike over pay

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Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout.

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Government vows to end complex leasehold costs

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The proposals should help those with shorter leases fearing bills of many thousands of pounds.

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Lockdown: 'I've borrowed £4m just to remain closed'

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The new lockdown has pushed pubs and restaurants into yet more debt, some of which may never be repaid.

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Social media giants remove Trump video

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YouTube, Google and Facebook have taken his message to protesters down due to false allegations.

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Elon Musk's guide to getting ahead in business

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Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become one of the richest people on the planet.

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Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry

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Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare.

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Streets of Beijing back to life after Covid

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The BBC asks people in Beijing whether they think their economy's recovered from the Covid pandemic.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Neil Young sells song rights in '$150m' deal

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Investment company Hipgnosis buys a half share of 1,180 songs by the Canadian folk rocker.

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Dr Dre: Rap legend in hospital after brain aneurysm

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The hip-hop star and producer says he is "doing great" and "getting excellent care".

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Bird flu: India to cull poultry amid fears of virus

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Avian flu was has so far been detected in wild geese, crows and ducks in various parts of the country.

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Covid: WHO team investigating virus origins denied entry to China

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Visas had not been cleared for team members already en route to probe the origins of the virus.

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US Congress set to certify Joe Biden victory amid protests

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Donald Trump says he will address supporters protesting against the certification of his defeat.

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Can rebel Republicans overturn the election?

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Congress is in the spotlight as it meets in a joint session this week to count the electoral votes.

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Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon

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The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights activists.

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M&S signs call to action over Uighur forced labour

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M&S said it was important to encourage other companies to examine their clothing supply chains .

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Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon

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The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights activists.

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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps

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The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.

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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps

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The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.

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National security law: Mass arrests in Hong Kong 'over primary vote'

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Leader Carrie Lam had warned participation in the unofficial primaries could amount to subversion.

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Coronavirus: Dutch shocked to be EU vaccination stragglers

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Caution and bureaucracy have made the Dutch last in the EU to start vaccinating against Covid-19.

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The Lagos Third Mainland Bridge: Six months of traffic woe in Nigeria

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Commuters in Nigeria's most populous city have been dealing with the partial closure of a busy link.

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US election 2020: The people who still believe Trump won

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A distrust of the electoral process among Trump supporters could have implications for the nation.

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Stuck in Taiwan, a Brit spearheads campaign to clean up river

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Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Arrivals in UK could soon need negative test

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The government says it is considering the move to prevent the virus spreading "across the UK border".

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UK new car registrations in 2020 sink to 30-year low

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New 2020 car registrations sink to a 30-year low and see biggest one-year drop since the Second World War

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Covid: 12 life tasks in lockdown - what has changed?

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From registering a birth to getting a plumber. not everything is the same as during the first lockdown.

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FTSE 100 chief executives 'earn average salary within 3 days'

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FTSE 100 bosses will earn more in the first three days of this week than the average workers' annual wage.

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CEO Secrets: 'Try bartering to kickstart your business'

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The boss of an advertising screens company says he used barter to get a prime London office location.

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Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril

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The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.

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A tourist, in Afghanistan?

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Conflict has made Afghanistan an unlikely tourist destination, but a blogger is bucking the trend.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Morrisons' sales boosted by early Christmas shopping

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The supermarket saw strong trading over the key Christmas period, with a big jump in sales of champagne.

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Australian advert of man eating bat sandwich investigated

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Australia's advertising watchdog says it has received a number of complaints from viewers.

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Covid: Japan's top sumo wrestler infected with coronavirus

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Hakuho, the Mongolian-born grand champion, has tested positive for the virus.

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Cyclone Imogen: Downgraded storm brings flood warnings to Queensland

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The first cyclone of Australia’s season has been downgraded but continues to cause danger.

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Singapore reveals Covid tracing data is available to police

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Reversing earlier assurances, officials say tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations.

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Australian advert of man eating bat sandwich investigated

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Australia's advertising watchdog says it has received a number of complaints from viewers.

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South Korea calls for release of tanker seized by Iran

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Iran says it seized the South Korean-flagged tanker and detained its crew over pollution violations.

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Georgia Senate: Biden and Trump rally voters on eve of poll

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The results of Tuesday's Senate races will determine the balance of power in the upper chamber.

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Georgia Senate: ‘I've never seen this energy before'

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All eyes are on the Senate runoff in Georgia, a key race that could help define Biden's presidency.

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NYSE scraps plans to delist Chinese telecoms giants

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The New York Stock Exchange has made a U-turn following "further consultation" with regulators.

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Mexican fisherman 'dies after attack on Sea Shepherd conservationists'

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Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California.

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Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown

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Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown.

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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'

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An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.

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New York transit workers: 'We don't get respect'

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A subway conductor and a bus driver in New York share their stories of working during the pandemic.

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South Korea: Child rapist's release sparks demand for change

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The release of a child rapist has South Korea in uproar with calls to toughen legislation.

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Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry

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Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare.

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Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021

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A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead.

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