Thursday, September 2, 2021

Food production in the UK at risk of moving overseas, warns industry

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A retail group warns the sector is under such strain that some food production may have to leave the UK.

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China's media cracks down on 'effeminate' styles

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The media regulator says it will shun "vulgar influencers" while casting a spotlight on stars' pay.

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China's media cracks down on 'effeminate' styles

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The media regulator says it will shun "vulgar influencers" while casting a spotlight on stars' pay.

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WhatsApp issued second-largest GDPR fine of €225m

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The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine.

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WhatsApp given second-largest GDPR fine

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The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine.

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Afghan evacuee boy who ate poisonous mushrooms dies in Poland

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The five year old ate the mushrooms at a refugee centre near Warsaw after his evacuation from Kabul.

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Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up

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The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance.

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Top Gun and Mission: Impossible films delayed due to US Covid spike

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Tom Cruise's movies are put on hold as studios fear a recent US Covid spike will deter cinemagoers.

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Tokyo 2020: Anger after Paralympian is stripped of gold medal for being late

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Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli won his shot put event but had his title revoked because he was three minutes late.

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Yves de M'Bella: Ivory Coast TV host sentenced for promoting rape

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A guest was asked to simulate a sexual assault using a mannequin live on Ivory Coast TV.

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Halo Trust resumes Afghanistan explosive clearance work

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The Halo Trust, which has its HQ in Scotland, resumes its clearance operations under Taliban rule.

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Siddharth Shukla: Indian TV actor dies at 40

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He acted in several hit TV shows and also won popular reality show Bigg Boss in 2019.

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Mikis Theodorakis, composer of Zorba the Greek, dies aged 96

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Mikis Theodorakis was also a key figure of resistance to the Greek military junta of the 1970s.

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Syed Ali Shah Geelani: The man who fought for Kashmir’s freedom

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Syed Ali Shah Geelani believed India should not rule the region and never changed his stand.

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Gym Group sees demand surge as young people lack space at home

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Gym Group says it has seen a "rapid recovery" in membership numbers and plans to open 40 more sites.

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Afghanistan: Qatar and Turkey become Taliban's lifeline to the outside world

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Qatar and Turkey emerge as key channels between Afghanistan's new rulers and the outside world.

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New York City declares state of emergency after record rainfall

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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city was "enduring an historic weather event".

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Afghanistan: British passport delay blamed for baby stranded in Kabul

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"We want to hug her, kiss her", say her parents, who had to return to the UK to replace travel documents.

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JD Sports perplexed by Footasylum deal knockback

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The competition watchdog says it still has concerns the merger could lead to a worse deal for shoppers.

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Companies House rejects 800 potentially offensive names

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More than 800 company names have been rejected over the past two years.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

North Korea rejects offer of almost 3 million Covid-19 jabs

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The country asked that the shots offered under the Covax scheme be redirected to harder hit nations.

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French police car crashes after officer fires Taser at driver

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A lawyers says the officers were "having fun" when one fired her Taser and the driver lost control.

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Long Covid in children 'nowhere near scale feared'

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Public should be reassured over rates of persistent symptoms, leading child health experts say.

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Twitter tests safety mode feature to silence abuse

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Once enabled in settings, the new feature will automatically sniff out abusive tweets.

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Afghanistan: Taliban parade captured equipment in Kandahar

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The militant group showcased the kit captured during their takeover of Afghanistan.

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Amazon to recruit 55,000 staff for expansion drive

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About 2,500 jobs will be created in the UK, with another 40,000 in the US.

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Climate change: Big increase in weather disasters over the past five decades

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Floods, storms and extreme events increase five-fold but the number of people dying in them fell.

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Wetherspoon runs low on beer amid driver shortage

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The pub chain and a Coca-Cola bottler are among firms affected by a shortage of UK lorry drivers.

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Hurricane Ida: Before and after images reveal devastation

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Aerial photographs reveal damage and flooding in parts of Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.

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Zambian President Hichilema inherits 'empty treasury'

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Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.

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Former Afghan minister: Women fearful but walking the streets

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Former Afghan finance minister Omar Zakhilwal says there is no alternative to working with the Taliban.

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Italian police guard stations as Covid pass on trains begins

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Anti-vaccination protesters say they will target rail services in more than 50 cities.

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South America's drought-hit Paraná river at 77-year low

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The Paraná is a key waterway for shipping and also provides drinking water for millions of people.

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Iceland PM saddened by football sex abuse scandal

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The board of Iceland's football authority resigned after it was accused of covering up allegations.

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International Space Station facing irreparable failures, Russia warns

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The majority of in-flight systems on the ISS have passed their expiry date, an official warns.

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Afghanistan: UK and Taliban in talks over further evacuations

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A UK official is in Qatar for talks to secure the exit of both UK and Afghan nationals, No 10 says.

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CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'

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Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money".

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Afghanistan: Taliban asked if there will be a place for women in new government

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In a BBC Pashto interview, the leadership was questioned about how the group intend to govern the country.

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JoJo Maman Bebe hikes prices for first time in 5 years

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The baby goods retailer tells the BBC that it has raised prices for the first time in five years.

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Air pollution may reduce life expectancy of Indians by nine years, says study

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Millions in north India face the most extreme levels of air pollution in the world, the report says.

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Jamie Spears 'dragging feet' on Britney censorship

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The pop star's father has been accused of trying to extort his daughter before departing the role.

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Texas passes law banning abortion after six weeks

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The law, one of the most restrictive in the US, passes as the Supreme Court fails to block it.

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UK house price rises accelerate, says Nationwide

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Property prices are 13% higher than at the start of the pandemic, the building society says.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Amid violent reprisals, Afghans fear the Taliban's 'amnesty' was empty

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Reports suggest the Taliban are searching for, and allegedly killing, people they pledged to leave in peace.

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Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees

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Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country.

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Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?

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The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean?

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NHS blood tube shortage: Supplier ramps up imports

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Becton Dickinson has announced it will deliver 9 million blood test tubes to the NHS this week.

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Caldor fire: Lake Tahoe deserted as Californians evacuate

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A major wildfire which began weeks ago is still spreading at the popular Californian holiday spot.

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Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist's website for £244k

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Duped buyer says he feels "burned" after apparent hack of Banksy website.

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UNHCR 'cautiously optimistic' over working with Taliban

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The UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says there has been some "positive" contact with the Taliban.

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