Thursday, October 7, 2021

Poland's top court ruling marks major challenge to EU laws

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The country's top court says Polish judges should not use EU law to question the independence of their peers.

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Travel red list cut to just seven countries

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From Monday, arrivals from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels.

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US senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default

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The deal comes some two weeks before it was due to be reached and must still be passed in Congress.

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Fuel group wants public inquiry into supply chaos

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The Petrol Retailers Association says lessons need to be learned to protect motorists.

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Malaria vaccine: When will it be available?

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Following the announcement about the first malaria vaccine, we look at some of the key questions.

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Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator

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Bills will go up in line with soaring wholesale costs, with prices set to stay volatile, says Ofgem.

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In pictures: The life of Ndakasi, a gorilla who went viral

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The mountain gorilla who shot to global fame after posing for a relaxed selfie with a ranger has died.

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NatWest faces fine over money laundering failings

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The state-backed bank pleads guilty to offences and could now be hit with a large penalty.

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Tanzanian novelist wins Nobel Prize for Literature

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The Swedish Academy praised him for his writings on the effects of colonialism.

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Business is not the bogeyman, firms tell Boris Johnson

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The boss of Iceland says blaming business for supply shortages is "simply not helpful".

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Andy Murray's wedding ring stolen

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Andy Murray appeals for help after his tennis shoes and wedding ring are "stolen" in Indian Wells.

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Nazi haul discovered by Brazil police at home of suspected child abuser

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Uniforms, flags and documents are found in a police search in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Nato expels eight Russians from its mission for spying

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Russia rejects accusations its staff with the defence alliance are secret intelligence officers.

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Regulator closes refund probe into Ryanair and BA

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The CMA calls for a change in the law, as customers miss out on refunds after cancelled flights amid Covid.

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Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man to launch 7-Eleven in India

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The first store is set to open in the western city of Mumbai on Saturday.

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Nazi trial: 100-year-old SS guard in court in Germany

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Josef S is accused of complicity in the murder of 3,518 prisoners at Sachsenhausen near Berlin.

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Islamic State mother Nicole Jack says 'don't sweep us under carpet'

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Nicole Jack, who joined IS in 2015, says she is "out of sight, out of mind" in a camp in Syria.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Fat Bear Week: 480 Otis crowned chunkiest boy in Alaska

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Otis is not the biggest behemoth in Katmai National Park's annual battle but he is the most beloved.

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Zitouna TV: Tunisian station shut down after host reads anti-dictator poem

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Zitouna TV has been raided, days after a host was arrested for reading an anti-dictator poem.

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Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children

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After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives.

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Kylie Minogue confirms she is moving back to Australia

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The singer tells the BBC she is returning to the country of her birth after 30 years in the UK.

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Fuel retailers 'frustrated' despite improvement

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A shortage of petrol and diesel at many forecourts in London and the South East has eased.

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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

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In his party conference speech, Boris Johnson said he wants to move to a "high-wage" economy.

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Princess Haya: Dubai ruler had ex-wife's phone hacked - UK court

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Sheikh Mohammed interfered with British justice during his divorce custody case, says High Court.

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Twitch reportedly suffers massive data leak

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Documents, shared in online forums appear to show records of payments made to streamers.

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German elections: 'Kingmaker' parties back centre-left coalition talks

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In a blow to the ruling conservatives, the Greens and liberals will start talks with their rivals.

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Brazil: Strong winds cause sandstorm in São Paulo

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A "total" disaster, a residents says, as the storm turns the sky orange in parts of São Paulo state.

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Joyce Echaquan: Racism played role in death, coroner finds

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The woman in Canada filmed herself being insulted by hospital staff shortly before her death.

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Corporation tax: Ireland moving towards reform deal

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Ireland's corporation tax rate is among the lowest in the developed world.

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Russia investigates prison torture allegations after videos leaked

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More than a thousand videos that appear to show widespread abuse are leaked to a human rights group.

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Spain rent: Monthly €250 bonus plan for under-35s

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Anyone aged from 18 to 35 would be offered the money to help them leave their parents' home to rent.

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R. Kelly's YouTube channels removed after conviction

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It comes after the singer was found guilty of sex trafficking last month.

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Pay gap between men and women fails to improve

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Experts alarmed by the number of national employers and High Street firms that continue to have large pay gaps.

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Industry calls for help amid record gas prices

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The UK's gas benchmark price hits record highs on Wednesday after rising 37%.

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Evacuated Afghan girl's pet bird finds sanctuary with French envoy

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Juji the mynah now lives at the ambassador's residence in Abu Dhabi, and can even tweet "bonjour".

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Tina Turner sells music rights for reported $50m sum

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The star hands over the rights to songs like The Best and Nutbush City Limits to music company BMG.

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Chemistry Nobel awarded for mirror-image molecules

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Two scientists have been awarded the chemistry Nobel for their work on building new molecules.

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Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss

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Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme is the solution to shortages.

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Tesco 'outperforms' with sales and profits growth

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Britain's biggest supermarket shrugs off the impact of the pandemic and supply chain crisis.

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Climate change: Voices from global south muted by climate science

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Climate academics from some of the regions worst hit by warming are struggling to be published.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram?

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Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours.

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Facebook and Instagram outage: How did it affect influencers?

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Influencers react to Monday's social media outage.

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Pandora Papers: As BHS teetered, how Sir Philip and Lady Green went on a property spree

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Sir Philip and Lady Green spent millions as the retail chain they had off-loaded went to the wall.

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Philippines: Son of ex-dictator Marcos to run for president

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr's father was accused of widespread human rights abuses during his two-decade rule.

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Afghanistan: Taliban unlawfully killed 13 ethnic Hazara people, Amnesty says

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The Taliban denies the alleged killings - the second time the group is accused of a Hazara massacre.

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India: Trapped baby elephant rescued after falling into pit

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The baby elephant was separated from its herd when it fell into a pit.

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Pandora Papers: ‘Public pressure will cause politicians to act’

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Change requires international political will, the European Parliament’s tax subcommittee chair says.

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Tesla must pay $137m to racially harassed former worker

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A judge rules the firm did not take reasonable steps to stop a US factory worker from being abused.

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US to combat threats of violence against teachers

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Reports of intimidation and threats of violence against teachers rise in response to Covid rules.

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Facebook down: Six hours without WhatsApp

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People around the world lose contact with their families and patients are cut off from doctors.

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