Monday, January 3, 2022

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser's deal with Jeffrey Epstein to be released

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The Duke of York's lawyers believe it could free him from liability in a civil case against him.

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China: Concern over Xi'an residents' midnight quarantine

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Some people in Xi'an complained after they were forced out of their homes during a Covid outbreak.

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Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

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Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken.

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Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77

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The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils.

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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

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The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.

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Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

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The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.

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Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

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The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work.

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Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

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Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks - health boss

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Health boss says Omicron may lead to herd immunity but it would be better achieved via vaccination.

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EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage

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The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe.

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Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

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Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities.

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EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row

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A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition.

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Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030

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The PM wants domestic flights to go green, as part of ambitious national plans to cut emissions.

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Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

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Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.

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Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19.

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Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

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A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead.

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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

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When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.

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Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

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Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

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The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

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Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

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Covid: Workplaces told to plan for absences of up to 25%

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Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.

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Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family

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Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away.

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Covid: UAE bans foreign travel for citizens without booster jab

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Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

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Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans

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Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.

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New law allowing assisted suicide takes effect in Austria

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The new law allows chronically or terminally ill adults to make provisions for an assisted suicide.

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French car-burning returns for New Years' Eve

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Car burning has become an annual event in French suburbs since riots hit several cities in 2005.

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NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers

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DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

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Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

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Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

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The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

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Friday, December 31, 2021

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat

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Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court.

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Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records

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The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death.

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Nationwide customers hit by payment glitch

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Customers were left questioning why their wages had failed to appear in their account on Friday.

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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years

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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people.

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Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news

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BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting.

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Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn

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Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across the US state of Colorado.

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict

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Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, said the verdict was a 'tremendous relief'

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Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors

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A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match

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The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries.

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Santander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder

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The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander.

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Tiger shot and dies at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm

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A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.

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Average house price hits record high of £255,000

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Typical prices leap almost £24,000 since January, making the strongest year since 2006, Nationwide says.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Adnams brewery boss says sector lost 50% of Christmas trade

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Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says.

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Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment

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The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent.

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Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward

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The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital.

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China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears

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Four men accused of people trafficking were paraded through the streets, to mixed reactions online.

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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer

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Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter.

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Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid

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Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet.

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Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status

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World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian Open.

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Covid: Welsh pubs and bars hit 'far worse' than in England

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Pubs and bars fear tougher Covid rules in Wales will see New Year's Eve custom cross the border.

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