Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Many postmasters still in the dark over justice

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The Post Office has been unable to contact 126 people who were convicted on the basis of flawed evidence.

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DFDS ferry boss warns of 20 mile queues at Dover if checks do not ease

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Chris Parker says it "won't work" to have increased passenger numbers with current restrictions.

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Fighting the darknet drug dealers who keep coming back

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BBC research finds hundreds of dealers who have survived multiple police shutdowns of darknet marketplaces.

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£150,000 starting salaries as firms fight for staff

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A shortage of talent is driving up wages worldwide, says professional recruitment firm Robert Walters.

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What's at stake in the struggle over US voting laws

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Democrats are readying a high-stakes battle over elections, an issue both parties want to reform.

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Novak Djokovic: Questions raised over tennis star's travel declaration

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Australian officials are investigating whether inaccurate information was given, local media says.

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Magawa, the landmine-sniffing hero rat, dies aged eight

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Magawa was awarded a gold medal for heroism for clearing landmines in Cambodia.

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Covid: Chile starts fourth vaccine dose amid rise in cases

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The country is the first in Latin America to offer a fourth dose, as Omicron fuels a surge in cases.

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Heathrow Airport suffers 600,000 cancellations in December

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Fresh travel restrictions sparked a wave of cancelled bookings at Britain's busiest airport.

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China: Doctor charged for treating fever patient

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The medic in Henan could face a prison term because there wasn't a fever clinic at their hospital.

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Spain: Badger thought to have found Roman treasure

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Archaeologists discovered Roman coins outside the den of an animal next to a cave in northern Spain.

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Past seven years hottest on record - EU satellite data

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Analysis shows 2021 was the fifth-warmest with record-breaking temperatures in some regions.

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Former Israeli PMs Netanyahu and Olmert face off in court in libel case

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Benjamin Netanyahu and his family are suing Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill.

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Novak Djokovic family end press conference after Covid event question

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The family of the tennis star end a press conference, refusing to be drawn on his positive PCR test.

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Djokovic's brother: We fight for truth and justice

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Djordje Djokovic, speaks about supporting the tennis star during his detention in Australia.

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Swedish PM under fire for illegal immigrant cleaner

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Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson says she was assured all company employees were working legally.

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Novak Djokovic's mother: We're here to celebrate our son's victory

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Dijana Djokovic speaks at a press conference after her son Novak had his Australian visa reinstated.

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Uganda schools reopen after almost two years of Covid closure

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Authorities warn that at least 30% of pre-pandemic pupils may never return after such a long absence.

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Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

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The retail giant joins a growing list of firms changing their rules as staff absences and costs begin to bite.

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Man arrested for bomb threat at Doja Cat concert

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The man phoned in a bomb threat in an attempt to jump the queue at a free show in Indianaopolis.

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

Morrisons scraps 'use by' date on milk in favour of sniff test

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The supermarket says a sniff test is a better guide to quality - with 'best before' labels used instead.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia says tennis star given no visa assurances

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The tennis star hopes to play in the Australian Open but instead could be deported.

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Covid pandemic: Chinese city tests 14m people after cluster

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As China pursues a zero-Covid policy, Tianjin aims to test all its residents within 48 hours.

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Kazakhstan unrest: At least 154 killed in crackdown on protests, reports say

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Days of violent anti-government protests also saw nearly 6,000 people arrested, officials say.

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Labour urges energy firm tax hike to help cut household bills

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The party says a windfall tax could soften the the impact of surging household costs by £200 a year.

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Kazakhstan: 'Growing suggestion violence linked to power struggle'

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There are growing suggestions violence in Kazakhstan is linked to a power struggle within the ruling elite, the BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the capital.

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Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

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Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years.

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

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Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

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Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard.

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Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

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The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

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Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced.

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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

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Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

Novak Djokovic thanks fans as he awaits deportation decision

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The men's tennis star is awaiting a decision on his deportation from Australia over a vaccination row.

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Hiring slows in US after strong year of job gains

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The US added a lower than expected 199,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

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Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

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The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims.

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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

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Bitcoin prices tumble amid rumblings from the US banking body and unrest in Kazakhstan.

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Gunfire heard as BBC visits scene of Kazakh clashes

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The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Almaty in the aftermath of violent protests.

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CES: Should the world’s biggest tech show have gone ahead?

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The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has gone ahead in Las Vegas, despite the pandemic.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Next warns of higher prices as costs rise

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The retailer says recent sales rose 20%, but wage, shipping and manufacturing costs are all rising.

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Covid-19: More than 100 test positive on an Italy-India flight

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They were among 179 passengers on the flight from Milan which landed in Amritsar on Wednesday.

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We don't know how high energy bills will go, says boss

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The founder and boss of Octopus Energy tells the BBC the sector is working on bringing prices down.

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Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio

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The tree grows only in an African rainforest the actor and conservationist helped save from logging.

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Covid: Pre-departure travel tests have outlived their usefulness - Shapps

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Rules for those travelling to England are changing as Omicron is now worldwide, the transport secretary says.

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Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

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Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday.

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PMQs: Labour's Angela Rayner steps up call for 5% energy bill VAT cut

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Angela Rayner says rising living costs are hitting families hard, but Boris Johnson insists help is available.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Pope Francis says choosing pets over kids is selfish

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Pope Francis has said that those who choose to have pets over children show "a form of selfishness".

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South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear

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A report reveals how a business family allegedly secured control of South Africa under ex-President Zuma.

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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM

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The tennis player must prove that he cannot be jabbed for medical reasons, Australia's prime minister says.

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Dakar Rally: France opens terrorism probe into Saudi Arabia blast

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The explosion in Saudi Arabia last week badly wounded French rally driver Philippe Boutron.

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Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

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The Balkan country is enforcing blackouts amid an electricity shortage caused by high global prices.

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