Sunday, April 3, 2022

War in Ukraine: Evidence grows of civilian killings in Bucha

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The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports signs of civilian killings in Bucha, near Kyiv. His report contains distressing images.

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The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

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What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

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Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

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Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

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War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

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A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

Manchester Airport: More delays blamed on lack of staff

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A lack of staff and surging demand with the Easter are blamed for long baggage queues for arrivals.

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War in Ukraine: Amongst wreckage in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv

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The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the airport, some 10 miles from Kyiv, which holds the wreckage of the world's biggest cargo plane.

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Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital

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Hundreds of businesses are destroyed in the main market of Hargeisa in an overnight blaze.

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Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash

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Israel says the militants were killed by troops trying to stop them from carrying out an attack.

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Friday, April 1, 2022

National Lottery: Camelot launches legal challenge over licence loss

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It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".

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ScotRail goes back into public ownership

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An arms-length Scottish government company will take over running the rail franchise from Abellio.

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War in Ukraine: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil depot

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Russia claims a Ukrainian helicopter raid set fuel tanks ablaze in Belgorod, a Russian city.

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Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism

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The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.

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Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion photographer dies aged 78

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He photographed famous figures including Princess Diana, Beyonce, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.

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Will Smith: Police were ready to arrest star during Oscars, producer says

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The ceremony's producer describes the conversation between Chris Rock and officers about Will Smith.

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Ukraine war: Gruesome evidence points to war crimes on road outside Kyiv

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The BBC finds the charred remains of civilians on a highway where Russian troops had stationed tanks.

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

British Steel pension scandal: Savers could be compensated

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The financial watchdog says it will deliver compensation worth £71.2m to those who were misled.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine sends buses to Mariupol for rescue effort

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A convoy of 45 buses is heading for the besieged city in the latest attempt to rescue trapped civilians.

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French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

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Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Call for Turkey murder trial to be halted

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A Turkish prosecutor says the murder trial in Istanbul should be transferred to Saudi Arabia.

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Will Smith: Chris Rock's first comments since Oscars slap

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The comedian said he is 'still processing what happened' and denied reports he has spoken to Smith.

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House price growth at 17-year high, says Nationwide

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Property values continue to surge despite cost of living pressures, the building society says.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Hong Kong: Top UK judges resign from highest court

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The judges say China's new national security law has made their role on highest court untenable.

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

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Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

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Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

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Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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War in Ukraine: Russia launches new attacks after peace promise

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Chernihiv governor says Russia bombarded the city overnight, despite pledge to reduce attacks.

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China: Panic buying in divided Shanghai under lockdown

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Residents are scrambling for essentials and quarantining in offices in China's financial capital.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

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Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.

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French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

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Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally.

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UK to detain first superyacht in British waters

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The £38m yacht, named Phi, is owned by an unnamed Russian businessman, the government says.

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Decathlon boycott calls grow for staying in Russia

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The sporting retailer has not halted its business in Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine.

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Waitrose in row with Asda over 'Just Essentials' budget range

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Rival supermarket Waitrose says its own similarly-named discount brand "Essential" range is trademarked.

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P&O Ferries says sacking U-turn would cause collapse

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P&O's boss hits back at the transport secretary after he called on the company to reverse its decision.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Abramovich spotted in Istanbul peace talks

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The Russian billionaire was seen as the talks began, following reports that he suffered poisoning symptoms.

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Ukraine: Sheltering with monks in a Romanian monastery

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The Ukrainian family who found shelter in a an unlikely place after fleeing Kharkiv.

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Ukraine war: Bringing up a baby among the bombs

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More than 1.5 million children have fled Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion, says the UN.

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Zelensky says Ukraine prepared to discuss neutrality in peace talks

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Ukraine's president says his country is open to adopting a neutral status as part of a possible peace deal.

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Ukraine war: Russian officials seize Swiss watches apparently worth millions

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Agents raided a Moscow premises of luxury brand Audemars Piguet, according to a report in Swiss media.

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Kenya to receive millions seized in Jersey to help fight Covid

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In a novel scheme, Jersey will send millions of dollars back to Kenya to buy life-saving equipment.

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Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

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Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say.

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Sainsbury's urged to up pay to match cost of living

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A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living.

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Government no longer majority owner of NatWest

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The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Why Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous

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The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations.

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Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown

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The financial hub will be locked down in two phases, in China's biggest city-wide lockdown yet.

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Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

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The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.

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Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

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Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis.

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M&S sorry after shopper got 100 wrong parcel texts

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Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

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A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

China plane crash: All 132 passengers and crew dead, officials confirm

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Rescue teams are still searching for the second black box at the site of the plane crash in Guangxi.

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Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer's death

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The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.

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