Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Hot air balloon makes emergency landing onto Melbourne rooftops

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A man on board filmed as the balloon bounced over roofs and trees during an emergency landing.

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Russian oligarch lambasts country's 'massacre'

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Businessman Oleg Tinkov, is one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn the war.

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'Catastrophic winter' warning without help on energy bills

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Soaring energy bills will cause problems without fresh help for those struggling, bodies have warned.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol faces final ultimatum as hundreds shelter in steel mill

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Thousands of people are still trapped across the city, as Kyiv hopes to send evacuation buses.

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Damaris Muthee Mutua: Kenya police launch manhunt after athlete killed

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Damaris Muthee Mutua is the second female runner to have been killed in the famous Iten athletics base in a year.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

UK set for slowest growth in G7 as Ukraine war hits global economy

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The Ukraine war will "severely set back" global growth with the UK hit harder than most, the IMF says.

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Energy firms urge more help for people struggling with bills

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Four major energy firms warn more people will struggle to pay energy bills unless the government intervenes.

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Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns

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The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules.

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Fridge-freezer prices up by 30%, says retail boss

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White goods prices are up a third since last year and set to climb higher, says Appliances Direct boss.

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Kabul blasts kill four and wound many at boys' school

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Two blasts outside a high school in the Afghan capital killed at least four people and wounded many.

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US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains

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A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announce death of baby boy

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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announce the death of their baby boy.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Jahangirpuri: Shock and anger in Delhi after religious violence

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Two days after the flare-up between Hindus and Muslims, the atmosphere was still tense in Jahangirpuri.

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Guarapuava: Shoot-out as Brazil robbers target security firm

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In the latest large-scale robbery attempt, a gang used locals as human shields and set vans alight.

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Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team

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Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games.

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Households cancel streaming services to cut costs, report says

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The rise in the cost of living has led to more households cutting their subscription services.

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Ukraine war: How a BBC journalist's family escaped the country

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Vitaly Shevchenko's family fled Ukraine with the help of two BBC audience members.

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road

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While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay.

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Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings

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There is ongoing unrest over a far-right group which burned a copy of the Quran, and planned to do so again.

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Next and finance firms buy JoJo Maman Bebe

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There will be no immediate job losses at the baby goods retailer, although its founder will step down.

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Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

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The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

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Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

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Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

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An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

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Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

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A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow.

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UK's Rwanda refugee plan against nature of God, says archbishop

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There are "serious ethical questions" over sending migrants to east Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say.

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Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

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Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Patrick Lyoya: Could rethink of US police traffic stops save lives?

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The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force.

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South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'

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Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

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Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

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The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.

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Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war

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Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.

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Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150

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Fraudsters are cold-calling people asking for bank details to receive the £150 rebate, say councils.

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told

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The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas.

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Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis

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More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments.

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Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ

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Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion.

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China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions

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Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres.

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Easter: Holiday parks feel the pinch as inflation soars

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One holiday firm says its cut prices this year to ensure customers can still get away.

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Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound

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Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.

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Easter travel: Drivers and train passengers warned of disruption

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Millions are expected to travel on what is predicted to be the busiest day of the Easter weekend.

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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer

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Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral

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Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.

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Russian warship Moskva: What do we know?

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Ukraine claims to have fired missiles at the cruiser, Russia says the damage was caused by a fire.

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Somalia's elections - where the people don't vote

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Somalia's new MPs are due to be sworn in following an election in which the people did not vote.

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NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet struggles to sell

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Malaysia-based Sina Estavi has been offered just a small fraction of the $2.9m he paid for the tweet.

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BA offers new cabin crew £1,000 'golden hello'

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The bonus will only be paid to those who can join before July as the industry battles to find new staff.

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Patrick Lyoya: Video shows fatal US police shooting of black man

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The shooting of an apparently unarmed black man on 4 April in Michigan has led to protests.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Ukraine War: Biden accuses Russian troops of committing genocide in Ukraine

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The US leader says President Putin is trying to "wipe out the idea" of a Ukrainian identity.

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BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary

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Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region.

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Pierin Vincenz: Swiss banker put strip-club visits on expenses

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Pierin Vincenz is sentenced to nearly four years in jail for charges including fraud.

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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

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Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

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Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol

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Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city.

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