Sunday, May 8, 2022

Two held in manhunt for axe attackers who killed three Israelis

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Israeli police say the Palestinians were found hiding in bush near Elad where the attack took place.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol, says deputy PM

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All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, says the deputy PM.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Ukraine: Intense shelling as troops battle to regain Kharkiv region

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Ukraine's military claims it has regained control of five villages close to the country's second city.

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Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule

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“They are always after women” rather than tackling Afghanistan’s many problems, one activist told the BBC.

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North Korea in new missile launch, say neighbours

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The reported launch comes just days before South Korea's new president takes office.

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Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

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Any woman refusing to comply with the new decree could see a male guardian jailed for three days.

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Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

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Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

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A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services.

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Dave Chappelle: Stage attacker charged with misdemeanours

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The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

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The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight.

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Morrisons makes last minute bid to save McColl's

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The deal would aim to save as many of the 16,000 convenience store jobs at risk as possible.

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Israel hunts Palestinian axe attackers who killed three

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Three Israelis were killed as two Palestinians bludgeoned civilians in a park full of families.

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House prices hit new record but growth set to slow

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Prices rose by 1.1% in April but rising interest rates and inflation will dampen the market.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

China building collapse: Woman rescued from rubble after six days

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Dozens of people are still feared missing in the debris of a fallen building in the city of Changsha.

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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

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Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.

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Wildfire smoke and dust storm seen from space

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Watch satellite images of 60mph gusts blowing dust across Colorado and wildfires in New Mexico.

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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

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Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.

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Wealthy Russians flee to Dubai to avoid sanctions

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Property purchases by Russians in Dubai surged by 67% in the first quarter of 2022, a report says.

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Africa's digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones

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Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since the start of Covid.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Oil prices have soared. Why won't Opec bring them down?

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Oil prices are at an eight-year high, so why won't oil exporting countries bring them down?

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Maradona shirt: Why the 1986 World Cup kit is so special

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Bidding for the shirt Diego Maradona wore scoring the "Hand of God" goal has already reached £4m.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Energy firms face deadline in review of direct debit hikes

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Some companies have three weeks to respond to accusations they have set direct debits too high.

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Ukraine war: A 64-year-old Mariupol resident lost her home, but has nowhere to go

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64-year-old Tatyana is one of many Ukrainians who have lost their homes to Russian attacks.

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P&O brings back passengers on cross-Channel route after sackings

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Tuesday marks the first time that drive-on passengers and tourists can use P&O in almost six weeks.

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Ukraine war: Nurse who lost her legs has first dance with husband in hospital

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Oksana lost her legs, and four fingers, in a landmine explosion when returning home.

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Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and others showcase lavish outfits

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One of fashion's biggest events has rolled out the red carpet in New York for some of the world's stars.

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Met Gala: 22 of the hottest looks from the 2022 red carpet

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Gwen Stefani, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and many more walked the red carpet at the New York event.

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BP profits soar amid calls for a windfall tax

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The energy giant said underlying income hit $6.2bn due to 'exceptional oil and gas trading'.

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Shanghai: Authorities fire four officials after elderly patient blunder

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A viral video shows an elderly patient being loaded into a hearse before workers realise he is still alive.

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Ukraine war: Hundreds trapped in Mariupol steelworks despite evacuations

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A commander at the Mariupol steel plant says hundreds are stuck and Russia has resumed shelling.

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Regine: Singer, actress and self-proclaimed discotheque inventor dies

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Regine, known as the "queen of the night", owned nightclubs across the world.

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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Neighbours

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The pair will resume their roles as Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell for the soap's final episode.

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Asda chairman Stuart Rose: Food prices will keep rising

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Stuart Rose says that consumers "will suffer" from continuing cost of living price hikes.

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Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner

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Joe Biden jokes about former president Donald Trump at the prestigious event hosted by Trevor Noah.

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Nine people arrested in China over Changsha building collapse

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At least 18 people are trapped inside the largely-residential building, which collapsed on Friday.

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Tributes paid after death of country music star Naomi Judd, 76

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Ms Judd, 76, had a string of hits and awards with her daughter in the country music duo, The Judds.

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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

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Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims

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Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes

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Five dead after Chinese building collapses

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Dozens of people are believed to be trapped after the building fell in China's Hunan Province.

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Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54

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Football agent Mino Raiola - whose clients included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - dies at the age of 54.

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China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces

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China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases.

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Tornado captured tearing through city in Kansas

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Shocking footage shows a tornado weaving in and out of streets near Andover in the US state of Kansas.

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Daughter of IS victim: 'I will never forgive'

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Facing her father's killers in court, Bethany Haines read her impact statement and detailed her trauma.

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych

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Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday.

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Sunflower oil substitutes named by food watchdog

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Supply shortages mean products may contain palm, coconut or soybean oils, says standards agency.

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Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes

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The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes.

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OMV: Austria energy firm mulls Russia rouble demand

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One of Europe's biggest Russian gas importers must decide by May to use a controversial payment system.

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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

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Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

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Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera

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Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.

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House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide

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In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.

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