Friday, September 9, 2022

Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

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We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes.

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral

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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled there, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way.

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WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

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The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.

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Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 for typical household

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New Prime Minister Liz Truss unveils a multi-billion pound plan to limit energy bill rises from October.

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Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in aid for Ukraine and allies

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Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces military support at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.

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Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records

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Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data.

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Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted 'mini-state' in Pacific nation

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US prosecutors say the duo bribed Marshall Island MPs to try and create a "semi-autonomous region".

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Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift

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PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber-attack

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Albania and the US accuse Iran of hiring hackers to paralyse public services and steal state data.

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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

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A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has killed two people and torched homes.

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New York returns $19m worth of stolen art to Italy

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The 58 pieces include a marble head of the goddess Athena dated 200 BC, worth an estimated $3m alone.

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OEUK calls on government for rapid North Sea action

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Offshore trade body says urgent government action is needed to maximise the UK's energy security.

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Cyrus Mistry: India insists on seat belts after tycoon's death in car crash

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Cyrus Mistry, who headed Tata Sons for four years, died in a car crash on Sunday.

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Ho Chi Minh: 12 people dead in karaoke bar fire

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The blaze moved quickly on the upper floors of the building trapping many customers and staff.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

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Tico, a rescued manatee, sent experts on a 4,000km-chase after they became concerned for his welfare.

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Canada stab victim 'died helping others'

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Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan.

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Firefighters and control room staff could strike over pay

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Union leaders say the move follows a 2% pay offer which has not risen despite rising inflation.

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Ukraine: Ben Stiller and Sean Penn latest Americans banned from Russia

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Moscow's "stop list" includes more than 1,000 names, including celebrities who have backed Ukraine.

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Frozen Planet II returns with live footage of avalanche

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The BBC sequel launches on Sunday with never before seen footage of animals in the frozen world.

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How India is building a pearl farming industry

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The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost.

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Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports

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Documents obtained by US media say Pyongyang is supplying millions of artillery shells and rockets.

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Monday, September 5, 2022

Kenya election 2022: Supreme Court confirms William Ruto's victory against Raila Odinga

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Losing candidate Raila Odinga did not provide evidence of his allegations of fraud, the judges said.

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Afghanistan: Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing

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The bomber was shot dead by guards as he approached the embassy gates, officials say.

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New PM's energy bill options to include freeze plan

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Energy industry sources tell the BBC they expect an overall freeze in bills to be announced this week.

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Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change

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The new progressive document was meant to replace the constitution drawn up under military rule.

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Sunday, September 4, 2022

33-day 'Smiling Pope' John Paul I beatified at the Vatican

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John Paul I led the Catholic Church for 33 days in 1978, with his death causing controversy.

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Cyrus Mistry: Billionaire former Tata chairman dies in car crash

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The death of Cyrus Mistry is a big loss for the business world, the Indian prime minister says.

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It's fair to give wealthiest more money back - Truss

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The Tory leadership hopeful says Tory policy on distribution of income has failed to grow the economy.

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Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths

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Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease.

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

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Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

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The UN nuclear watchdog says the Zaporizhzhia plant is now relying on a reserve line to supply power.

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

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The death toll from unprecedented flooding passes 1,200, with a third of the victims said to be children.

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Pilot circling US city threatens to crash on Walmart

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Police in Tupelo, Mississippi say they have been in contact with the person flying the aircraft

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Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska on human cost of war

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Olena Zelenska says while the economic cost of war affects the world, Ukrainians are counting their casualties.

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Mourners pay respects to Mikhail Gorbachev

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The former Soviet leader, who took power in 1985, died on Tuesday aged 91.

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Friday, September 2, 2022

Does China believe its own propaganda on Uyghurs?

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The BBC's John Sudworth, forced out of China for his reporting on Xinjiang, considers Beijing's approach.

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Firms will close this winter without help, warns business group

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The British Chambers of Commerce calls for Covid-style support to be provided to businesses.

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When is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller?

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When publishers pay to get on a shop's bestselling shelves or staff base rankings on sales forecasts.

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Vicky Bowman: UK ex-envoy to Myanmar handed one-year jail term

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It comes after Ms Bowman and her spouse were earlier arrested for violating immigration laws.

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Premier League spending tops £1.9bn

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A remarkable summer transfer window closes with a number of new spending records set.

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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

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The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Sizewell C: Boris Johnson says 'go nuclear, go large'

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Boris Johnson pledges £700m for the project in Suffolk, adding a decision is likely within weeks.

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Pound slides as fears mount for UK economy

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The British currency fell 5% against the dollar in August as recession looms.

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Palestinian prisoners held by Israel set to go on mass hunger strike

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They say conditions have become harsher since a dramatic breakout from an Israeli prison.

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House price growth at 10% a year despite squeeze on finances

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Rising mortgage rates mean price growth is likely to ease, according to the Nationwide.

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Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology

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"Where does one even buy a floppy disk?" asks Taro Kono, as Japan finally phases out the old tech.

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Russian oil chief Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

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The death of Lukoil boss Ravil Maganov is the latest mysterious death involving a Russian business figure.

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Russian oil chief Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

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The death of Lukoil boss Ravil Maganov is the latest mysterious death involving a Russian business figure.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm

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Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter.

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Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts

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Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say.

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