Friday, November 25, 2022

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition

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Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.

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French vote for right to abortion in constitution

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The proposal was prompted by increased restrictions in the US and Poland, but it faces a tough passage.

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When are the train strikes and what routes are affected?

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More national rail strikes have been announced by the RMT union.

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Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

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Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Green Friday: The eco-friendly alternative to Black Friday

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As we are bombarded with Black Friday adverts, some people mark the day in a very different way.

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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

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Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister.

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Pay rises can't match inflation, minister tells rail workers

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Wage rises that match the cost of living are not possible, transport minister tells striking rail workers.

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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

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The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

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Brexit: Don't scrap EU rules, firms and unions say

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Business groups and unions warn plans to scrap thousands of EU laws will create "confusion and disruption".

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Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

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It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Royal Mail Christmas postal strike to go ahead after talks fail

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Royal Mail staff will take action over the Black Friday weekend and in the run-up to Christmas.

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Waitrose changes Christmas advert after complaints

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The supermarket's advert had been criticised by skin cancer patients who said it glorified sun tans.

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Ukraine war: No power in Lviv as missiles reported across Ukraine

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The city's mayor says the whole city is without electricity following strikes across the country.

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Five-year mortgage rates remain below 6%

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Average five-year mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for first time since October.

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Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

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Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake.

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Cost of living likely to worsen students' grades

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An official survey of students in England also suggests half are in financial difficulty as prices soar.

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Jerusalem explosions: One killed and 14 wounded in twin bus stop blasts

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Israeli police say the separate blasts at busy bus stops were suspected Palestinian attacks.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Ukraine war: Russian hoaxer called Poland's Duda over missile strike

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Andrzej Duda was targeted by Russian pranksters after two men were killed near the Ukraine border.

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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

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Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia.

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World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

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Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail.

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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

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Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.

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French tax inspector killed during visit to antique dealer

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A French officer is found dead and another tied to a chair at the home of a man they were auditing.

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UK government borrowing higher as energy bill support help begins

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Government borrowing rose last month as energy support schemes for households and businesses started.

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Estonian duo accused of $575m cryptocurrency scam

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The men are accused of buying luxury cars after getting people to buy into fraudulent crypto mining.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Crypto rules needed after FTX collapse, says Bank of England

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The UK could face a "crypto shock" without better regulations, says a senior official at the Bank.

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New Zealand Supreme Court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

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Following the ruling, lowering the voting age will now have to be debated in parliament.

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WhatsApp groups help get food to those who need it

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Messaging apps have become a popular way to reach people who are struggling with the cost of food.

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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

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Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.

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Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

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The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

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Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines

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The Chinese vessel blocked a Philippine boat twice before seizing the suspected rocket debris.

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

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The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government.

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Jeremy Hunt has no plan for growth, says CBI boss

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Tony Danker tells the BBC the Autumn Statement will tackle inflation but won't revive growth.

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Zaporizhzhia shelling: UN demands stop to fighting at Ukraine nuclear site

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The head of the nuclear watchdog issues an urgent plea after new blasts near the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

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The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans.

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COP27: Climate costs deal struck but no fossil fuel progress

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Rich nations will pay climate damages, but the final deal does not cut fossil fuels further.

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

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The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds

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Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

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The British prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office.

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Giant panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

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Tuan Tuan was given to Taipei zoo in 2008 before relations between China and Taiwan deteriorated.

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Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

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Crowds gathered on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunited after months apart.

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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

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Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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COP27: Ethiopia's 20-billion tree goal - a sapling success?

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Lessons four years on from Ethiopia's ambitious, four-year, mass tree-planting initiative.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

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Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates.

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UK house prices forecast to fall for the next two years

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A drop of 9% is expected between now and autumn 2024, an official forecaster suggests.

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World Cup 2022: Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

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Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup's eight stadiums in Qatar after Fifa changes its policy two days before the start of the tournament.

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MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

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Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine.

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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners

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Jeremy Hunt says his plan is "balanced", after think tank says it piles more pressure on "squeezed middle".

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Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

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Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

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Shop sales rise but remain below pre-pandemic levels

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Sales rebounded in October after the previous month was affected by stores closing for the Queen's funeral.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Electric car drivers to pay road tax from April 2025

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the decision will make the motoring tax system "fairer".

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