Sunday, December 18, 2022

Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack

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No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants.

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

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The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

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More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion

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Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake.

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Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

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The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China.

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A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

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The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion.

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Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll

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The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure.

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Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework

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Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel

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The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.

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US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

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Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.

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Berlin's giant AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open

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Two people are reportedly injured and 100 firefighters are responding to the incident.

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Black Friday fails to boost retail sales

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Online sales fell last month despite Black Friday offers, but people stocked up early on Christmas food.

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India defends cough syrups linked to Gambia child deaths

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India's drug regulator says lab tests haven't shown any evidence of contamination in the four cough syrups.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

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BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Tax rates to rise for higher earners in Scotland

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The higher rate of income tax will go up from 41p to 42p in the pound and the top rate from 46p to 47p.

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Denmark's new government drops public holiday to boost defence budget

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The new government says it will scrap a public holiday observed since the 17th Century.

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Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence

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Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

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US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers

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The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in China.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Grant Wahl: 'Nothing nefarious' in journalist's death during World Cup

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The wife of Grant Wahl, the American journalist who died after collapsing in a World Cup press box, says there was nothing untoward in his death.

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China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

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A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.

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UK interest rates: How will a rise affect you and how high could it go?

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Interest rates are expected to rise again as the cost if living goes up, so how could this affect you?

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World Cup 2022: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled

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The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

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Poor rail services caused by toxic mix, MPs told

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There is a "total let-down" for rail passengers in the north of England, a transport committee hears.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Dangerous Christmas lights listed for sale on Amazon and eBay, Which? finds

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Testing by consumer group Which? finds some cheap lights fail to meet UK electrical safety regulations.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

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He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Anger as Roma teen shot by Greek police dies

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The 16-year-old was shot in the head in the city of Thessaloniki after allegedly stealing €20 of petrol.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

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Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.

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Train strikes: Support for walkouts not falling, insists RMT union boss

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A series of strikes kicked off on Tuesday, bringing major disruption to the UK's rail network.

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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern apologises for MP insult caught on mic

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In a parliamentary debate, the New Zealand prime minister used the insult after sitting down.

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Ministers to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid wave of strikes

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The government will discuss contingency plans, including using the military to cover border staff.

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Peru's new leader proposes early election amid protests

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Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024.

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Ukraine war: Odesa port reopens after energy network hit

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The Black Sea port of Odesa has resumed operations after Russian strikes against the city on Saturday.

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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

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It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

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The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla - 270km west of Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

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Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

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They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and Christmas post dates?

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About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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UK weather: All flights suspended at Stansted Airport

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Heathrow and Gatwick also cancel flights after fog and snow sweeps the country.

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

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Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.

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Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

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Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka.

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South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush

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Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

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Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin.

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

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The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

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West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

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The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

World Cup: Watch Morocco fans celebrate historic win

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Morocco is the first ever African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals after a win over Portugal.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

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Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities.

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Madhya Pradesh: India boy, 8, dies after being trapped in well

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An eight-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state.

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Friday, December 9, 2022

France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds

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The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

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Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow

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Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow.

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