Tuesday, January 24, 2023

North Korea issues 'extreme cold' weather alert

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Temperatures are expected to dip below -30C in the northern regions, some of the country's poorest areas.

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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

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The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

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Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people

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Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts.

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Monterey Park shooting: Armed police enter white van

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The suspect was found dead inside the van, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.

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Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row

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Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already "very tough" on suppliers.

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Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate

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Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate.

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Beyoncé divides fans with Dubai Atlantis Royal live show

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Some have questioned the US singer's decision to perform given the LGBT rights record in the UAE.

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Jeff Zients to be Biden's new White House chief of staff - reports

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The man who led Joe Biden's Covid task force is set to become his next chief of staff, US media says.

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Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country

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Russia's foreign ministry accused Estonia of "total Russophobia" after Tallinn reduced its diplomat numbers.

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Strikes Update: How Monday 23 January’s walkouts will affect you

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What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

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Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.

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Energy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension

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Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says.

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Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

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Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received.

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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

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Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.

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Firms may be hiking prices beyond inflation - Tesco boss

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Food suppliers may be using inflation as excuse to raise prices further than necessary, John Allan says.

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Monterey Park: Several people shot near Los Angeles - reports

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The incident happened in an area where thousands had earlier gathered for a Lunar New Year event.

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

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Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest.

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Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

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The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

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Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

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The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel.

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Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

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British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria.

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Afghanistan: Some Taliban open to women's rights talks - top UN official

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Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammad has been meeting Taliban officials amid a deepening crisis.

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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

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Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.

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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

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Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.

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The boy who caught a great white shark

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An ordinary family fishing trip took a surprising turn when 12-year-old Campbell reeled in a shark.

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Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

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The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world.

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Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

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The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector.

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Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

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Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

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Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

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Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.

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South Korea slum fire: Hundreds evacuated in Seoul

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It took more than 900 firefighters several hours to put out the blaze.

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Christmas boost for Hotel Chocolat but problems at Dr Martens

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The confectioner says shoppers returned to its stores, but shoe maker Dr Martens is hit by US woes.

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Ukraine war: German tanks for Ukraine depend on US approval

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The German Chancellor is under pressure to supply tanks to Ukraine, but will not do so without US approval.

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Armenian fire at army barracks kills 15 soldiers

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The fire is blamed on soldiers trying to light a stove with a canister of petrol.

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Julian Sands: British actor identified as hiker missing in southern California

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Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

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Kerala: India minister's tiger cull comment sparks row

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A Kerala state minister's comments on controlling the population of tigers have outraged conservationists.

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Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy blames job cuts on windfall tax

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Harbour Energy is eyeing a reduction of its UK workforce, most of which is based in Aberdeen.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Air travel costs soar at record rate in December

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The price of a plane journey rose at the fastest pace since 1989 while coach travel jumped.

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Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

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Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal.

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Chancellor branded 'Mr Bean' for inflation video

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Jeremy Hunt drew comparisons to the comic character as he used coffee cups to explain soaring costs.

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Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?

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Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures.

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Polar bear kills woman and boy in Alaska village

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The bear entered a remote community and began chasing after residents before being shot dead, police said.

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Iran protests: 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penalty

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Iran's courts are convicting protesters after fast-track trials that activists say are grossly unfair.

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World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies aged 118

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Sister André, a French nun who took holy orders in 1944, died at her nursing home in Toulon.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Ocado says shoppers buying fewer items as costs rise

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The online grocery delivery service says shoppers are buying less as the cost of living soars.

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Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

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It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba's funeral takes place

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Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

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Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

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A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board.

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Train drivers to go on strike in February

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The train drivers' union Aslef has rejected a pay offer for its members.

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Britishvolt expected to fall into administration

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Sources have told the BBC to expect a notice to be filed in insolvency courts this morning.

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Two arrested in case of Indians who froze to death at US-Canada border

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The frozen bodies of the four-member family were discovered near the US-Canada border in January 2022.

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