Thursday, January 26, 2023

Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

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CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

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Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic

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Seaweed and microalgae is increasingly being turned into useful products.

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Green claims on household basics investigated

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The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

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Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.

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Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years

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The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching.

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Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’

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In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace.

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Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels

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Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects.

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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

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Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

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JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

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Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government.

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Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

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Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.

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Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination

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If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

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The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show.

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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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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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