Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

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Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions.

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Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia

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Emergency services had "literally found the needle in the haystack", authorities said.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

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Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

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Paperchase: Stationary chain falls into administration

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The struggling High Street stationery chain has failed to find a buyer, leaving 820 jobs under threat.

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More than 2,000 roles at risk at Tesco

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The roles are at risk at Tesco as it announces more changes to the way it runs its supermarkets.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

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A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Shoppers turn to own-label lines to save money

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Sales of value lines have grown 47% in the last year as food prices soar, research suggests.

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Budget 2023: The inequality problem of India’s growth story

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Experts say vulnerable sections of Indian society need more support as the economy recovers post Covid.

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

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Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

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Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

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The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Ryanair and EasyJet ready to snap up Flybe staff

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Airlines are inviting employees of the collapsed airline to fill vacancies for cabin crew and other roles.

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Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

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Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday.

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Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

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The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site.

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class

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An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.

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New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods

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At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall.

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Can these rocks really generate electricity?

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Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

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Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading

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The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, which affects 75,000 passengers.

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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

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A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

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A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Job risk as Shell considers quitting energy market

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The Coventry-based firm said tough market conditions had forced a review of the business.

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Security guard killed in attack on Azeri embassy in Iran

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Azerbaijan's leader brands a shooting that killed one and wounded two other others, a "terrorist act".

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Singapore: Interpol seeks woman who ran elaborate exam cheating scam

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Poh Yuan Nie's elaborate scam involved taping phones and Bluetooth devices to students.

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Djokovic dad won't attend semi-final after Putin row

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Srjdan Djokovic will watch his son Novak's Australian Open semi-final from home to avoid causing "disruption" after being pictured with supporters of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Australia Day: Thousands protest in ‘Invasion Day' rallies

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A referendum on an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" was the focus of Australia Day protests.

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Ukraine hit by Russian missiles day after West's offer of tanks

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One person died and two others were injured after strikes in Kyiv, the city's mayor says.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

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Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.

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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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