Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded

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The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives.

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New Zealand drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul seized at sea

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A naval vessel intercepted a massive 3.2 tonnes haul found drifting in the Pacific Ocean.

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Australia blocks coal mine to protect Great Barrier Reef

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It is the first time the government has rejected such a proposal, saying it posed an "unacceptable risk".

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Warning hundreds of England bus services face cuts

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Up to 15% of services could be scrapped in the coming weeks if government funding is not renewed, an industry body says

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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

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Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.

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Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor

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Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

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Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.

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Kerala: The transgender couple whose pregnancy photos went viral

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The couple have paused their gender transition to have a baby together.

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BP sees biggest profit in 114 year history after oil and gas prices soar

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The firm's profits more than double after oil and gas prices surged last year following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake: 'We need help, north-west Syria is a disaster area'

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A spokesman for the Syrian Civil Defence calls on the international community to act.

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M&Co: Renfrewshire clothing chain to close all 170 stores

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The Scottish company, which used to be known as Mackays, employs almost 2,000 people across the UK.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath

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Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria.

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Sunday, February 5, 2023

How NHS strikes on Monday 6 February will affect you

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What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

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Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.

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Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

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Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released.

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Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky

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Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region are facing very difficult conditions, the country's president says.

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Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

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Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.

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Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'

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On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him.

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Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down

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The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

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Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail.

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

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The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.

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Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine

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Kyiv says Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's remains were handed over as part of a prisoner swap.

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Perth shark attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

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The 16-year-old girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say.

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Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

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Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares.

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Friday, February 3, 2023

Designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

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Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, dies aged 88

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Steven Bartlett: Firm founded by Dragons' Den star to sell for £7.7m

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Social media agency Social Chain, founded by Steven Bartlett in Manchester, is set to be sold.

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Ismail Mashal: Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls' education

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Prof Ismail Mashal is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education.

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Samsung boss says he would not give a child under 11 a smartphone

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Samsung Mobile UK boss says the decision is down to parental choice and safe internet browsing is paramount.

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Willie Kimani: Kenya ex-policeman sentenced to death for lawyer's murder

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Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river.

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Fraud claims against Adani group spark political row in India

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Opposition leaders demand an investigation into the Adani Group amid allegations of financial fraud.

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in days

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The business tycoon has seen billions wiped off his wealth after a US investment firm's scathing report.

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UK to see shorter recession, says Bank of England

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It comes as the Bank raises rates to 4% - the highest since 2008 - as it tries to tackle soaring prices.

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Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says

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CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday.

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The trucks ditching diesel and drivers

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From addressing the climate emergency to the shortage of HGV drivers, is this the future?

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Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

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Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament.

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Mobile phone fraud: 'They stole £22,500 using my banking app'

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Banks are being caught off guard by the growing threat of mobile phone fraud, says charity the Fraud Advisory Panel.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

NFL great Tom Brady retires 'for good'

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Legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady says he is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.

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Jovenel Moise: Four suspects in Haiti leader's killing sent to US

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The men are the latest to be charged over the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

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The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.

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Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

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The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.

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Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million gather for Kinshasa mass

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This is said to be the second largest mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2014.

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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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