Thursday, March 23, 2023

The fight over TikTok explained in 60 seconds

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Is the platform a security risk or just another piece in the larger fight between the US and China?

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Wales freeports for Milford Haven-Port Talbot, Anglesey

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The two new areas will have tax and duty relief and simplified customs, with hopes for 20,000 jobs.

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Chris Mason: Boris Johnson's political future hangs in balance

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The verdict of MPs investigating Boris Johnson has the potential to finish him, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

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Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34.

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Israel's settlers change West Bank landscape with hilltop outposts

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A string of unauthorised communities sit on hills near Palestinian villages, deep inside the territory.

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Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called for

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Donald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up.

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Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

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Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views.

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World Baseball Classic final: Japan beat defending champions USA 3-2 to win third title

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Japan earn a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions USA in Miami to win the World Baseball Classic for a third time.

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Inflation in surprise jump to 10.4% in February

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The cost of living unexpectedly rises driven by sharp rises in food prices, official figures show.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Tesco to cut the value of Clubcard rewards scheme

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The supermarket says vouchers will be worth a third less from 14 June.

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Amritpal Singh: Punjab government promises strict action as search for separatist continues

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A court in Punjab has questioned the government's efforts to find Amritpal Singh.

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Car-charging and dog hotels: Seven perks to lure you to the office

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Companies are trying a variety of incentives to lure staff back to the office.

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Indonesia cough syrup deaths: Relief for families as court allows lawsuit

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More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation.

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Here's what would happen if Trump were arrested

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Could the former president the former President gets indicted? Our correspondent explains.

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Energy bill help drives UK borrowing to February record

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The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills.

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

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Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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William Hill: Gambling addict says bookmaker didn't help him stop

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A teacher says William Hill should have done more to stop him betting when he was staking thousands.

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Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

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Members of the former US president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left".

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Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs

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Afghanistan's Islamist leader says officials should replace appointed sons or nephews and hire other workers.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

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Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

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The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

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A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

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The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

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Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

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Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

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Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore.

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France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

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Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.

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Abortion pills banned in Wyoming as Texas judge considers nationwide decision

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The ban comes as a Texas judge considers revoking nationwide approval of a common abortion pill.

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

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The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers.

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What the Budget means for you and your money

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Childcare, energy bill support, pensions and more will affect your finances. This is the impact on you.

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Aldi gives staff a further pay bump

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The supermarket group has raised its national hourly wage to £11.40 and £12.85 for Greater London.

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Potatoes bury people after roof collapses in India

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Rescuers search through piles of vegetables after the accident at the storage facility in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

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Stock markets rally as Wall Street swoops to rescue First Republic

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Asia markets rise as US bank giants pump money into First Republic, easing fears of a banking crisis.

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Stock markets rally as Wall Street swoops to rescue First Republic

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Asia markets rise as US bank giants pump money into First Republic, easing fears of a banking crisis.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Budget 2023: Warning pension tax breaks may make some retire early

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The Resolution Foundation, which focuses on low income earners, says the move is 'poor value for money'.

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TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

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The company has denied passing users' information to the authorities in Beijing.

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Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

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The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

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John Lewis axes staff bonus again as losses surge

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The department store operator and Waitrose owner says shoppers 'felt the pain of inflation'.

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Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emerge

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After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.

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World's first octopus farm proposals alarm scientists

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Methods used on the Spanish farm would be "cruel" to such intelligent animals say experts, as details emerge.

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SpiceJet: India pilots grounded for coffee cup in cockpit

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Two pilots have been taken off duty for having coffee and snacks inside the cockpit of a SpiceJet flight.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

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They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people.

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Violet Coco: Activist's jail term overturned in Australia protest row

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Violet Coco had been sentenced to 15 months jail, sparking a row in Australia over protest rights.

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Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

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Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.

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Extreme travel: It just got harder to see every place in the world

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Extreme travellers want to go everywhere - but one group just moved the goalposts...

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£87,000 bonus for Ferguson bosses branded 'unacceptable'

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Scotland's public spending watchdog found the money was paid without being cleared by the government.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Budget 2023: Why more parents face losing child benefit

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Thresholds being left unchanged for at least 10 years means many more people are being affected by government policies.

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Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

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The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits.

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Budget to boost lifetime allowance for pension savings

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Increasing the allowance in Wednesday's Budget means workers could avoid paying more on their pension.

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Bali plans tourist motorbike ban over misbehaviour

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The local Indonesian governor says some tourists "roam about the island" breaking road laws.

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UK job vacancies fall for eighth month in a row

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The number of jobs on offer drops as the chancellor prepares to set out plans to get people back to work.

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