Sunday, April 2, 2023

Swiss probe into UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse

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The rushed takeover deal is to be investigated by Switzerland's federal prosecutor.

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Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

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The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony.

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Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

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The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back".

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

Balochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran

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Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran.

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Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

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Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results.

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Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules

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After months of protests, authorities make clear their enforcement of hijab rules on women.

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Ukraine accuses Orthodox Church leader Pavel of pro-Russian stance

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The abbot of Kyiv's main monastery appears in court and denies backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The TikTok fears and their impact on Africa

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Should African governments join the West's chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app?

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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

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Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Amazon workers in Coventry announce six more strike dates

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Union members in Coventry say they will take action on six dates in April in a continuing pay row.

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Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

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The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

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Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

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The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant.

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House prices see biggest annual fall since 2009

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Property prices dropped by 3.1% in the year to March, the Nationwide says.

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Swimmer 'body shamed' in surf club nudity row

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An Australian woman was told she had broken rules by being naked in a changing room.

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UK economy grew at the end of last year

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The economy performed better than previously estimated in the final three months of 2022, new figures show.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Bankers convicted of helping Putin's friend

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A cellist who is godfather to the Russian leader's daughter deposited huge sums in Swiss accounts.

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Premier League clubs avoided £250m in tax, expert estimate

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It follows analysis of football agents being paid to represent both players and clubs in transfers.

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Russia detains US journalist Evan Gershkovich on suspicion of spying

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Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which is "deeply concerned" for his safety.

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Israeli gun ownership rising amid violence surge

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Israel's new right-wing government has loosened gun laws in response to deadly attacks.

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London Stansted Airport: The race against time to resurface a runway

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Engineers are halfway through a five-month project to lay about 65,000 tonnes of asphalt.

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Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

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The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Netanyahu rejects Biden's call to drop Israel judicial overhaul

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Israel's PM reacts angrily after President Biden warns that it "cannot continue down this road".

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Mortgage lending hits lowest since 2016 excluding pandemic

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Borrowing falls sharply as rates rise but more mortgage applications are approved, says Bank of England

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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

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Right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.

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Amritpal Singh: Rumours swirl as search for controversial Sikh preacher continues

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Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings.

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Unusually vivid Southern Lights glow over New Zealand

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Aurora-chasing photographers say they are seeing more brilliant, intense displays this season.

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Next says price rises will be less than expected this year

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Lower shipping costs and factory prices means price rises will be lower this year, retailer says.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

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The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say.

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Bank of England on heightened alert for further banking turmoil

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Bank of England says it remains vigilant after US bank collapses spark fears over financial stability.

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Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

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Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Creed III actor Jonathan Majors charged with assault and harassment

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A 30-year-old woman says she was injured in an altercation with the Creed III star on Saturday.

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Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

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People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building.

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Baboon's death after two week hunt sparks outcry in Taiwan

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The escaped animal had been on the loose for weeks, prompting an island-wide search.

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky

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The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky.

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Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in AlausĂ­

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Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide.

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Outrage at public contract for firm behind P&O sackings

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It comes after DP World is chosen to run a new freeport, despite having sacked 800 workers without notice last year.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

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The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

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Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

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Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade.

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Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

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The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.

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Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

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The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Tunisia migrants: At least 29 die off coast

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The sub-Saharan African migrants were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy.

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UAE pardons Israeli woman jailed on drug charges

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Fidaa Kiwan is allowed to return home amid improving relations between Israel and the Gulf state.

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John Lewis: Ex-boss says changing ownership model would be a tragedy

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Andy Street says the department store chain should not change its staff ownership structure.

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Ovo launches energy deal below government price cap

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The supplier launches 12-month tariff of £2,275, as falling gas prices finally start feeding through to bills.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

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Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

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The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Energy firms call for windfall tax to fall with prices

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It comes ahead of a package of measures on energy security, which the BBC understands will be announced on Thursday.

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Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

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Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

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Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi.

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Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

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Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

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