Wednesday, April 19, 2023

India population to surpass China by mid-2023 - UN

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India will have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of the year, UN data suggests.

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New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

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Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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Patients stranded on aircon units in deadly Beijing hospital fire

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The director and deputy director of the hospital are among those being questioned by police.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says

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The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home.

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Call for onshore wind farm planning rules to be changed

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Onshore wind power decisions should be removed from local authorities in England and Wales, a report says.

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Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on

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A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day.

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Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in court

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Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal when he was detained on spying charges.

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Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin visits occupied Kherson and Luhansk regions

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The Russian president spoke to military commanders in occupied areas of Ukraine, according to the Kremlin.

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More people looking for work as vacancies fall

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The number of jobs on offer continues to fall with companies blaming economic pressures.

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Ukraine war: Putin visits occupied Kherson region, says Kremlin

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It is the Russian leader's first visit to occupied areas of Ukraine since he travelled to Mariupol.

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Retiring landlords risk fuelling rental shortage

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Investors with buy-to-let mortgages are retiring but new landlords are not replacing them.

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Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752

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Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable".

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Alabama shooting: Young football star Phil Dowdell killed in Alabama shooting

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Four were killed at a 16-year-old girl's birthday party on Saturday in the small town of Dadeville.

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Papua: At least one killed in hunt for kidnapped NZ pilot Philip Mehrtens

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At least one Indonesian soldier has been killed while trying to find kidnapped pilot Philip Mehrtens.

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Maharashtra: Eleven die of heatstroke at Indian award event

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The government-sponsored event was held in India's Maharashtra state in an open ground.

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Melbourne overtakes Sydney as Australia's biggest city

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A boundary change means Sydney is not the country's biggest city, for the first time in over a century.

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Sudan: Fighter jets, gunfire and explosions shock Khartoum

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People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

Sudan crisis: Further fierce fighting as clashes spread

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The escalation came on the second day of conflict between the country's rival armed factions.

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Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

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Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe.

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Amazon strike: Hundreds of workers in Coventry walk out in pay dispute

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GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says.

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Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

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Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj.

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Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train

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Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal.

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US savers get savvy ditching and switching banks

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A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system.

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

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Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union reach agreement on pay

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A provisional agreement over pay and working conditions for postal service workers has been reached.

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Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

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The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.

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Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

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The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder.

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Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

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Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Kenya cult deaths: Four die after suspected starvation plot

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Four die after allegedly refusing food on the orders of a pastor who wanted them to get to heaven.

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Jack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leaks suspect

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The 21-year-old US National Guard airman led a chat group on the social platform Discord.

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Jack Teixeira: How damaging are US intelligence leaks?

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The BBC's Frank Gardner on the impact of 21-year-old Jack Teixeira's highly classified US military leaks.

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Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave

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Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats.

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Yemen war: Major prisoner swap raises hopes

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Hundreds held by the warring sides are being freed, as momentum builds for an end to the conflict.

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Japan approves plan to open its first casino

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Officials have allowed a gambling resort to open in Osaka in 2029 to attract tourists.

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Ford launches hands-free driving on UK motorways

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Government approves Ford's BlueCruise system to allow hands-off, eyes-on driving.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Thabo Bester: South Africa's 'Facebook rapist' deported from Tanzania

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Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year.

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Man begins 320-mile journey from Derby to Cornwall on buses

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Andrew Cowell has already used the government-funded £2 bus fare cap to travel from Derby to Whitby.

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Waves form on severely flooded airport runway in Florida

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Flooding has impacted airports and roads across southern Florida.

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Apple India: Can new stores help tech giant win in the country?

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Apple is set to open its first two India stores - but will they help its fortunes in an Android-heavy market?

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Songkran: Hong Kong arrests two for shooting water guns at police

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Authorities accuse the duo of using the event celebrating the Thai new year as a cover for dissent.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Ex-CBI boss not shown report that led to dismissal

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Tony Danker was dismissed immediately following a report into allegations of misconduct.

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Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

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The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO.

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New Zealand cabinet reaches gender equality for the first time

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The country also has one of the most diverse parliaments in the world.

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Chichen Itza: Archaeologists discover scoreboard for ancient Maya ball game

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The carved stone with hieroglyphs was found at the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico.

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De La Rue says demand for banknotes at its lowest in 20 years

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Banknote-maker De La Rue says demand for cash has fallen globally since the pandemic.

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Elon Musk tells BBC that owning Twitter has been quite painful

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The multi-billionaire defended his running of the company in a last-minute interview live from Twitter HQ.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 53 - witnesses

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The military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since they seized power in 2021.

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Joe Biden visit to Belfast will 'emphasise US commitment to peace'

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The US president arrives in Belfast this evening and will be greeted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Russia village under thick ash as volcano erupts

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Footage shows streets covered in a thick layer of dust as a 10km ash plume rises from the volcano.

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CBI boss Tony Danker sacked after misconduct claims

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Tony Danker is dismissed after an investigation into complaints about his conduct involving a female employee.

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