Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Statue mocking Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos appears in Madrid

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The statue of the ex-king pointing a rifle at a sculpture of a bear mocks his love of hunting.

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Bank of England: 'Accept' you are poorer remark sparks backlash

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Unions and small businesses react with outrage to comments that people need to accept they are poorer.

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Pret A Manger hikes price of its subscription service to £30

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The sandwich and coffee chain says the new deal will entitle customers to 10% off everything in store.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

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The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.

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KitKat maker Nestle hikes prices but sales still sweet

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Nestle says it has raised the prices by nearly 10% over the past year due to "significant" cost inflation.

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Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore to execute man over cannabis charge

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Activists including Richard Branson say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak and controversial evidence.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Kenya starvation cult: The unbearable stench of mass graves

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Dozens of bodies of people who are thought to have starved themselves are uncovered in a forest.

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Disney cuts more jobs as restructuring continues

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The firm announces another round of layoffs as part of the plan to reduce its workforce by about 7,000.

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Sudan fighting: Civilian death toll rising as thousands flee

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Officials in South Sudan say 10,000 people have arrived at the country's border in recent days.

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Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

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The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

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Italian chain Prezzo to close 46 restaurants

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The move, which puts 810 jobs at risk, comes after the chain was hit by soaring costs.

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Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

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Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead.

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Goldman Prize honours indigenous woman who stopped mining giant

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Alessandra Korap Munduruku's defence of her group's territory led to a U-turn from Anglo American.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

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Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

James Cleverly: British diplomats evacuated after specific threats in Sudan

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UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the embassy in Khartoum has been closed and staff re-located.

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Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

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Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year.

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CBI rape allegations 'shocking' says Labour shadow minister

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The lobbying group needs 'root and branch' reform, says Labour's Jonathan Ashworth.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Flambé fire kills two in Madrid restaurant

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Another ten people are injured after plastic plants caught fire as a waiter flambéed a dish.

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Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb

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An undetonated bomb was found in Belgorod, where a jet accidentally dropped another bomb days earlier.

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Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

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A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage.

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Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

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The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89

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The Australian was known for comic creations such as Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone.

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Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

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Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.

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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

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New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.

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Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes onto beach full of people

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Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front.

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod

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CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod.

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Pet alligator removed from Philadelphia row house

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The 8-foot reptile had been living in the basement for over a decade.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Sudan fighting: Why it matters to countries worldwide

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Fighting in the north-east African nation is ringing alarm bells around the world. Why does it matter so much?

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Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed?

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Tunisia spent a decade building a democracy, but the current president is accused of dismantling it.

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Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

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Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist.

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Business group CBI reports new 'criminal offence' to police

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The lobby group says it has recently received additional information about 'a serious criminal offence'.

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Compensation plan for Neil Woodford investors revealed

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Savers in the collapsed Neil Woodford fund could receive 77% of their investment back.

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Rahul Gandhi: India court dismisses Congress leader's appeal against conviction

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Rahul Gandhi, who remains disqualified as a lawmaker, will challenge the decision in a higher court.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Mifepristone: Abortion pill ruling expected from US Supreme Court within hours

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Millions will lose access to mifepristone at midnight unless the conservative-dominated court acts.

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Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky

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Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship.

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Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

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The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right.

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Overdraft changes saved borrowers £1bn, says watchdog

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Simpler overdraft rates have helped borrowers but some still miss out on support, the FCA says.

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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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