Thursday, June 8, 2023

Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

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With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.

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Banks accused of 'measly' interest rates on savings

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MPs criticise banks as instant access savings rates sit well below the Bank of England base rate.

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Scott Johnson: Gay US student's killer jailed for 1988 manslaughter

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Scott Johnson's body was found at the base of cliffs amid a spate of attacks on gay men.

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Busy escalator in South Korea suddenly changes direction

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People were thrown to the floor and others tried to escape over the sides of the escalator.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car

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The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

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House prices in first annual fall for 11 years, says the Halifax

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The UK's biggest mortgage lender says rising borrowing costs are affecting confidence.

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Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery

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CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

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Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals.

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Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at 83

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She was only in the studio as a translator, but ended up singing on the hit song and becoming a star.

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Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes

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Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Ukraine war: 'Offensive actions' under way in east, Kyiv says

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Ukrainian military sources say a series of small-scale operations are under way, including in Bakhmut.

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Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

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The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

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The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Dom Phillips: Fresh charges over murder of British journalist

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The British journalist was killed along with an Brazilian indigenous expert in the Amazon last year.

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Lidl next to vac pack mince after Sainsbury's 'mush' complaints

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Lidl is following an eco-friendly move that some Sainsbury's shoppers complained turned the meat to mush.

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Ukraine war: Wagner detains Russian officer over 'drunk' attack

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In a video posted online, the officer says he fired on a Wagner vehicle because he dislikes the group.

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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet

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The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.

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India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

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Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Ukraine war: Anti-Putin fighters say two Russian soldiers 'captured'

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The head of Russia's Belgorod border region agrees to meet the captors if the soldiers are still alive.

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Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw

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Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction.

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GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats

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Yoshikazu Higashitani, aka GaaSyy, returns to Japan months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant.

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Li Shangfu: War with US would be unbearable disaster, says China defence minister

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Defence Minister Li Shangfu says Beijing is open to dialogue in his first major speech in the role.

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India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

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A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina withdraws from Roland Garros through illness

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Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of the French Open shortly before her third-round match because of illness.

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Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert

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Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week.

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India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash

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At least 288 people were killed in the collision of two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha.

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Eyewitnesses describe pain and agony of India train crash

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The train collision in India's Odisha state on Friday evening is the country's worst this century.

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Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border

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The incident came after a drug smuggling operation was thwarted at the border, the army says.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test

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A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke".

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How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds

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Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties.

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Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing

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Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.

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Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth past South East Asia security - UN

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Gangs in South East Asia have learnt to evade authorities to sell crystal meth overseas, a report says.

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Iran prisoner spends 1,000 days in solitary confinement

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Amnesty International says Vahid Afkari was wrongly convicted and should be immediately released.

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Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

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Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022.

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Ben Roberts-Smith case: Will Australia see a war crimes reckoning?

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A court has upheld reports that a top soldier killed unarmed Afghans - but wider questions remain.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Jerusalem Sbarro pizza bombing victim dies after 22 years in coma

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Chana Nachenberg, a US-Israeli citizen, was 31 at the time of the deadly attack on a pizzeria.

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Armie Hammer: US actor will not be charged with sexual assault

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The US actor faced an accusation of rape an allegations he sent a string of explicit messages online.

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Ukraine war: Dashcam captures moment missile debris falls onto Kyiv road

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The incident happened on 29 May during a rare daytime attack on the city, no one was injured.

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Housing market could be hit by higher interest rates, Nationwide warns

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The building society said house prices fell by 3.4% and mortgage rates remain under pressure.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Sackler family wins immunity from opioid lawsuits

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The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

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Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.

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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

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The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.

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CBI president in early exit as lobby giant fights to survive

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Brian McBride is to step down earlier than planned after the body was rocked by allegations of misconduct.

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ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog

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The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was "likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol".

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Disruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins

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Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes

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Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.

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Florida shooting: Beachgoers flee as nine injured

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Nine people have been injured, including children, after gunfire broke out at Hollywood Beach on Tuesday.

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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

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The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

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Asda buys petrol station group EG for £2.3bn

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The deal combines two businesses that are both already owned by the billionaire Issa brothers.

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Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space

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China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time.

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