Saturday, August 19, 2023

Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

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Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative".

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Aslef train drivers announce new strike date

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Drivers will walk out on 1 September and refuse to work overtime on 2 September, the union says.

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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada

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Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms.

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Wilko staff have grounds for hope, says GMB union as bidders circle

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The GMB says there has been interest in firms buying "at least parts" of the homeware retailer.

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Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury

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Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.

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Hawaii wildfires: Resident films moments before family home overcome by flames

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Resident Ronnia Pilapil tried to fight the fire himself using a garden hose before running to safety.

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Energy bills predicted to drop in autumn

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Ofgem is poised to announce a small cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Saeed Roustaee: Martin Scorsese backs director jailed in Iran for Cannes screening

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Martin Scorsese lends support to Saeed Roustaee, who has been sentenced to six months in jail.

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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

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Frankfurt was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Pakistan: More than 100 arrested after churches burned

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The violence in Jaranwala shows how mere claims of blasphemy can spark riots.

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World Cup: Matildas score TV rating record in semi-final loss to England

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Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.

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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

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National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.

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North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan

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It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic.

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Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari split, US media say

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The couple married in June 2022 soon after the termination of the pop star's conservatorship.

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I had to let almost all my staff go - bakery owner

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Lac Hincu says despite the popularity of her business in Rugby, she had to downsize to survive.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

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Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

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India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'

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After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the country?

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London buyers still pushing up Cotswold house prices

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One district council leader says a new programme of low-cost house building is needed.

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The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark

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Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.

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Behind Trump's huge support linger doubts on electability

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Most Republicans plan to back Mr Trump if he wins the nomination, even if they want to move past him.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week

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Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.

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Russia hikes interest rates to 12% as rouble falls

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The Bank of Russia raises rates sharply in an attempt to boost the currency and lower inflation.

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Booking.com owes hosts in Scotland thousands in room payments

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Scottish hosts say they have not been paid by the website for months and are considering legal action.

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Former NFL player Alex Collins dies aged 28

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Former Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins dies at the age of 28.

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Couple 'horrified' at £110 Ryanair ticket print fee

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The airline has defended its decision to charge an elderly couple to print their boarding passes at the airport.

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Ukraine war: Three killed after blasts in Volyn and Lviv

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Ukrainian officials have blamed Russia for air strikes near the country's border with Poland.

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Price of milk and sunflower oil starting to fall

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The costs of some food staples are starting to come down after surging last year, data suggests.

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Italy floods: Torrent of floodwater bursts through alpine town

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Its likely the banks unexpectedly burst and covered Bardonecchia in thick mud after a mountain landslide.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

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Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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Himachal Pradesh: Nine dead, dozens trapped in India temple collapse

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Around 20-25 people are feared trapped after a temple in Himachal Pradesh collapsed due to heavy rains.

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Stunning scenes as Mount Etna erupts at night

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The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night.

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Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing

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William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

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Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.

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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

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Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

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The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

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A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

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Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

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The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says

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The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has been attacked at least twice before.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

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The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

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Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Harry Kane's move to Germany... in 68 seconds

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The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m)

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

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This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week.

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Versace's owner to be taken over in $8.5bn deal

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Tapestry, which owns Coach, is creating a US luxury conglomerate in the same vein as France's giants.

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Scale of Maui wildfires seen from passenger plane

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Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday.

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Islamic State attack on army bus kills 23 Syrian soldiers

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The jihadists surrounded a military bus in Deir al-Zour province before opening fire, reports say.

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Canary Wharf looks to diversify as banks move out

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The area has the highest office vacancy rate since 2005 so is looking towards science and housing.

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Niger coup: West Africa nations to assemble 'standby force'

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Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible".

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Spain 2-1 Netherlands: Salma Paralluelo winner earns Spanish first Women's World Cup semi-final

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Teenage winger Salma Paralluelo scores a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

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