Thursday, August 24, 2023

Gatwick Airport: Bank holiday strike threat off after pay deal agreed

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The Unite union calls off industrial action by ground handlers after securing improved pay deals.

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Ukraine claims Crimea landing for 'special operation' on Independence Day

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Kyiv claims Russia suffered personnel losses in an encounter that ensued in the peninsula's west.

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Paddington Bear stamps released by Royal Mail for 65th anniversary

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The Peruvian bear was first seen in 1958 after featuring in the book A Bear Called Paddington.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Huge fire rages in Xintiandi office building in China

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Nearly 300 firefighters were deployed to battle the blaze in the northern port city of Tianjin.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

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The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

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The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera.

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Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

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Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.

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Pakistan cable car: Relief as all passengers brought to safety

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They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line.

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Bank fined £5.4m after energy traders used WhatsApp

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Morgan Stanley is punished by the energy regulator in the first fine under transparency rules.

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Andrew Tate prosecution files reveal graphic claims of coercion ahead of trial

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Romanian prosecutors' files, seen by BBC, allegedly show the influencer coercing women into sex acts.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Ukraine war: The men who don't want to fight

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Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft.

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Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant

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Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after the UK competition watchdog rejected its first bid.

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Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise

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Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water in 48 hours

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The contentious plan will proceed despite opposition from local fishermen and neighbouring countries.

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Lost luggage showing signs of recovery after hitting 10-year high

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New airline data indicates the number of lost, delayed or damaged bags is returning to pre-pandemic levels.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Renting now cheaper than first-time mortgages, says Zoopla

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It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.

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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

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As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake.

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Storm Hilary: Hollywood and Disneyland among iconic locations hit

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Tropical Storm Hilary is barrelling through Southern California where 26 million people face flood warnings.

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Pakistan president denies approving laws giving military more power

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Arif Alvi claimed his staff "undermined" him, while the law ministry told him to "take responsibility".

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

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Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping.

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Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot

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Day after Luna-25 crash, India space agency says lander trying to find area without boulders or deep trenches.

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

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The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

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The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim.

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California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

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Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

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The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

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Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

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In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992.

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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

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Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near Huwara

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The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman.

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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

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Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

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The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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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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