Monday, September 11, 2023

Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears

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Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal.

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Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers

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Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found.

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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi

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The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.

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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

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Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews

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A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.

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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

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CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

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The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

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The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.

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Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

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The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake.

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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

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Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.

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Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

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The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

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Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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Morocco earthquake: What we know

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A look at what is known about the quake that has claimed the lives of more than 800 people.

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Morocco earthquake: Such magnitude usual for country

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There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than 100 years.

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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

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Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

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Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh

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An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.

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Morocco earthquake: Dust surrounds Kutubiyya mosque following deadly quake

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The top of the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque looks precarious after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Marrakesh

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor files complaint with high court

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A Spanish prosecutor files a complaint with its high court against suspended football federation president Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.

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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

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For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.

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Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions

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Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.

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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline

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Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.

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Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin

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A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities.

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Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids

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There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low.

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Thousands of migrant children test NYC schools system

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The first day of class for new arrivals like Thiago came amid "dystopian" rhetoric from the mayor.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free

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Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.

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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

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The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.

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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer

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The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.

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Baby turtles leave for sea from rare nest found on Mississippi beach

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The reptiles were dug out of a nest by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.

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Price of average home falls by £14,000 in a year

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House prices fell at their fastest annual rate in 14 years in August, according to the Halifax building society.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Students cut back on food as cost of living soars

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Some had to skip meals, take on debt or dip into savings last year as costs soared, research shows.

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Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods

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Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.

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Wilko shops set to close next week named

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Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.

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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts

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The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.

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Air Canada kicks off passengers who refused vomit-stained seats

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Air Canada apologises to passengers kicked off a fight for refusing seats with "visible vomit residue".

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Manchester United shares dive on report sale is off

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Shares see biggest ever one-day fall after a report that the team will be taken off the market.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Cuba uncovers human trafficking ring of Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

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Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.

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Delta flight makes U-turn over diarrhoea incident

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The flight from Atlanta to Barcelona was forced to turn around after a passenger had diarrhoea on board, reports say.

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Syria: Dozens killed in fighting between SDF and Arab tribesmen

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More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed since Kurdish forces arrested a former Arab ally.

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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?

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An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.

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Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze

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The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.

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Johan Floderus: EU confirms official from Sweden detained in Iran

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The bloc's foreign policy chief says Iran has illegally held Johan Floderus for more than 500 days.

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Burning Man: Drone footage shows huge queues as people leave festival

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Drone footage shows people leaving the festival after heavy rain caused a mud bath.

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China's Great Wall damaged as workers look for shortcut

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Part of the wall running through China's Shanxi province was dug open, causing severe damage.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls

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It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.

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Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees

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Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.

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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen

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Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.

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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema sworn in as president

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General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.

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Burning Man: Revellers begin to leave as boggy conditions improve

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Revellers are able to leave the desert festival after heavy rain turned the site into a mud bath.

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Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister?

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The man due to take over from Oleksii Reznikov is a leading member of the Crimean Tatar community.

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Australia rescues sick researcher from Antarctica

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The mission required a medical retrieval team, a massive icebreaker ship and two helicopters.

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