Friday, October 13, 2023

Germany migrants: Seven dead after vehicle crashes in Bavaria

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Authorities said the driver of a "suspected smuggling vehicle" attempted to evade police before losing control.

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Watch: Scalise bows out of Speaker’s race, citing ‘schisms’

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Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned over Epstein scandal

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Jes Staley can no longer hold senior positions in the UK and has been fined £1.8m.

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Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over 'exceptional' failure

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KPMG given £21m fine for "exceptional" failures in its accounting work for collapsed construction giant.

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Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute in US

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The IRS has been auditing how the firm allocates profits among countries and jurisdictions.

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California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot

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A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.

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This night is sparkling: Taylor Swift greets fans on red carpet

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The star greeted fans for the world premiere of the film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.

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Poland election: Bitter campaign splits country ahead of key vote

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It's seen as the most important vote since communism's end in 1989. What direction will Poland take?

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Scalise: Five things to know about US House Speaker hopeful

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The Representative from Louisiana has quickly risen through the ranks of House Republicans.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Timelapse captures stunning sunrise in Mauna Kea, Hawaii

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The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.

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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

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Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, AsunciĆ³n.

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Next set to buy rival brand Fat Face in latest High Street buy

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High Street chain Next is understood to be close to buying rival fashion chain Fat Face.

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Gaza: Children screamed in street as we fled 2am air strike

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Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.

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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

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Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report

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The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut

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BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the UK.

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Warm weather delays early Christmas food sales

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The unusually mild weather has led to fewer people buying Christmas puddings and seasonal biscuits.

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Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash

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The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

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The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol.

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Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai

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President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.

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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region

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Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon

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Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

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Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on gender pay gap

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American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.

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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors

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Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap

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Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

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More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds

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A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.

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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped

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30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, and Thai air force planes are on standby to fly its citizens home.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets from Gaza

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Sirens are heard in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, as missiles fired from Gaza are intercepted.

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Footage shows scale of destruction after Israeli air strikes on Gaza

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Israeli air strikes have killed at least 313 people, Palestinian officials say.

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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?

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Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.

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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

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Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

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Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

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Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

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People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

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The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

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The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

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What's going on at Metro Bank?

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Bosses say there are no concerns about its finances after reports it was looking to raise millions.

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South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions

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Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion

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A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

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House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says

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The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Sikkim: Race against time to save 102 missing in India floods

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Severe floods have killed 14 and left dozens missing in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.

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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state

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Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

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HS2: No new compensation for those affected by rail route, says minister

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There will be no new money for displaced people and firms along the scrapped route, the government says.

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Police bodycam shows rescue of a woman stuck under a pier in Brooklyn

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Video captures the moment New York police pulled a woman hanging over water to safety in Brooklyn.

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Metro Bank shares plunge on fund raising reports

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The bank's shares plunged 23% in early trading, after several newspapers reported it needed to raise £600m.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist sentenced in absentia

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Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air against the invasion of Ukraine, gets more than 8 years in jail.

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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death

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Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

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Pakistan orders Afghan asylum seekers out of country by November

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The declaration comes just days after a blast in a border town killed at least 50 people.

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Asian Games: China censors 'Tiananmen' image of athletes hugging

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The photo, showing the combination of numbers 6 and 4 , has been scrubbed on Chinese social media.

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