Buyers put off new-build homes over quality, report says

A survey suggests more than half of people think older houses are better quality than new ones.

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Parliament breach: India home ministry opens investigation as opposition protests

Opposition lawmakers have criticised Narendra Modi's government over the security lapse.

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Ukraine war: Dozens wounded in missile strikes on Kyiv

A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.

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Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.

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India parliament sees security breach on attack anniversary

Lawmakers say two men jumped from the visitors' gallery into the chamber and sprayed a colourful gas.

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Thai MP jailed for posts insulting the monarchy

Rights groups say around 260 charges have been filed under the lese-majeste law since the 2020 protests.

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Unilever’s green claims face UK watchdog probe

The Competition and Markets Authority says the firm may be overstating how "green" certain products are.

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Zac Efron pays tribute to Matthew Perry in Hollywood Walk of Fame speech

The High School Musical actor spoke at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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UK pay growth slows as jobs market stalls

Wage increases are easing but continue to outpace inflation, making an imminent interest cut unlikely.

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Rowan Glen: Yoghurt factory revival hits 20 million pots a year

Why things are looking up at a rural site saved from permanent closure by a buyout last year.

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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.

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Kenya power blackout fuels public outrage over KPLC

Kenya has experienced three nationwide blackouts in the last four months, the latest on Sunday evening.

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Bronny James: LeBron James' son makes college debut after cardiac arrest

Bronny James, the son of legend LeBron James, says he is "thankful for everything" as he makes his college debut just months after collapsing with a cardiac arrest.

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic.

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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash

Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

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Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs

The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.

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Bob Dylan sells Scottish Highlands estate for £4m

The singer bought Aultmore House in 2006 but has not visited in at least four years

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ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban

The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban

One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.

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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

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House prices rise again as mortgage rates ease

Prices rose 0.5% last month, Halifax says, and there are signs activity in the market is picking up.

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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion

Citizens have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.

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Paris 2024: Construction at surfing venue in Tahiti paused after coral damaged

The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.

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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

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Travel giant considers leaving London Stock Exchange

If Tui delists it shares it would be another blow to the UK's attractiveness as a base for big firms.

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Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.

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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

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Thames Water says turnaround will 'take time'

The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.

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YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views

Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.

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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs

The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.

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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs

The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.

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Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"

The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?

Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?

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Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis

Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans.

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COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall

The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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Guinea-Bissau: Heavy gunfire heard in capital

Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.

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Israel-Gaza war: Explosions heard and smoke rises as combat resumes

The return to combat marks the end of a ceasefire that lasted seven days.

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Hamas hostages: Thai workers return to overjoyed families in Bangkok

After nearly 50 days in Hamas captivity, 17 workers have returned home to Thailand.

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Major snowstorm spawns travel chaos in US

A Nor'easter storm hit several states in the US with heavy winds and snow, creating a winter wonderland.

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