The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.
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Sunday, December 17, 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says
Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.
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Funeral for Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike
Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.
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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86
Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.
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Coral islands in Australia at risk of disappearing
The disappearance of the islands could affect Australia's maritime borders, a study says.
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Friday, December 15, 2023
Energy bills could rise by £16 to cover customers' debts
Regulator Ofgem wants households to pay an extra £16 a year as debt levels reached nearly £3bn.
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Watch: Chaos after Beijing subway carriages detach
Eyewitness videos show passengers stranded in wintry conditions after two of the carriages separated.
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India parliament: Key suspect arrested in security breach case
Lalit Jha surrendered to police a day after two intruders yelled slogans and set off smoke in parliament.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Joshua Mollel: Tanzania says student killed in Israel by Hamas
It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague.
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Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts
It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.
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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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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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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Monday, December 11, 2023
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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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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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Saturday, December 9, 2023
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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Friday, December 8, 2023
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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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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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Monday, December 4, 2023
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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Sunday, December 3, 2023
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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