Thursday, December 21, 2023

Government borrowing higher than expected in November

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Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills.

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Australia: Moment house collapses in Perth wildfire

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Residents in the Parkerville area of Perth were warned to leave the area, due to a threat to life.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation

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The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

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Watch: Trump speaks following his removal from Colorado ballot

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Colorado's Supreme Court has removed the former US president from its 2024 presidential election ballot.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

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The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

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Monsanto to pay $857m over leaking lights at US school

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A US jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay out to seven people in the state of Washington.

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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks

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Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.

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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks

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Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

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The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes.

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

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Days after allowing creators to stream artistic depictions of nudity, Twitch changed its policy.

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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

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US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

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Minimum wage rise 'painful', says Hollywood Bowl

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The 10-pin bowling operator says the increase in the National Living Wage was an "unexpected hit".

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce

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Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire

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Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

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Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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Three dead after historic Kairouan walls collapse

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The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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