Monday, January 15, 2024

Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea

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Sagiv Jehezkel held up a bandaged hand that read "100 days. 7/10", a reference to Hamas's 7 October attacks.

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Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China

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Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.

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Sunday, January 14, 2024

Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader

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Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

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Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

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Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza

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Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

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The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

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BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

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Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

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The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

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Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups

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Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson diagnosed with terminal cancer

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Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas sales

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Both retailers beat expectations for the key festive period as overall food prices remain high.

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Watch: Streets overrun by looters in Port Moresby

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Angry protests in the Papua New Guinean capital descended into violence after a police pay dispute.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Lauren Boebert's ex-husband arrested after Colorado restaurant row

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Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges.

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Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42

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Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.

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Sainsbury's sells record pigs in blankets and mince pies

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Festive food sales helped boost the supermarket giant over the Christmas period.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Ecuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape

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Rioting erupted at six jails after the leader of Los Choneros prison gang escaped from his cell.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

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The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

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Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership

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Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s.

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China satellite launch over Taiwan triggers islandwide alert

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Mobile phone users across Taiwan got an "air raid alert" warning them to "be aware for your safety".

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

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Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists

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The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.

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Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting meters

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Regulator Ofgem has given three companies permission to force-fit prepayment meters in homes.

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US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission

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The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard.

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

Al Jazeera bureau chief's son Hamza al-Dahdouh among journalists killed in Gaza

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Hamza al-Dahdouh was with other journalists when a reported strike hit a road between Khan Younis and Rafah.

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Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

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Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.

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Sunak considers measures to clear all Post Office victims

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The Justice Secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.

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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

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At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control

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Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.

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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

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Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.

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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

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Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.

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Watch: Inside Alaska Airlines plane as part blows off mid-air

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Social media footage shows passengers on board the aircraft moments after it lost a section of its fuselage.

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Japan earthquake: Video shows buildings swept away by landslide in Wajima

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Residents are seen running as the landslide crashes down in footage from New Year's Day.

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Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

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Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication

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Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.

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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots initially unaware of cabin fire

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It was a flight attendant who informed the cockpit of the cabin fire, said a spokesperson.

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Next warns of supply delays due to Red Sea shipping attacks

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The retailer says delays to its stock are "likely" as a result of disruption to shipping journeys.

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Japan earthquake: Race to find survivors as critical 72-hour window closes

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At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Watch: Buildings still smouldering in quake-hit Wajima

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The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan.

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Supermarkets have busiest Christmas since 2019, says Kantar

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Research suggests £13.7bn was spent at supermarkets last month, with an average household parting with £477.

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Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage

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The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

When will the 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds begin?

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All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.

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Thailand and China to waive visa requirements from March

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Both countries have been trialling visa-free travel programmes to boost tourism recovery post Covid.

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Motorway electric car charge point target missed, says RAC

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The RAC motoring organisation says the government has missed its target for installing charging points.

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Melissa Hoskins' family 'utterly devastated' by death of Olympic cyclist

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The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are "utterly devastated" following the death of the Olympic cyclist, who was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday.

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Monday, January 1, 2024

Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

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Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.

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XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes

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India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US.

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Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake

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A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's central region on Monday.

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

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The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

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