Saturday, June 12, 2021

Moria migrant camp fire: Four Afghans sentenced to 10 years in jail

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The Afghan asylum seekers were found guilty of starting fires that destroyed the Greek camp last year.

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G7 summit: Joe Biden gifts Boris Johnson custom-made bike

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The red, white and blue machine was built in record time by a Philadelphia business with four staff.

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Russia's Putin: Biden will be less impulsive than Trump

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The Russian president says he expects fewer "impulse-based movements" from his US counterpart.

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Boko Haram: Nigerian president admits failure to end violence

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The fight against militants in the north has unintentionally spread violence, Muhammadu Buhari says.

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G7 summit: Biden to urge West to form alliance against China

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The US president will use the G7 summit in Britain to call on allies to combat Beijing's influence.

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Stobart Air: Aer Lingus stops most Belfast City Airport flights

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Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester, East Midlands and Birmingham flights are affected by Stobart Air's liquidation.

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'I could be with people and still feel alone'

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It's been a difficult year for US college students. This is Ana Carmona's story.

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Seizure of Democrats' Apple data by Trump officials to be investigated

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Two House members had their phone records released, reportedly at the request of Trump officials.

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Algeria election: Voting under way in parliamentary poll

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"You want change, cast your ballot" voters are told, but the mass protest movement says it is pointless.

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Humpback whale spits out lobsterman

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A lobsterman in Cape Cod, thought he had been attacked by a shark, but realised he was in a whale's mouth.

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Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam

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The four passengers were rescued after their boat got stuck at the top of the dam.

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Can mining save Cornwall's economy?

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As world leaders gather there for the G7 meeting, one of the UK's poorest regions is at a crossroads.

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From garden chairs to boxes: Five items in short supply

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A combination of Covid, Brexit and the Suez Canal delays threaten to disrupt supplies this summer.

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Teen who filmed George Floyd's murder given journalism award

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Darnella Frazier received a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board for her courage.

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Palestinian teenager shot dead in clash at protest

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The Israeli army said there was a riot at Beita, near Nablus, and soldiers' lives were in danger.

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G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality

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The UK's PM urges leaders to "build back better" after Covid, as the Queen joins them for a dinner.

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Covid: Celebrity Millennium cruise guests test positive for virus

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Royal Caribbean restarted cruises in June after they were suspended for more than a year.

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Friday, June 11, 2021

UAE could be torturing detained activists, UN says

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Prisoners are being held in solitary confinement for long periods, according to a human rights expert.

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McDonald's hit by data breach in Taiwan and South Korea

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The chain is the latest to be targeted by cyber criminals after attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS.

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Ethiopia conflict: 33,000 Tigray children risk death from hunger - UN

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The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

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Oregon lawmaker ousted for allowing rioters into State Capitol

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Republican Mike Nearman has become the first sitting Oregon lawmaker to be expelled in history.

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China marathon: Officials punished over runner deaths

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Extreme weather struck the event last month, killing 21 ultra-marathon runners.

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California jury awards $15m over lost fertility clinic eggs and embryos

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The five plaintiffs lost eggs or embryos after a freezer tank failure at a San Francisco clinic.

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UK space race investment 'is heating up'

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The public will be able to invest in a portfolio of space firms including SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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Providing jobs for young people in Brazil

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How Brazil's "Favela LinkedIn" and "Street Presidents" schemes are providing jobs for young people.

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Israel ex-top spy reveals Mossad operations against Iran

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Yossi Cohen, who retired as Mossad chief last week, spoke about the theft of Iran's nuclear archive.

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Hong Kong to censor films that ‘endanger national security’

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Censors have been given the power to vet films that authorities say may endanger national security.

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Hungary LGBT: Content aimed at children to be banned

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Critics say the legislation is similar to Russia's ban on "gay propaganda" targeting minors.

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Texas governor promises to build border wall amid migrant surge

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Republican Greg Abbott says Texas "will not sit idly by as this crisis grows" at the Mexico border.

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Peru election: Vote count ends but official result may take days

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Leftist Pedro Castillo keeps a narrow lead, but an official announcement may take days.

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Bid to use criminal cash to refund scam victims

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A survey suggests such a move would be popular, but the money available would be insufficient.

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Copa America: Brazilian Supreme Court rules tournament can go ahead

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The Copa America, which is set to start on Sunday, can go ahead in Brazil, the country's Supreme Court decides.

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UK-US special relationship: A short history

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It isn't always "couple goals" - because the people involved keep changing.

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Trump officials seized Democrats' Apple data: reports

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At least two Democrats and their families had their Apple data seized under President Trump.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Ethiopia Tigray: UN aid chief says there is famine

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More than 350,000 people are living in "severe crisis" after months of conflict in the Tigray region.

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BA puts thousands of staff back on furlough

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The airline blames the move on delays to the restart of international travel.

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Macron slap: Four months for man who attacked French president

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The medieval combat enthusiast admitted hitting the French president, saying it was a moment of impulse.

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Morrisons boss suffers huge revolt over £1.7m bonus

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More than 70% of shareholders reject a bonus plan that would have given boss David Potts up to £1.7m.

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Oatly sues UK oat milk maker over trademark

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Oatly takes Cambridgeshire's Glebe Family Farm to court in a bid to stop it selling the PureOaty drink.

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G7 tax deal: What is it and are Amazon and Facebook included?

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A deal has been agreed by the world's richest nations to tax global companies more.

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China has created a 'dystopian hellscape' in Xinjiang, Amnesty report says

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In a new report, Amnesty International says China is committing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.

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Emma Coronel Aispuro: Wife of El Chapo pleads guilty to drugs charge

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Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of helping her kingpin husband run a drug smuggling cartel.

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Used car costs drive US prices higher in May

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US consumer prices spiked last month, with inflation jumping to 5% for the 12 months ending in May.

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Facebook remote working plan extended to all staff for long term

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Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says working remotely has made him happier and more productive.

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Pope rejects German cardinal's offer to quit over abuse failures

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Cardinal Reinhard Marx had offered to resign over the mishandling of the Catholic abuse crisis.

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Tokyo 2020: Olympic swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from trials over 'perverts' in sport

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Australian swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from Olympic trials, citing "misogynistic perverts" in the sport.

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Ex-Brewdog staff allege 'culture of fear' at brewer

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Former employees allege "cult of personality" in firm and claim "toxic attitude" to junior staff.

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The Beast: How Biden's getting around on his first overseas trip

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Planes, helicopters and armoured cars - how President Biden will travel on his first official trip.

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Italian woman wakes up after 10 months in coma

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Cristina Rosi, 37, was seven months pregnant when she suffered a heart attack in July last year.

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Dutch find Czech crew remains at WW2 RAF bomber crash site

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Five Czech airmen died when their RAF Wellington bomber was shot down over the Netherlands.

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