Saturday, April 9, 2022

P&O ferry detained in Larne over safety concerns back sailing

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The ship had been held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after P&O sacked 800 of its workers.

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Scottish farmers warn of rising costs and food shortages

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The Scottish government calls for a summit of UK ministers to discuss the problems facing food producers.

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UK PM travels to Kyiv for Zelensky talks

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The prime minister's visit was a "show of solidarity" with the Ukrainian people, Downing Street says.

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War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM

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In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.

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France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

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Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

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War in Ukraine: Inside Chernobyl after the Russian occupation

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The nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine was taken over by Russian forces on the first day of the invasion.

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Akshata Murty: Chancellor's wife could save £280m in UK tax

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A tax agreement between the UK and India could offer significant savings on Ms Murty’s inheritance tax bill.

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Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness

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An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts.

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Ukraine war causes giant leap in global food prices, says UN

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The UN says the conflict has spread shocks through markets for grains and vegetable oil.

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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

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Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

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Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

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Sainsbury's lifts pay after shareholder pressure

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The supermarket says all London staff will be paid the Real Living Wage, following calls from investors.

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Qatar World Cup: Security guards made to do 'forced labour' - Amnesty

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Security guards in Qatar working on projects that include some linked to the 2022 World Cup have been subjected to conditions "which amount to forced labour," claims Amnesty.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

British embassy guard charged with spying for Russia

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David Ballantyne Smith, 57, is charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act.

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P&O Ferries preparing to restart Dover-Calais route

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The firm hopes to get its Pride of Kent and Spirit of Britain ships back in action, subject to inspection.

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War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM

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Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas.

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Thomas Sankara murder: Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty

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Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend.

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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims

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After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now".

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Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75

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Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.

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Farming labour shortage could mean price rises, MPs warn

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A report calls for a relaxation on requirements to speak English, and to expand seasonal worker visas.

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BA cancels flights due to staff shortages

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The airline took the decision in May to withdraw some flights to boost reliability for passengers.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages

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The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

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China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

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Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests

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Protests have taken place across Peru, as oil, gas and toll road prices rise.

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The Works forced to close shops after cyber-attack

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The retailer said that five of its 526 shops have temporarily been shut since the attack last week.

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Monday, April 4, 2022

More than 160 missing after Nigerian train attack

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"My decision to change coaches saved my life and my family," a survivor tells the BBC.

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Elon Musk snaps up $3bn Twitter stake

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Tesla founder Elon Musk has bought almost a tenth of Twitter shares, worth almost $3bn.

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Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over salmonella link

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Food Standards Agency says 57 cases have been found, 77% of them in children aged five or younger.

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Pakistan: What we know so far as PM's fate hangs in balance

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The fate of Pakistan's prime minister - and the country - teeters on a decision by the Supreme Court.

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Costa Rica elects political newcomer Chaves as president

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Economist Rodrigo Chaves says he will shake up Costa Rica's politics and break with its old guard.

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Sri Lanka central bank governor submits resignation amid crisis

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Ajith Nivard Cabraal's announcement came after all of the country's cabinet ministers resigned.

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Why Sri Lanka cabinet resignations won't appease angry protesters

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Many Sri Lankans blame their controversial president Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the dire economic crisis.

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Sunday, April 3, 2022

Energy rationing not part of UK approach, minister says

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Grant Shapps says the policy is "not a route we want to go down" despite pressure on supplies.

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Dover cross-Channel ferry disruption begins to ease

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Drivers trying to reach ferries on Saturday saw delays of up to nine hours.

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Ukraine war: Mum describes bomb crashing into her family home

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Olena Selichzianowa says she pulled her twin boys beneath her to protect them from flying shrapnel.

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Ukraine war: Polish doctor saves family's sight after bombing

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The mother of five-year-old twin boys describes how she tried to protect as their house was bombed.

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Pakistan heads for early election amid move to remove PM Imran Khan

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Imran Khan says the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of foreign policy decisions.

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Zelensky spokesman describes heartbreaking scenes in Ukraine

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A spokesman for Ukraine's President Zelensky describes the discovery of mass graves.

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Smoke rising in Ukrainian port city Odesa after strikes

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Smoke is seen after explosions are heard in the strategic southern port city of Odesa on the Black Sea coast.

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War in Ukraine: Evidence grows of civilian killings in Bucha

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The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports signs of civilian killings in Bucha, near Kyiv. His report contains distressing images.

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The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

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What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

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Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

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Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

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War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

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A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

Manchester Airport: More delays blamed on lack of staff

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A lack of staff and surging demand with the Easter are blamed for long baggage queues for arrivals.

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War in Ukraine: Amongst wreckage in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv

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The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the airport, some 10 miles from Kyiv, which holds the wreckage of the world's biggest cargo plane.

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Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital

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Hundreds of businesses are destroyed in the main market of Hargeisa in an overnight blaze.

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Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash

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Israel says the militants were killed by troops trying to stop them from carrying out an attack.

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Friday, April 1, 2022

National Lottery: Camelot launches legal challenge over licence loss

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It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".

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ScotRail goes back into public ownership

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An arms-length Scottish government company will take over running the rail franchise from Abellio.

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War in Ukraine: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil depot

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Russia claims a Ukrainian helicopter raid set fuel tanks ablaze in Belgorod, a Russian city.

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