Saturday, September 17, 2022

Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral

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Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans.

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French male cyclists in business class but women in economy

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The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy.

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What now for America's fascination with the royals?

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The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire in North America.

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French footballer arrested over attack on teammate

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Ex-Paris St-Germain player Aminata Diallo is re-arrested as police investigate an attack on a fellow player last year.

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Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour

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A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring.

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Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction

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The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests "drab", a study shows.

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Train drivers set to resume strikes in October

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Drivers from 12 train companies are expected to walk out on two days in the long-running row over pay.

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Lakhimpur: India family shattered by rape and murder of Dalit sisters

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Two days after the rape and murder of two sisters in India, the family speak to the BBC.

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China fire: Skyscraper engulfed in massive flames

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Officials in the city of Changsha say the fire has been extinguished and reported no casualties so far.

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Germany takes control of three Rosneft oil refineries

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The country takes temporary control of Rosneft subsidiaries in a move to bolster energy security.

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Cardi B: Rapper pleads guilty to strip club assault charges

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The US star is sentenced to 15 days community service over a fight in a New York strip club in 2018.

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French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers

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Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

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Retail sales fall as rising cost of living bites

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Consumer spending was hit in August as household finances came under increasing pressure.

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French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers

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Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Tax-cutting mini Budget on Friday next week

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Questions had been raised over when the "fiscal event" would take place after the death of the Queen.

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Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

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Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month.

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Wagner Group: Head of Russian mercenary group filmed recruiting in prison

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Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered prisoners their freedom in exchange for six months service in Ukraine.

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Polish pop star's blasphemy conviction quashed

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Singer Doda was fined for saying the writers of the Bible had been intoxicated on wine and cannabis.

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Shell chief Ben van Beurden to step down at end of year

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Ben van Beurden will leave the oil giant at the end of 2022 after nine years at the helm.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

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The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy.

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McDonald's to close for Queen's funeral on Monday

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The fast food chain will shut all its restaurants until 5pm on 19 September.

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Girl in Queen fancy dress among last to hear from her

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Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition.

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Ukraine war: EU moves to cut peak electricity use by 5%

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech.

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Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

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Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified.

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Kharkiv offensive: Ukraine targets east after rapid counter-offensive

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Kyiv's troops are targeting towns in the Donbas region, the main focus of Russia's invasion.

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Ukraine war: EU chief sets out plans to tackle energy crisis

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Ursula von der Leyen calls for EU-wide cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy companies.

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Foxconn and Vedanta to build $19bn India chip factory

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This is the third semiconductor plant announced in India, which is aiming to be a global chipmaker.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes

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Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries.

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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers

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The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Willson.

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Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space

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The emergency escape system on the uncrewed craft was triggered mid-air.

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Domestic energy customers will hear soon about their tariff

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Detail from the government show fixed rates will be discounted but could still be higher than others pay.

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WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

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Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

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Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

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More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

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Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low. energy firms say

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Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more.

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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

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Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles.

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Sunday, September 11, 2022

Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident

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Over 1,000 migrants are thought to have died this year trying to cross the central Mediterranean.

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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

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The president pays tribute to the thousands of people who died 21 years after the attacks on US soil.

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

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"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'

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Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns.

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

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The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

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World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.

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Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations

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Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US.

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'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'

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One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future.

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books

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Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures

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Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent.

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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

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King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.

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Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

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Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

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Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

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President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Bank of England delays interest rate decision after Queen's death

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The UK's central bank postpones its meeting by a week "in light of the period of national mourning".

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