Saturday, May 29, 2021

Afghanistan: Bus blast kills three university staff

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A roadside bomb hits a bus carrying teachers from Al-Biruni university north of the capital Kabul.

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Quiz: How well do you know Roger Federer's Grand Slam

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Roger Federer is about to play his first Grand Slam in 16 months - how much do you know about the Swiss great's record at the majors?

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All you need to know about the French Open

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The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.

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Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight

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Michael Haak exposed himself to his female co-pilot and watched porn on a laptop, a court is told.

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San Jose shooting: Guns, petrol and 22,000 rounds of ammunition found

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A search of the man's home reveals 12 guns, Molotov cocktails and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

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Sri Lanka's beaches swamped with burning ship debris

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Plastic and chemical contamination threatens environment and livelihoods in Sri Lanka.

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North Korea says children volunteering on mines and farms

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State news reports the orphans want "to repay even just a millionth of the love the party showed".

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Colombia protests: Duque sends military to Cali

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Four people died on Friday night in the city, the epicentre of protests against the government.

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Indian Premier League 2021: Tournament to resume in United Arab Emirates in September

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The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League season will take place in the United Arab Emirates in September and October.

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Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

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The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people.

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Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president

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The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process".

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Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake

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Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east.

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Footage shows US flight attendant being attacked by passenger

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A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.

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Taksim Square: Erdogan inaugurates controversial mosque in Istanbul

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Plans for the mosque, which towers over a monument to the secular republic, sparked protests in 2013.

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Tiziana Cantone: Italian woman's body to be exhumed in murder probe

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Tiziana Cantone was thought to have taken her life in 2016 after a video of her having sex went viral.

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Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd

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Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China.

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The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land

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Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave.

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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

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The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine

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Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.

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Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son

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Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir.

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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

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German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.

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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

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An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Barack Obama: 'Marcus Rashford is way ahead of where I was at 23'

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Barack Obama praises footballer Marcus Rashford's anti-poverty work in a Zoom meeting.

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French oil giant Total rebrands in shift to renewables

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Total is the latest energy giant to face pressure from shareholders to reduce carbon emissions faster.

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Nike says it split with Neymar over sexual assault investigation

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The sportswear giant and Brazilian footballer give conflicting accounts of why they parted ways.

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Sri Lanka: Burning ship coats beaches in oil and debris

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Sri Lankan and Indian naval boats are struggling to put out the eight-day blaze on the X-Press Pearl.

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Iran's presidential election: Who the candidates are

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What there is to know about the seven men standing in the forthcoming poll.

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Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA

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People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than new customers from January.

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JD Logistics shares deliver in Hong Kong debut

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The successful share listing comes despite a crackdown on some of China's biggest e-commerce firms.

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Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide

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Foreign Minister Heiko Maas asks for forgiveness for atrocities and announces financial support deal.

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Belarus: Russia blocks some flights for avoiding its ally

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Air France and Austrian Airlines Moscow routes are stopped as Russia rejects their new flight plans.

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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

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Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019.

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Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

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The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.

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Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

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It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China.

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Social media giant lists new 'Twitter Blue' subscription service

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It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising.

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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

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A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

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Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

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The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.

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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

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Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.

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The uncertain future of Britain's offices

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UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.

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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

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The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

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The looming battle over abortion in the US

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Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

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A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.

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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

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Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

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Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders

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Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip

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Cuban officials confirm César Prieto left their delegation during a pre-Olympic tournament.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Biden demands ceasefire and end to abuses

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The US president highlights the rights abuses and the possibility of famine as fighting continues.

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Paddling pools for dogs boost Pets at Home sales

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The firm's retail revenues top £1bn but Covid-related costs take a bite out of underlying profits.

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Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman

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The mother of Sofia Sapega, who was arrested when her flight was grounded in Minsk, speaks to the BBC.

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DR Congo: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano warning

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It comes days after an eruption killed 32 people and destroyed hundreds of homes around Goma.

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