Friday, December 24, 2021

Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread

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Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide.

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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

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The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.

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James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview

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Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.

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Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks

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Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.

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Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

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It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.

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Russian priest who adopted 70 children jailed for abuse

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Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children.

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CrossCountry: Strike action affects Christmas Eve train journeys

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Train operator CrossCountry says it has cancelled many services on Friday.

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Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault

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US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.

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Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies

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Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years.

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Capitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities

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Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate.

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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87

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She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born.

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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

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Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.

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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

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The actor speaks about his past "consensual" relationships with students from his acting school.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'

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Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.

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President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine

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In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe.

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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

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A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".

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Christmas travel in full swing despite disruption

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Almost half of Britons are to travel to visit loved ones, but caution about Omicron is widespread.

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Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors

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The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany.

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Intel apologises to China over supplier advice

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The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xinjiang.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Xi'an: Chinese city under lockdown as Covid cases rise

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More than 13 million people in the city of Xi'an have been told to stay at home amid a Covid outbreak.

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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea

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The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.

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Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance

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Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration.

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CrossCountry: Strike action set to disrupt Christmas Eve trains

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A union says members voted to strike as they felt the role of guards was being undermined.

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Koalas: Mass deaths in Victoria bring animal cruelty charges

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Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria.

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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea

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The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.

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Isolation rule change will mean fewer rail cancellations, says industry

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Shorter Covid self-isolation in England should mean fewer cancelled trains, says the Rail Delivery Group.

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding

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Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan.

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Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

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The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.

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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled

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The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.

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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled

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The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.

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Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge

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The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.

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Ghanaian MPs brawl in parliament over e-money tax

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Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions.

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UK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold

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The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK.

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Monday, December 20, 2021

Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

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The BBC has found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes for people who haven't been jabbed.

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Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row

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US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views.

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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron

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The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.

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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron

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The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.

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Hobnobs maker warns biscuit prices set to soar

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McVities, which also makes Jaffa Cakes and Penguins, is facing higher ingredient and labour costs.

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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

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Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

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Covid: Pubs and restaurants warn time running out to help

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The hospitality sector says urgent action is needed as it struggles with the impact of Omicron.

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Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment

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China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse.

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Will Omicron stall the airline sector recovery in 2022?

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The rise of a new variant risks delaying a long hoped for bounce back for global aviation.

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary

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Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.

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Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers

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Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre.

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Covid: Business alarmed at prospect of further restrictions

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The health secretary refused to rule out further restrictions for England, as Omicron continues to spread.

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West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says

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The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank.

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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester

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New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.

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Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul

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Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election.

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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

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American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

Dutch to enter tight lockdown over Omicron wave

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Netherlands to enter into tight lockdown from Sunday to control spread of Omicron variant

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