Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

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The Balkan country is enforcing blackouts amid an electricity shortage caused by high global prices.

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

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The actress and fellow Hollywood stars recorded a cover of Imagine at the beginning of the pandemic.

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US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

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The Broadway and TV star, who was also the sister of playwright Arthur Miller, died in her sleep.

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Kantar: Shoppers return to supermarkets for festive feasts

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Store visits hit their highest level since March 2020 as consumer confidence returned, research suggests.

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Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might gets booed when he gets on court'

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Australians give their views on Novak Djokovic being able to play in the Australian Open.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Silicon Valley's trial of the century

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A look at the Theranos trial and the evidence that led to Elizabeth Holmes being found guilty of fraud.

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Burger King to sell vegan nuggets in bid to go 50% meat-free

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The fast-food chain says it will begin selling vegan nuggets across the UK from Wednesday.

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France's Bogdanoff TV twins die of Covid six days apart

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Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff had hosted a TV science and science-fiction show in the 1980s.

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Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

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Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business.

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Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

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Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography.

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Train services hit by Covid staff absences

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Passengers face fewer services or cancellations as the rail sector faces high absence rates.

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Monday, January 3, 2022

South Africa parliament fire flares up again

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Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze which reignited hours after it was said to be under control.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital with intestinal blockage

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President Jair Bolsonaro, who was stabbed in 2018, says doctors are evaluating potential surgery.

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David Bowie: Singer's estate sells rights to his entire body of work to WCM

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Warner Chappell Music say they are "immensely proud" to be "chosen as caretakers".

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S Korea says man who crossed back to North is gymnast defector

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It's unclear why the man who jumped a barbed wire fence in 2020 made the perilous return journey.

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

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The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.

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Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

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The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check.

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

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The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.

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Richard Leakey - fossil expert, conservationist and politician

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The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse.

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser's deal with Jeffrey Epstein to be released

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The Duke of York's lawyers believe it could free him from liability in a civil case against him.

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China: Concern over Xi'an residents' midnight quarantine

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Some people in Xi'an complained after they were forced out of their homes during a Covid outbreak.

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Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

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Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken.

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Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77

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The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils.

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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

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The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.

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Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

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The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.

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Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

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The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work.

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Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

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Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks - health boss

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Health boss says Omicron may lead to herd immunity but it would be better achieved via vaccination.

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EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage

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The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe.

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Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

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Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities.

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EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row

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A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition.

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Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030

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The PM wants domestic flights to go green, as part of ambitious national plans to cut emissions.

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Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

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Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.

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Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19.

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Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

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A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead.

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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

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When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.

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Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

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Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

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The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

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Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

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Covid: Workplaces told to plan for absences of up to 25%

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Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.

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Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family

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Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away.

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Covid: UAE bans foreign travel for citizens without booster jab

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Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

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Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans

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Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.

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New law allowing assisted suicide takes effect in Austria

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The new law allows chronically or terminally ill adults to make provisions for an assisted suicide.

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French car-burning returns for New Years' Eve

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Car burning has become an annual event in French suburbs since riots hit several cities in 2005.

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NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers

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DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

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Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

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Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

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The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

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Friday, December 31, 2021

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat

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Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court.

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