Saturday, January 8, 2022

Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

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Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard.

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Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

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The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

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Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced.

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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

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Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

Novak Djokovic thanks fans as he awaits deportation decision

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The men's tennis star is awaiting a decision on his deportation from Australia over a vaccination row.

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Hiring slows in US after strong year of job gains

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The US added a lower than expected 199,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

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Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

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The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims.

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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

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Bitcoin prices tumble amid rumblings from the US banking body and unrest in Kazakhstan.

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Gunfire heard as BBC visits scene of Kazakh clashes

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The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Almaty in the aftermath of violent protests.

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CES: Should the world’s biggest tech show have gone ahead?

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The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has gone ahead in Las Vegas, despite the pandemic.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Next warns of higher prices as costs rise

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The retailer says recent sales rose 20%, but wage, shipping and manufacturing costs are all rising.

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Covid-19: More than 100 test positive on an Italy-India flight

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They were among 179 passengers on the flight from Milan which landed in Amritsar on Wednesday.

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We don't know how high energy bills will go, says boss

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The founder and boss of Octopus Energy tells the BBC the sector is working on bringing prices down.

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Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio

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The tree grows only in an African rainforest the actor and conservationist helped save from logging.

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Covid: Pre-departure travel tests have outlived their usefulness - Shapps

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Rules for those travelling to England are changing as Omicron is now worldwide, the transport secretary says.

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Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

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Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday.

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PMQs: Labour's Angela Rayner steps up call for 5% energy bill VAT cut

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Angela Rayner says rising living costs are hitting families hard, but Boris Johnson insists help is available.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Pope Francis says choosing pets over kids is selfish

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Pope Francis has said that those who choose to have pets over children show "a form of selfishness".

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South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear

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A report reveals how a business family allegedly secured control of South Africa under ex-President Zuma.

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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM

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The tennis player must prove that he cannot be jabbed for medical reasons, Australia's prime minister says.

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Dakar Rally: France opens terrorism probe into Saudi Arabia blast

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The explosion in Saudi Arabia last week badly wounded French rally driver Philippe Boutron.

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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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