Monday, January 24, 2022

Burkina Faso president reportedly detained by military

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After gunfire is heard in the capital, President Roch Kabore is reportedly under military arrest.

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire

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The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained.

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Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze

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At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze.

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NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton starts hunger strike in prison

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Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran.

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Californian wildfires force evacuations along Big Sur coast

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'Surreal' January wildfires burned around 1,500 acres and caused Highway 1 to close.

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Inflation: Four things rising in price and why

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From skincare products to used cars - the items that tell the story of the cost of living crisis.

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas

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The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull

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Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters.

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Ukraine tension: US 'lethal aid' arrives in Kyiv amid border build-up

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The first delivery of a security assistance package includes ammunition for "front line defenders".

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Do Ukrainians and Russians believe a full-scale war is possible?

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Amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, BBC correspondents gauge the public mood in Kyiv and Moscow.

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Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases

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Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases.

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Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?

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How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths.

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US police hunt monkeys missing after motorway crash

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The monkeys were being transported to a lab in Florida but escaped after the accident in Pennsylvania.

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Gen Z marchers praying for an end to US abortion

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The young activists are optimistic their movement's long-cherished goal may be within reach.

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Ex-Credit Suisse chief also broke Covid rules going to Euros final

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Ex-Credit Suisse chief António Horta-Osório went to Wembley on same day he attended Wimbledon.

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Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video

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Remembering Bat Out of Hell star Meat Loaf who has died at the age of 74.

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American Airlines plane turns around mid-flight over mask row

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An American Airlines plane bound for London turns around because a passenger refused to wear a mask.

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The shy man behind the hard-rocking extrovert

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The singer who popularised a melodramatic bombastic style of rock music.

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people

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A cyber-attack on the humanitarian organisation exposes the details of half a million vulnerable people

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Djokovic could have inspired anti-vax Australians, court says

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The court said it was reasonable to think Djokovic might have inspired anti-vaccine sentiment in Australia.

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Tonga: Journalist gives firsthand account of volcano eruption

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Speaking from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, Marian Kupu gives a firsthand account of the moment the undersea volcano erupted.

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Primark to cut 400 store management jobs

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The retailer saw sales fall as the spread of Omicron cut the number of visitors to its shops.

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Superdry to lift prices despite influencer boost

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The retailer says customers can expect price rises and no sales in its shops because of rising costs.

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Downing Street parties: Why UK PM Boris Johnson is facing calls to quit

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Boris Johnson's premiership hangs in the balance, but what's behind calls from all sides for his resignation?

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Inflation: Seven reasons why the cost of living is going up around the world

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Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why.

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Ashling Murphy: Further arrest in murder investigation

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Irish police are questioning a man about withholding information over the killing of Ashling Murphy.

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Millionaires ask to pay more tax

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A group of more than 100 of the richest people say current tax systems are "not fair".

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Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73

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Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry.

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Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season

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Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars.

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Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book

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The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Sweden drones: Sightings reported over nuclear plants and palace

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Security services take over an inquiry into a series of sightings and it is unclear who is to blame.

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Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket

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The supermarket will bill people after they leave the store as part of a trial using new technology.

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Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga

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The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers.

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US airlines warn of impending 5G flight disruption

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Airlines says the start of 5G mobile phone services on Wednesday will hit aircraft navigation systems.

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Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving adamant on vaccine refusal

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Kyrie Irving will not change his mind and get vaccinated against Covid-19 despite an injury to fellow Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant.

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Pay rises fail to keep up with the cost of living

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Data shows weekly wage growth fell for the first time since July 2020 but vacancies hit a new record.

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Serbia after deportation

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The tennis star touches down in Belgrade after losing his Australian visa battle and getting deported.

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Tonga volcano: Video shows eruption day before tsunami

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Watch dramatic footage of the underwater volcano erupting the day before it triggered a tsunami.

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Unilever looks set to continue pursuing £50bn-plus mega-merger

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The maker of Marmite and PG Tips says buying GlaxoSmithKline's healthcare arm would be a "strong fit".

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Tonga tsunami: Major damage reported amid communications black out

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Significant damage has been reported but with communications down the scale is unclear.

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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

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Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Texas synagogue hostage-taker was British – reports

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The man detained four people during a morning service and died following a standoff with police.

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta: Ousted Mali president dies aged 76

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced from power in 2020 after protests over security, economy and elections.

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Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu

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Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says.

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Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents

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A huge underwater volcano that triggered tsunami waves has caused "significant damage" to Tonga.

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Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president

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Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture.

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Novak Djokovic: The visa drama in 90 seconds

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The tennis star is set to be deported from Australia and will not compete in the Open.

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Moment Djokovic learns his Australian Open fate

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic loses his legal challenge and will be deported from Australia.

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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

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John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

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