Monday, April 25, 2022

France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

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After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut

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The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents

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Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.

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Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv

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Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain.

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Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race

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The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.

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Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

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A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Shanghai: Censors try to block video about lockdown conditions

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The video features people pleading for help over a lack of food and medicine in the city's strict lockdown.

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Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast

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Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal.

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Mariupol steelworks: Video appears to show children in Azovstal bunker

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Ukrainian fighters post a video showing women and children purportedly hiding under a steel plant.

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Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker

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A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Ukraine war: The Russia I knew no longer exists - Steve Rosenberg

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The BBC's Steve Rosenberg takes in the sites of Moscow apparently distorted by the war against Ukraine.

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Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90

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Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence.

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Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

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The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

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Carlos Ghosn 'surprised' by arrest warrant reports

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The former car boss was surprised by an international arrest warrant issued against him, his spokesperson said.

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Jerusalem holy site clashes fuel fears of return to war

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Tensions are high following several days of violence in and around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Mariupol steelworks: 'Block it so a fly can't pass,' Putin orders

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President Putin drops plans to storm the Azovstal plant where fighters and civilians are sheltering.

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Appointment-only late afternoon banking at Santander

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Branches will only be open until mid-afternoon, after which customers will need a booking, the bank says.

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Afghanistan: More than 20 dead and injured in two blasts

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One explosion tore through a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, followed by a second in the city of Kunduz.

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Rudy Giuliani revealed on The Masked Singer TV show

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The appearance of Donald Trump's former lawyer prompted one of the show's judges to walk off.

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$50bn wiped off Netflix’s value as subscribers quit

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Shares in the streaming service company slumped 35% as it warned of tough times ahead.

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Haiti: Small plane crashes on to main road killing six

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The pilot is among those who died when the aircraft came down in Haiti, injuring people on the ground.

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Sophie Wilmes: Belgian foreign minister resigns to care for sick husband

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Sophie Wilmes will temporarily resign to care for her husband who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

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KitKat maker Nestle warns of further price rises

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The Swiss food giant says it will continue to raise the prices of its products as food costs surge.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Germany to ban Russian oil imports by end of year

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Germany currently gets a quarter of its oil and 40% of its gas from Russia

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Russian oligarch lambasts country's 'massacre'

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Businessman Oleg Tinkov is one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn the war.

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Rail worker strike would be 'biggest' in history, says RMT

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The RMT union claims Network Rail's plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs will make accidents more likely.

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing onto Melbourne rooftops

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A man on board filmed as the balloon bounced over roofs and trees during an emergency landing.

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Russian oligarch lambasts country's 'massacre'

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Businessman Oleg Tinkov, is one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn the war.

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'Catastrophic winter' warning without help on energy bills

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Soaring energy bills will cause problems without fresh help for those struggling, bodies have warned.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol faces final ultimatum as hundreds shelter in steel mill

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Thousands of people are still trapped across the city, as Kyiv hopes to send evacuation buses.

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Damaris Muthee Mutua: Kenya police launch manhunt after athlete killed

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Damaris Muthee Mutua is the second female runner to have been killed in the famous Iten athletics base in a year.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

UK set for slowest growth in G7 as Ukraine war hits global economy

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The Ukraine war will "severely set back" global growth with the UK hit harder than most, the IMF says.

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Energy firms urge more help for people struggling with bills

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Four major energy firms warn more people will struggle to pay energy bills unless the government intervenes.

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Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns

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The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules.

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Fridge-freezer prices up by 30%, says retail boss

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White goods prices are up a third since last year and set to climb higher, says Appliances Direct boss.

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Kabul blasts kill four and wound many at boys' school

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Two blasts outside a high school in the Afghan capital killed at least four people and wounded many.

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US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains

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A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announce death of baby boy

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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announce the death of their baby boy.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Jahangirpuri: Shock and anger in Delhi after religious violence

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Two days after the flare-up between Hindus and Muslims, the atmosphere was still tense in Jahangirpuri.

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Guarapuava: Shoot-out as Brazil robbers target security firm

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In the latest large-scale robbery attempt, a gang used locals as human shields and set vans alight.

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Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team

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Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games.

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Households cancel streaming services to cut costs, report says

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The rise in the cost of living has led to more households cutting their subscription services.

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Ukraine war: How a BBC journalist's family escaped the country

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Vitaly Shevchenko's family fled Ukraine with the help of two BBC audience members.

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road

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While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay.

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Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings

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There is ongoing unrest over a far-right group which burned a copy of the Quran, and planned to do so again.

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Next and finance firms buy JoJo Maman Bebe

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There will be no immediate job losses at the baby goods retailer, although its founder will step down.

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Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

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The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

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Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

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Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

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An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

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Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

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A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow.

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