Saturday, June 25, 2022

Italy's Red Brigades: Ex-members face extradition from France

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A French court will decide the fate of several ex-members of the violent Red Brigades guerrilla group.

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Friday, June 24, 2022

USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered

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The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.

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Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

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Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

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Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10.

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Robinsons ends Wimbledon sponsorship after 86 years

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The soft drink has had a partnership with the tennis championships since the mid-1930s.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

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It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May.

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BA strikes at risk of spreading to more staff

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The airline's engineers and call centre workers in the UK are being consulted over industrial action.

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Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

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A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.

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Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city

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Severodonetsk is the focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of the east.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

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Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year.

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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

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The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies.

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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

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The country has triggered the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after drop in Russia supplies.

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Rail strike: Law change would allow agency staff to cover industrial action

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Ministers say the plan, which needs Parliament's approval, would limit the impact of future strikes.

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Sexual harassment at Western Australia mines 'appalling and systemic'

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It has been "generally accepted or overlooked" at sites run by large firms, a landmark report says.

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World Aquatics Championships: US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

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American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez is rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Will my summer holiday flights be cancelled?

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Aviation workers across Europe have voted to strike this summer, which could cause more disruption.

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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

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UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.

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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

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The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise

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There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.

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Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

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President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

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Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

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It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on the US city's streets.

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How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

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Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Brewdog approached Heineken about partial sale

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Brewdog’s CEO was involved in preliminary discussions in 2018 about a potential sale of part of the beer firm.

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Uvalde mass shooting: Photos show armed police waiting in school hallway

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Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say.

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Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

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The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China.

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Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

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The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

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Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions.

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Food bills are set to soar by £380 this year

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Grocery prices rose by 8.3% over the past four weeks, the highest level in 13 years.

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COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

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The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

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The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.

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Primark finally goes online in new click-and-collect trial

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The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet.

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Ukraine war: Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier

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Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months.

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Rail strike: Travellers face reduced service ahead of rail strikes

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Last-minute talks are due to take place, but passengers are advised to avoid travel as services prepare to wind down.

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EasyJet to cut more flights over summer holidays

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The airline has scaled back its plans after major airports announced caps on flight numbers.

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Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero

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All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels.

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Sunday, June 19, 2022

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

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World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.

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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

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The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU.

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US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

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Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

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Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.

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Rail strikes will punish innocent people, transport secretary says

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But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

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Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

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A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months.

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Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

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Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said.

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Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

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Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe.

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African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

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A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.

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Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

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One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city.

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Trains set on fire in India military hiring protests

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Demonstrations over a new government plan to hire soldiers on temporary contracts turn violent.

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Friday, June 17, 2022

World Cup 2026 host cities revealed

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Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams' multi-billion dollar SoFi Stadium are named as two of 16 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup.

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Three Palestinians killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops

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They opened fire at troops from inside a car during an Israeli operation in Jenin, Israel says.

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Dog turns on stove and starts house fire

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The dog was trying to reach a pan of grease that the owners had left on the hob.

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