Saturday, July 2, 2022

Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns

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Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid.

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War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?

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Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data.

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Flight cancellations aim to ease summer chaos

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BA and Heathrow say the move will help minimise disruption for passengers during the peak season.

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Hormozgan: Quake near southern Iran coast kills five

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A strong earthquake rocks Hormozgan province, killing five and wrecking a village near the coast.

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Gambia bans all timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling

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In 2020, the BBC revealed that vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from Senegal.

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New York overhauls gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

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The restrictions adopted in New York are likely to end up in another legal challenge.

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Jerry Hall files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch

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The model cited "irreconcilable differences" with the media tycoon in court papers filed in California.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Watch: The moment a Landslide descends on town in Peru

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No deaths or serious injures are reported, but authorities are searching for people who may be missing.

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Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project

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The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter.

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Bison attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park

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It is the second such incident in three days in the US park.

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Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted

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Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.

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Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 18 in Odesa region - emergency service

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The overnight strikes hit a residential building and a recreation centre in a village, Ukraine says.

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John Lee: Who is Hong Kong's new hardline pro-Beijing leader?

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The ex-security chief was essentially handpicked by Beijing and is set to prioritise law enforcement.

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Nupur Sharma: India court says Prophet row 'set country on fire'

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The court said Nupur Sharma's comments sparked religious and diplomatic tensions for India.

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Ghost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

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There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.

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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

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Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Heathrow: Passengers complain of chaos after flights cancelled

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Travellers complain of long queues after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday.

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China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary

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It is President Xi Jinping's first visit outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic.

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Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

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The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time.

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Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit

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Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

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New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

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Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

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Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people.

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Energy bill and tax rebate scams on the rise

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Younger age groups are often the main target for fraud, banking industry group says.

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R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him

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The US singer has been found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering.

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Udaipur: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading

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Two Muslim men in Rajasthan killed a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad.

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Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

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Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

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A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside.

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Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

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Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Camelot says people buying fewer scratch cards as living costs rise

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The company says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise.

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Businesses urged to slash prices by cost of living tsar

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David Buttress will launch a taxpayer-funded campaign after asking business to come up with ideas to help consumers.

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Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

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The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard.

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Will Sweden and Finland go from neutral to Nato?

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It would be a historic shift if they do and Turkey is the only obstacle to them joining.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

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President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached.

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Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

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Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk.

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Landlord warning over tenant eviction laws in Scotland

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The Scottish Parliament will decide whether emergency Covid powers should be made permanent.

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'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

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At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of,

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Hobbycraft to open three new stores as profits rise

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Hobbycraft sees a rise in profits in the 2022 financial year but predicts a "challenging" future.

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Sydney climate protests: Activists block streets and harbour tunnel

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The protesters say their actions are urgently needed, but police label them "violent" and "erratic".

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

Roe v Wade reaction: Chaos at abortion protest in South Carolina

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In South Carolina, six people are arrested at an event full of pro-choice and anti-abortion activists.

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Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

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All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines.

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Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

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A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones.

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Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

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The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says.

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At least 17 found dead in South Africa nightclub

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The cause of the deaths remains unclear, and police say an investigation is ongoing.

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Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

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The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says.

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G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

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The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

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A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.

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Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

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The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.

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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

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Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.

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Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

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The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.

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The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

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It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car.

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