Saturday, August 13, 2022

Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

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The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

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Britney Spears' ex-husband Jason Alexander convicted over crashing wedding

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Jason Alexander is convicted of trespassing and battery after disrupting the private ceremony in June.

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Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates

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The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races.

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Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

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At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.

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Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation

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A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse.

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Medusa festival: High speeds winds cut Spanish festival short

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A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Ukraine war: Predicting Russia's next step in Ukraine

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A decisive shift in southern Ukraine is unlikely in the coming months, says a top UK intelligence official.

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Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left'

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There are fears water levels could dip to the lowest ever recorded on the key German shipping route.

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Suspected bank robber rescued from tunnel near Vatican

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Police believe the alleged gang member could have been burrowing his way into a bank near the Vatican.

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Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns

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Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention.

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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

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The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants.

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German ex-leader Gerard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks

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The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies.

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Ukraine war: Crimea blasts significantly hit Russian navy - UK

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The Ministry of Defence says the blasts have "significantly degraded" Moscow's Black Sea Fleet.

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Brazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fears

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Thousands take part in marches amid fears the president may dispute October's election result.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Kenya Election 2022: Why the count is taking so long

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The electoral commission tells people not to panic as media houses broadcast different tallies.

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Indian man wins 22-year court battle over 25 cents

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He was overcharged for train tickets he bought in 1999 and had been fighting to get the money back.

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Firenado rages in California

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Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.

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Australia defence force suicides 'a national tragedy'

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A royal commission inquiry interviewed hundreds of people over alarmingly high death rates.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

JetBlue airline boss over-hiring to beat staff exodus

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Low-fare carrier JetBlue said it is a necessary policy when recruiting, as the industry re-starts.

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China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit

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The sea and air exercises were in response to US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island.

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Port Talbot: Tata Steel faces crunch-time, professor warns

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There are fears the Port Talbot site may shut if a deal to help cut carbon emissions is not struck.

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Mexico's indigenous groups celebrate their heritage

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Mexico marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with an exuberant parade.

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Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China

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The patients are thought to have caught the virus from animals such as shrews, and not from humans.

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Trapped whale rescue under way in France

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It took a team six hours to hoist the animal from the River Seine, where it had become stranded.

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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president

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More than 90% of polling stations have reported, but the official result may not be known for days.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Cost of living: The people using OnlyFans as a second job to help with bills

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A campaign group says more young people are joining the site because of the rising cost of living.

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Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84

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The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement.

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new WhatsApp privacy features

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The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status.

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Climate change: Alps glaciers melting faster as heatwaves hit

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Meltwater flows from the glaciers, which may be set for their highest mass losses in 60 years.

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Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash

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Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I.

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China resort lockdown: Escaping to Sanya only to face fresh curbs

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Many in Sanya had arrived hoping for relief from strict Covid-control measures in bigger cities.

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China-Taiwan: Beijing conducts new military drills near island

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The drills were due to end on Sunday but a statement said sea and air exercises were continuing.

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Ukraine: Any attack on a nuclear plant is 'suicidal', says UN

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António Guterres says inspectors must be given access to the site, after it was shelled at the weekend.

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Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months

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The airline's head of operations has asked for 100 volunteers to fill the roles for three months.

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Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months

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The airline's head of operations has asked for 100 volunteers to fill the roles for three months.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

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The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago.

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Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

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The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft.

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Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'

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Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights.

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Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world

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Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes.

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Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor

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The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

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A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.

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John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

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The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.

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Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

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The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks.

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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

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All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.

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Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

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The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

US jobs growth jumps in July despite slowdown fears

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Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.

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China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit

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Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city

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Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian battack.

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Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free

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The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013.

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UK interest rates see biggest increase in 27 years

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The Bank of England lifts borrowing costs to 1.75% from 1.25% as it battles to curb rising prices.

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