Saturday, August 20, 2022

Ukraine war: Drone attack targets Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea

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The attack on the Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol is the latest in a string of strikes against Russia.

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Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv

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Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day.

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Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers

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The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16.

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Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma to be sold at Gibraltar auction

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The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema.

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Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health

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A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks.

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Escaped bull wrecks shop in Peru

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The animal had escaped from a truck transporting it to an abattoir.

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Hackers may have exploited security flaws - Apple

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Users of some models of iPhone, iPad and Mac are being urged to run 'important security update'.

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Evangelista on Vogue cover after 'deforming' surgery

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It's a year since the model said a botched cosmetic procedure had left her "brutally disfigured".

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Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?

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Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Ukraine war: Russia rejects call to demilitarise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant area

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The appeal comes amid warnings of a nuclear disaster, as each side accuses the other of shelling it.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Battery power problem cuts short Russian spacewalk, Nasa says

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A cosmonaut was rushed back to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the US space agency says.

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Gateshead factory closure puts 430 jobs at risk

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Orchard House Foods wants to relocate production from Gateshead to its base in Northamptonshire.

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Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit

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US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee.

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Pulsic takeover by Super Orange HK blocked on security grounds

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The move is the latest attempt by the government to limit China's involvement in UK business and technology.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Billionaire wants to buy Manchester United

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British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United if the Glazer family put the club up for sale.

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'Madame Butterfly': Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies

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A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Spanish fires: Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

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Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain.

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Pace of UK house price rises slows to 11-month low, says ONS

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Property values rose fastest in Scotland in the year to June, official figures show.

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Israel and Germany condemn Palestinian leader's '50 Holocausts' claim

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Israeli and German leaders express outrage after Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of "50 Holocausts".

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Ladbrokes owner Entain to pay £17m for breaching rules

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Entain failed to properly check possible money-laundering or offer support to struggling customers.

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Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

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Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United.

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Kenya election 2022: Raila Odinga to go to court, as others celebrate

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Kenya held one of its most nail-biting, and controversial, elections since one-party rule ended.

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UK inflation: How much are prices rising for you?

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Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.

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Whales surprise two paddleboarders in Argentina

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One paddleboarder was knocked into the water by a whale's fin, which clipped his board.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Turkey-Greece migrants: 38 people found stranded on tiny, unnamed island

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The group - including a pregnant woman and seven children - have been stuck since mid-July.

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US 'must contest' Chinese missiles over Taiwan, says admiral

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Firing missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that must be challenged, a top US commander says.

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Kenya election result: William Ruto victory hailed amid result dispute

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Foreign leaders congratulate the president-elect but backers of Raila Odinga question the result.

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New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction

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A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home.

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Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October

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It means a daily limit on departing passengers will now apply until after the October half-term holidays.

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Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

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Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".

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Ukraine war: Explosions rock Russian base in Ukraine's Crimea

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The base is hit by blasts a week after a Ukrainian attack on another military airbase in Crimea.

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Scott Morrison: Ex-Australia PM held five additional portfolios, Albanese says

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PM Albanese says Mr Morrison held five extra portfolios but the ex-PM said he acted "in good faith".

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store

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Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in.

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PwC says graduates do not need a 2:1 degree to work at the firm

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The accountancy giant is lowering its recruitment criteria which it claims will improve diversity.

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Forty metres above the forest, searching for smoke

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A network of forest watchtowers in the first line of defence against wildfires in southern France.

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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in close race

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It's anticipated that the results of the much-awaited poll will be known in the coming hours.

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

Moment explosion rocks shopping centre in Armenia

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People can be seen running as a massive plume of smoke spreads quickly following the explosion.

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US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month

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The trip comes just 12 days after a controversial tour by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France

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On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.

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Egypt fire: Dozens dead in Giza Coptic church

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The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede.

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Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down

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Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said.

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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

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The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

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The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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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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