Monday, November 7, 2022

Syria war: White Helmets accuse Russia over deadly strikes on camps

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First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib.

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Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

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The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan's top court orders police to investigate shooting

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Pakistan's government denies claims by the former PM that it was behind the shooting.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

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A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

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The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Train passengers told to check before travelling on Monday

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Most train companies will operate limited services on Monday despite strikes being called off.

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Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

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The odds of winning Monday's jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months.

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Tanzania plane crash: Rescuers search site

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The passenger plane is almost completely submerged after it landed in Lake Victoria.

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Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

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Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming.

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Russian nightclub fire: At the scene of blaze that left at least 13 dead

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At least 13 people died in the blaze which investigators believe started after a man fired a flare gun.

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Kostroma: Deadly fire in Russian bar started by 'flare gun'

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Authorities say 13 people died in a club in Kostroma after a man fired a flare gun on the dance floor.

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Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

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Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.

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Could this be the world's smallest pony?

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Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.

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South Korea miners survive nine days underground on coffee

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South Korea's president said the rescue of the two from a collapsed mine was "truly miraculous".

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DR Congo conflict: Why Kenyan troops are joining the battle

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One thousand troops from Kenya join the battle against M23 in Congo as tensions continue to increase.

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Russians said they’d take my baby: A medic’s story

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A Ukrainian woman suffered months of poor treatment and conditions while pregnant in a Russian prison.

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Friday, November 4, 2022

David Icke: Conspiracy theorist banned from Netherlands

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The conspiracy theorist will be denied entry for two years, as officials say he could threaten public order.

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Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up

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A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November.

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Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

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They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

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Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football".

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Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting

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Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here.

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Avanti West Coast: Rail boss apologises for recent disruption

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Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express have been criticised for reduced timetables and cancellations.

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Money-off energy scheme set out to avoid blackouts

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Households will be offered discounts on their electricity bills if they cut peak-time use over the winter.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

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Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract .

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Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

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Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.

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Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial

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Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.

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Morbi bridge collapse: A death trap for Indian children

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Over a third of the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse were children, some as young as two years old.

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Life tough for millions of households, says Sainsbury's boss

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The supermarket reports a fall in profits and says shoppers are "watching every penny and every pound".

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One in four have accents mocked at work - survey

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Almost half of those surveyed have also faced jibes over their accents in a social setting.

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Paris Masters: Rafael Nadal loses to Thomas Paul with Dan Evans and Jack Draper eliminated

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Rafael Nadal is beaten by Thomas Paul at Paris Masters while Britons Dan Evans and Jack Draper are also eliminated.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

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Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters.

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Your next job interview could take place in virtual reality

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Job interviews can now take place in VR worlds with a computer asking the questions.

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Why lasers are being used to write inside diamonds

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A British company is using unique technology to inscribe diamonds with sophisticated lasers.

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China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down

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The move may have an impact on production of the new iPhone 14, which is made at Foxconn's factory.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband

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The man is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

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She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

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Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates

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The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step.

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Mother wins £60,000 over Morrisons discrimination

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Donna Patterson said the supermarket had mistreated her after she returned to work from maternity leave.

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US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions

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The ruling could end decades-old policies designed to help applicants previously seen to face discrimination.

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UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding

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Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration the government withdrew £100m in funding.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

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The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.

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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young

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Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.

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Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

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Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.

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Ukraine war: Wave of strikes hit major cities including Kyiv

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The strikes come after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet.

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

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The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

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The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

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As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

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Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.

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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

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The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

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The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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