Saturday, November 19, 2022

University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds

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Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

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The British prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office.

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Giant panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

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Tuan Tuan was given to Taipei zoo in 2008 before relations between China and Taiwan deteriorated.

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Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

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Crowds gathered on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunited after months apart.

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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

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Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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COP27: Ethiopia's 20-billion tree goal - a sapling success?

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Lessons four years on from Ethiopia's ambitious, four-year, mass tree-planting initiative.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

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Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates.

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UK house prices forecast to fall for the next two years

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A drop of 9% is expected between now and autumn 2024, an official forecaster suggests.

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World Cup 2022: Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

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Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup's eight stadiums in Qatar after Fifa changes its policy two days before the start of the tournament.

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MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

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Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine.

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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners

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Jeremy Hunt says his plan is "balanced", after think tank says it piles more pressure on "squeezed middle".

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Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

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Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

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Shop sales rise but remain below pre-pandemic levels

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Sales rebounded in October after the previous month was affected by stores closing for the Queen's funeral.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Electric car drivers to pay road tax from April 2025

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the decision will make the motoring tax system "fairer".

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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

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Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.

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Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes

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At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war.

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Royal Mail asks to stop Saturday letter deliveries

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It comes as the business seeks to revive its fortunes after slumping to a hall-year loss.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Train strikes could continue for another six months

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RMT union members vote for further strike action action at Network Rail and 14 train firms.

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Firefighters to vote on strikes, union says

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The move comes after a 5% pay offer was rejected, the Fire Brigades Union announced.

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Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

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Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon.

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Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

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The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

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Asda limits egg sales to two boxes a customer

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Retailers are starting to limit the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy due to supply problems.

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Climate change: Brazil's Lula to return to world stage at COP27

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The Brazilian president-elect is expected to say his country is a global player on climate again.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Made.com collapse: Nottingham auction house to sell off stock

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It comes after the online furniture retailer collapsed, leading to hundreds of job losses.

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Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

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Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

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Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike.

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Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

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A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work.

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Heinz, Dolmio and Anchor: Top food brands see prices soar

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The price of some popular branded foods have as much as doubled in two years, Which? research suggests.

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Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

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In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct.

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Monday, November 14, 2022

London loses position as top European stock market

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The UK's stock-marketed listed companies have lost so much value that France is now number one.

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What do we know will be in the Autumn Statement?

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Jeremy Hunt is expected to dismantle his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng plans announced two months ago.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

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Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning.

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Rishi Sunak: We’ll deliver public finances markets expect

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The PM says this week's autumn budget would "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory".

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Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest

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It is the first time since protests erupted, with the accused found guilty of "enmity against God".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

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Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

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The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

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A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts.

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Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

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The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

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How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

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How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

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BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

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After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

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Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

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The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

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Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

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The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

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A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

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Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

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Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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