Monday, February 20, 2023

Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

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The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato.

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

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The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.

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Co-op cuts best before dates from 150 fruit and veg products

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Shoppers will be asked to use their judgement as to whether fruit and veg has gone off.

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Turkey earthquake: Rescue effort ends in all but two areas

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Searches will only continue in Kahramanmaras and Hatay, the country's disaster agency said.

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Turkey earthquake: Red balloons placed on rubble to honour child victims

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A group of volunteers tie tributes to metal wires sticking out of destroyed buildings in Hatay.

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Jeff Koons: Visitor breaks iconic balloon dog sculpture in Miami

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The iconic Balloon Dog was knocked to the ground by an art collector in Miami.

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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

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State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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Saturday, February 18, 2023

Turkey earthquake: Antakya now unrecognisable to tour guide

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A 20-year tour guide takes the BBC into the Turkish city, where his usual reference points are in ruins.

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Iran International: Channel leaves UK after regime threats

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Iran International says it's leaving the UK because of threats against its London-based journalists.

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A dozen South African cheetahs arrive in India

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Twelve cheetahs from South Africa have been flown to India on Saturday.

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Manchester United takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm bid

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British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos confirm their bid for Manchester United.

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N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

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Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills.

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Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks

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Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

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Why is the UK economy lagging behind the US, Germany and others?

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Projections suggest the UK recovering slower than other countries - and the reasons go beyond Brexit.

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Amazon worker from Maryland wins lottery twice in a row

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The Amazon employee won $50,000 from a scratch card - having already won $30,000 last month.

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Friday, February 17, 2023

NatWest boss gets £5m payout as mortgage profits soar

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Chief executive Alison Rose was handed a bumper pay package for 2022, as the bank's profits hit £5.1bn.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Thousands yet to be contacted after New Zealand storm

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New Zealand's PM says Cyclone Gabrielle was biggest disaster this century as death toll likely to rise.

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Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

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More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany.

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Chetan Sharma: India's top cricket selector quits after TV sting

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Chetan Sharma has resigned after he was caught on camera making explosive allegations.

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Man Utd sale: Qatari bid for Old Trafford club expected as deadline approaches

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As Friday's deadline approaches, who will join Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a bid to buy Manchester United?

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Energy giant Santos accused of Australia dolphin deaths

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A former employee alleges Santos' oil spill led to far greater damage on marine life than reported.

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Russian balloons over Kyiv in new wave of attacks

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Dozens of missiles are fired at Ukraine as six balloons are spotted in the skies over the capital.

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Olaplex products cause hair loss, lawsuit claims

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Twenty-eight women are suing the haircare company, saying its products ruined their hair.

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MC Stan wins Bigg Boss: Indian rap royalty finds new home on reality TV

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MC Stan, who grew up in a slum, now has millions of fans after winning reality show Bigg Boss.

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Selling online helps people keep up with rising prices

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Thousands of people are earning extra money selling items online to combat the rising cost of living.

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Syria earthquake: Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed by victims

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There is not enough room for new casualties, nor can homeless patients be discharged, the BBC finds.

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Watch: Anger erupts at Ohio train crash town meeting

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Residents are demanding answers 12 days after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in the small town.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Syria earthquake baby Aya moved amid kidnap fears

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Health officials reportedly take precautions to protect Aya from kidnapping and adoption fraud.

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Libya shipwreck: At least 73 migrants presumed dead

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Only seven people are known to have survived after a boat sank on its way to Europe.

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Chagos Islands: UK should pay reparations, says Human Rights Watch

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A rights group criticises the UK after people were evicted from the British territory in the 1960s.

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Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

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Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine.

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Boy who survived Thai cave rescue dies in UK

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The teenager was enrolled in a football academy in Leicester since late last year.

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Lamar Johnson freed 28 years after wrongful murder conviction

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Lamar Johnson's supporters cheered in the courtroom when his murder conviction was overturned.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

South Africa: Tour bus crash kills 20 in Limpopo province

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The tour bus collided with an armoured vehicle on a bridge and then fall into the river below.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Pictures show huge devastation across New Zealand

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Cyclone Gabrielle leaves behind widespread flooding and devastating landslides in the North Island.

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Drone footage shows Turkey earthquake destruction - before and after

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Drone footage shows the immense scale of the damage in Hatay, in the south of the country.

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Michigan State University: People flee as police run towards building

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At least three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University.

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Champions League final: Uefa 'responsible' for chaos before Liverpool v Real Madrid in Paris

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A review finds Europe's football body bore "primary responsibility" for last year's chaotic scenes.

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Buy now pay later firms face clampdown under new rules

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Lenders will have to do better affordability checks on borrowers and offer clearer information on loans.

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Renters leave London at highest rate in decade, research shows

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Many people in their mid to late 30s are moving to neighbouring counties and the Midlands.

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Turkey: Huge cracks appear on highway after earthquake

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Damage and destruction follows in the wake of last week's earthquake, which has left more than 33,000 dead.

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More than 4,800 victims of sexual abuse uncovered in Portugal's Catholic Church

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An independent commission today paid tribute to the victims who have come forward.

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Israel judicial reform plans draw mass protests outside parliament

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Critics say the government will have too much power, as a constitutional crisis divides the country.

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Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid

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The airport says some 5.6 million passengers passed through its terminals in January.

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South China Sea: Philippines says China used 'military-grade' laser against boat

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The "military-grade" laser temporarily blinded the Filipino crew in the South China Sea, it says.

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Sunday, February 12, 2023

Islamic State blamed for Syria attack killing 11

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Militants shot at 75 people picking mushrooms in central Syria, away from where Monday's quake hit.

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Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of poll

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An official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate.

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Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

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Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

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DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

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The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

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Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

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A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod.

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