Sunday, May 28, 2023

Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

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The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

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Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

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Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.

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French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites

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For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open.

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New parliament: PM Modi inaugurates building amid opposition boycott

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The new building was inaugurated under the shadow of a boycott by major opposition parties.

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

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Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

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Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

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One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.

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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

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"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.

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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

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The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.

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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

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Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".

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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina's World Cup win

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A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina's 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager.

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

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DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?

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Cadbury Flake too crumbly for 99s, say ice cream sellers

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Cadbury Flake makers' Mondelēz International say action is being taken to address the crumbly issue.

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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

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The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

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ChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law

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OpenAI's Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.

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Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic

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One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Pets at Home chain plans to open 40 new stores

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The chain said the rise in home working was inspiring more people to buy pets.

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Firstsource: Job loss fears in Belfast and Londonderry

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Firstsource has initiated a redundancy process due to the 'changing priorities' of its client Sky.

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France destroys 35,000 ‘Champagne’ soda bottles

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The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region.

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Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia

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Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday.

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Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

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A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.

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Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

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Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

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The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.

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Jaguar Land Rover-owner to pick UK over Spain for giant car battery plant

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Insiders say the move, revealed exclusively by the BBC, is the most significant investment in the sector since Nissan came to Britain in the 1980s.

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Asteroid City: Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks film 'stylish but lacks substance'

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Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City, starring Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, premieres in Cannes.

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Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

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Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.

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South Carolina approves six-week abortion ban for most women

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The state's Republican governor is now expected to sign the bill into law but legal challenges will follow.

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

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The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

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Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

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The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

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Camden leaseholders: 'My £850,000 newbuild flat is now worthless'

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Residents say their "futures have been stolen" after their new flats are deemed not fit for purpose.

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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

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The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.

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Coronation boost for wine, cream and pastry sales

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Shoppers spent an extra £218m in the week of the Coronation, but food prices are still rising rapidly.

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Indian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes

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The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

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The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.

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Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

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The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.

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Ryanair returns to profit as fares jump

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The airline benefits as travel demand rebounds and one expert warns fares are set to rise further.

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Guyana school fire: Children die in Mahdia blaze

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Many are feared dead as a major fire breaks out in a school dormitory in the central town of Mahdia.

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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

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David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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Pacific Islands: Biden's no-show takes shine off US pact

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Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.

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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

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Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

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The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.

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Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

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Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

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France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

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The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.

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Government rules out more help on energy bills

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The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high.

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Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

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The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting.

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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

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Violence breaks out at the summit in Hiroshima, Japan.

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

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Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.

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Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city

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Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not."

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

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The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

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Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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