Sunday, July 2, 2023

Water cremation: Co-op Funeralcare to be first UK company to offer resomation

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The process, used in the US and Canada, will be available later this year through Co-op Funeralcare.

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Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

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The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide

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The monarch's traditional prime minister says he is being treated in a hospital in Eswatini.

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Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home

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Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.

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Sweden Quran burning: Iran wont send ambassador to Stockholm over incident

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Many Muslim countries have summoned Swedish ambassadors to express their condemnation for the act.

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Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage

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The ad used scenes from countries including Indonesia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates

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Big Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans

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One of the UK's largest pension funds is the first investor to come out and support Thames Water.

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Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event police say

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The incident the US city of Baltimore has injured 28 people, three critically, police say.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

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William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

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The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launched into space

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The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter.

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery

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King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.

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Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley

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The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says.

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Hundreds of jobs at risk at Boots site in Nottingham

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Owner Fareva says the effects of political unrest and Covid has had a negative impact on business.

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No free lunch for nationalisation of water firm says Lord Howard

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Lord Howard led the privatisation of the UK's water industry more than 30 years ago.

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Thailand: Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator

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Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.

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China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law

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The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.

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Mortgage applications steady despite rate rises says Nationwide

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Applications remain steady, but the lender says higher rates could cause "significant drag" on the market.

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Clashes intensify on third night of French riots

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Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.

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Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers says ex-minister George Eustice

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The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills.

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Cambodia PM leaves Facebook after posts ruled violent

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Facebook parent Meta's oversight has recommended Hun Sen's suspension over an inflammatory video.

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

UK lithium mining announced in Cornwall

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Two companies plan to supply the battery-grade product to the electric car industry within five years.

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Passenger Amtrak train derails after hitting truck in California

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The train was carrying nearly 200 passengers in California. The truck driver badly injured in the collision.

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The women tackling the woeful diversity in plumbing

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Despite a shortage of plumbers and heating system installers the industry is still dominated by men.

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Simone Biles: American four-time Olympic champion set to return to competitive gymnastics

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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is set to make her return to competitive gymnastics at the 2023 US Classic in August.

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Kevin McCarthy's Trump gaffe exposes Republican dilemma

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Trump remains the clear favourite for the 2024 nomination, but many fear he could lose to Joe Biden.

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Manipur: Rahul Gandhi tours India state rocked by ethnic unrest

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Opposition Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is in Manipur to meet people affected by the violence.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

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Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.

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Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable

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The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world.

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Government 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water collapse fears

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Reports suggest the company is in talks over its future, with one option being temporary re-nationalisation.

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Donald Trump countersues writer E Jean Carroll for defamation

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The former president alleges the writer falsely accused him of rape after a jury found he sexually abused her.

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Madras high court: A new India verdict recognises value of women's work

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The judgement in a domestic dispute case allowed a housewife equal share in her husband's property.

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Watch: Teen makes skateboarding history with 720 trick

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Australian skateboarder Arisa Trew has become the first woman to land a 720 in a competition.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Ukraine war: Russia executed 77 civilians detained by its forces UN says

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The UN says more than 800 people have been arbitrarily detained, with evidence of widespread torture.

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UK to work more closely with EU on financial services

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The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.

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Spanish swimming pools in Catalonia told not to ban topless bathing

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Activists are celebrating a ruling by the Spanish region to enforce an equality law on going topless.

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Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams

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The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams.

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Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation

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Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras

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Security flaws in two surveillance camera brands used around the world have been identified by Panorama.

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New images show Chinese spy balloons over Asia

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BBC Panorama worked with an artificial intelligence company to sift through millions of satellite pictures.

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Glastonbury: Watch the final day's acts in 93 seconds

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Lil Nas X, Elton John and Blondie are among the stars to have performed on the festival's final day.

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Cineworld screens stay open despite administration

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The struggling cinema chain is undergoing a restructure as it tries to escape huge debts.

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Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine

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The unnamed airport employee died after they were "ingested" into an engine, transport officials said.

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Watch moment tornado tears through US city

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An eyewitness has captured the moment a large funnel cloud tore through a neighbourhood in the US state of Indiana.

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

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The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January.

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Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end

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Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it.

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Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

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The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority".

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What will Putin do next? And other key questions

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What happens to Wagner? What will Putin do next? And how will it affect war in Ukraine? Key questions answered.

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Britishvolt owner's offices raided by Australian tax police

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The buyer of the prospective battery plant in Northumberland has not yet paid for the site.

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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

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The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.

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