Sunday, July 9, 2023

US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

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But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.

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Ford Fiesta fans on why they love their cars

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As Ford announces the end of the Fiesta, keen fans sing its praises and mourn its loss.

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

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Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries.

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Sudan conflict: Airstrike kills at least 22 in Khartoum

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Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

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The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.

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Ukraine war: Eight killed in Russian strike in Lyman say authorities

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Another five people were wounded in the Russian shelling in the Donetsk town, authorities say.

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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

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The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

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The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender.

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Martin Lewis felt 'sick' seeing deepfake scam ad on Facebook

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A fake advert circulating online features a computer-generated likeness of the money-saving expert.

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Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

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The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea.

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Strike action could hit summer holiday flights in Europe

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A union for European air traffic controllers says it could strike in a row over staffing and pay.

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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

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Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.

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Robodebt: Illegal Australian welfare hunt drove people to despair

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The previous government's "Robodebt" scheme drove people to despair, a landmark inquiry finds.

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Rahul Gandhi: Gujarat High Court dismisses Congress leader's appeal in defamation case

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Gandhi was disqualified as a lawmaker in March after being sentenced to two years in jail.

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House prices drop for third month in a row says Halifax

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Halifax says figures for June show prices edged down by 0.1% as the market continues to cool.

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Italian retirement home fire in Milan leaves six dead and dozens hurt

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The fire was contained to one room but many of the residents suffered smoke inhalation.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

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The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission.

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Currys boss: Smart speaker sales have fallen off a cliff

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Sales of appliances and electronics fall as customers struggle with cost of living, retailer says.

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PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail

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Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video.

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Madhya Pradesh: Home of Indian man who urinated on tribal demolished

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Pravesh Shukla was arrested in Madhya Pradesh state after his act sparked outrage in India.

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Coco Lee: The pioneering singer who charmed the world

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Coco Lee was one of the first Asian singers to gain prominence in the US pop music world.

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Threads could cause real problems for Twitter

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Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Bank account closures probe must be fast tracked

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Treasury urges action after Nigel Farage complains his account is being closed because he is a politician.

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

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The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

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Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

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Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

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Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival.

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Thames Water customers will not pay more if firm collapses

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The boss of regulator Ofwat says customers will not face higher bills due to Thames going bust.

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Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce

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Fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government is due to end on Thursday.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Building collapses into raging China floodwaters

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Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country.

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Petrol stations accused of pocketing fuel duty cut

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Treasury Select Committee chair claims retailers not customers benefitted from the tax cut.

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Taliban order Afghanistan's hair and beauty salons to shut

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Women's freedoms have steadily shrunk since the Taliban seized power in 2021.

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Clacton: The place where one in five has never had a job

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What is it like to be out of work for three decades and then land employment?

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Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack

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Russia's defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region.

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Monday, July 3, 2023

What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds

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The BBC's Jo Floto assesses the situation as Israel launches a major military operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Companies refuse to hire 'unreliable' young workers

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Interview no shows are among the reasons some firms are not hiring under 21 year olds, a chamber says.

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Weak competition added 6p to supermarket fuel prices

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A watchdog says retailers pushed up profit margins and calls for help for drivers to find better prices.

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New Aslef overtime ban to cause further train disruption

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Aslef drivers will refuse to work overtime for another six days, in addition to the current industrial action.

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Wimbledon: Richard Curtis calls on championships to end Barclays sponsorship

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Film director Richard Curtis says the bank is "financing and profiting from climate chaos".

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Barbie movie gets Vietnam ban over South China Sea map

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A scene in the film features a map depicting China's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

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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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