Sunday, December 10, 2023

Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

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Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic.

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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash

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Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

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FĂ©lix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

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A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs

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The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.

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Bob Dylan sells Scottish Highlands estate for £4m

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The singer bought Aultmore House in 2006 but has not visited in at least four years

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ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban

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The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban

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One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.

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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city

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Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

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House prices rise again as mortgage rates ease

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Prices rose 0.5% last month, Halifax says, and there are signs activity in the market is picking up.

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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion

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Citizens have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Paris 2024: Construction at surfing venue in Tahiti paused after coral damaged

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The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.

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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

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The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

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Travel giant considers leaving London Stock Exchange

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If Tui delists it shares it would be another blow to the UK's attractiveness as a base for big firms.

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Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

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The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

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Thames Water says turnaround will 'take time'

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The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.

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YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views

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Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

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The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs

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The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.

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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs

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The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

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The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"

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The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?

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Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?

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Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis

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Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans.

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

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Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

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Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

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In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

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Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall

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The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

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The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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Guinea-Bissau: Heavy gunfire heard in capital

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Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.

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Israel-Gaza war: Explosions heard and smoke rises as combat resumes

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The return to combat marks the end of a ceasefire that lasted seven days.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Hamas hostages: Thai workers return to overjoyed families in Bangkok

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After nearly 50 days in Hamas captivity, 17 workers have returned home to Thailand.

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Major snowstorm spawns travel chaos in US

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A Nor'easter storm hit several states in the US with heavy winds and snow, creating a winter wonderland.

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Metro Bank to review seven day opening and cut jobs

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The struggling lender plans to axe 20% of workers and examine if it can stay open for the full week.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages released

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British-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

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New parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says

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Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: The story behind this heart-warming father-son kiss

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The son was among 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state for 17 days.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum

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Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.

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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy

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Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.

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Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss

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Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

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Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat.

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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

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The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

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As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians

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The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'

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The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

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"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.

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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

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Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.

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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

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Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future

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