Covid-19: WHO chief optimistic disease will be beaten in 2022
The organisation ends the year on a positive note but warns about "nationalism and vaccine hoarding". from BBC News - World http...
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat
Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mNBbsl...
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Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records
The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p...
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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mJI...
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Are Apple AirTags Being Used to Track People and Steal Cars?
By Ryan Mac and Kashmir Hill from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3JwwZXx
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Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports r...
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Amy Schneider Wins the Most Consecutive ‘Jeopardy!’ Games of Any Female Contestant
By Maria Cramer and Jenny Gross from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/32SHfJ7
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The C.D.C. tells travelers to avoid cruises, regardless of vaccination.
By Todd Gregory, Ceylan Yeginsu and Oscar Lopez from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/3HqwjBj
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Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn
Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across the US state of Colorado. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mGfyu3 ...
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell Is Found Guilty of Aiding in Epstein’s Sex Abuse
By Benjamin Weiser, Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Colin Moynihan from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3zflDCD
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict
Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, said the verdict was a 'tremendous relief' from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors
A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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As Omicron Spreads, Officials Ponder What It Means to Be ‘Fully Vaccinated’
By Emily Anthes and Noah Weiland from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3pDh6qq
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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match
The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Sabine Weiss: Legend of street photography dies at 97
Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mGl...
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Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment
The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/317...
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Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward
The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qCqhqF
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China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears
Four men accused of people trafficking were paraded through the streets, to mixed reactions online. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer
Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter. from BBC News - World ...
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Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid
Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/347TY...
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Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status
World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian...
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Desmond Tutu: Remembered by daughter as a 'hugger'
Nontombi Naomi Tutu says her father "went to meet his God, ready and willing." from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HhUbXH
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France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'
An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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As infections rise, the C.D.C. shortens isolation periods.
By Benjamin Mueller, Isabella Grullón Paz and Andrew Jacobs from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3EBSYZD
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Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff
The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration
Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mEu0CK
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Russian court orders oldest civil rights group Memorial to shut
The Supreme Court dissolves a civil rights group formed to remember victims of Communist repression. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time
CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3px...
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Monday, December 27, 2021
India blocks foreign funding for Mother Teresa charity
Hindu hardliners have long accused the Catholic charity of trying to convert people to Christianity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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France announces tighter Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge
Remote working will become compulsory from 3 January but there will be no New Year's Eve curfew. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City
The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3eoWLy...
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Leading American naturalist EO Wilson, dubbed 'Darwin's heir', dies at 92
The award-winning naturalist and conservationist earned the Darwin nickname for his life's work. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio ship captain sentenced
The magistrate says she hopes the 20-month sentence for the oil spill will "serve as a lesson". from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law
Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32F...
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Somalia PM Roble defiant after President Farmajo suspends him
The PM's allies say the president's move over land theft allegations amounts to an "indirect coup". from BBC News - Worl...
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Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud
The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
Demi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap
TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish
Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity. from B...
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Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger
Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'
He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3et...
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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33P33FM
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India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32yPGZN
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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3J...
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Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33YS...
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Desmond Tutu death: South Africans remember anti-apartheid leader
The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Et507I
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In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FtG...
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Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters
Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3eux...
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
As Omicron Spreads and Cases Soar, the Unvaccinated Remain Defiant
By Jack Healy, Noah Weiland and Richard Fausset from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3eqaHbK
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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months
The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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U.S. Considers Warning Ukraine of a Russian Invasion in Real-Time
By Helene Cooper and Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3psrVvs
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Pope's Christmas Day message
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world. from BBC News - Wor...
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James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission
The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe. from BBC News - World https...
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Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence. from BBC News - World htt...
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Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests
Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mwxJCr...
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Friday, December 24, 2021
'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pnP3va ...
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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3y...
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Spelling Bee Forum
By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/3JgMToR
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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach
The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F...
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Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks
Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32Ak0Da
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Capitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities
Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Eq...
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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87
She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sv...
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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3z1i...
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Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'
Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine
In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’
A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film". from BBC News - World https://...
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Omicron Infections Seem to Be Milder, Three Research Teams Report
By Carl Zimmer and Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3mtUo1X
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Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors
The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qmR1Ln
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Koalas: Mass deaths in Victoria bring animal cruelty charges
Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qf7...
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French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row
Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance
Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea
The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3phXsjv
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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado lorry driver's sentence sparks uproar
The 110-year prison sentence for the Colorado lorry driver sparks calls for leniency and reform. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33PT...
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge
The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Israel rejects 'alarm call' by Christian leaders in Jerusalem
Church leaders say "radical groups" are attempting to drive Christians out of the Holy Land. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Mauritius oil spill: Captain guilty over tanker spill
The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last year leaking about 1,000 tonnes of fuel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3so1GIl
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Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding
Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns
The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry. from BBC News - World h...
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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled
The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Ghanaian MPs brawl in parliament over e-money tax
Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3spiI...
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'Biggest divorce case in British legal history'
A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Monday, December 20, 2021
Donald Trump sues NY attorney to block inquiry into his company
The former US president says the probe into his businesses violates his constitutional rights. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33ML1E...
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Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion
Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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What is Russia's Vladimir Putin planning?
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg looks at what might be on the Russian leader's mind amid growing tensions. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Timed Teaser: Bruce Springsteen's back catalogue - who bought it?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GZ9vZ5
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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands
Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sfZkeK
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Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment
China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qa2H...
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers
Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30FoTue
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West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says
The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3q7S...
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Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul
Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election. from BBC News - World https://...
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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena i...
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Covid: Germany tightens restrictions on UK travellers
Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3e8...
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia
Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance. from BBC News - World https://...
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Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave
Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January. from BBC News - World h...
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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award. from BBC News - ...
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Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14
Officials say the blast in the southern city of Karachi may have been caused by a gas leak. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sijCUH
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3psxlWc ...
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The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test
England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia. fro...
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Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sw...
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Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction
Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30HctSK
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Officer who shot Daunte Wright: 'I'm sorry it happened'
Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://...
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Radio City Music Hall Cancels Its Remaining Rockettes Christmas Shows
By Matt Stevens and Michael Paulson from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3E8Cqbl
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Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens feared dead in Philippines
Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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France red list: Queues in St Pancras ahead of travel ban
Travellers in St Pancras station, London, queue to try and get to France before the imposition of restrictions. from BBC News - World http...
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Epstein's ex testifies for the defence
Eva Andersson-Dubin has defended her sex offender ex in the past and denies knowledge of his crimes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible
Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3e...
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Israeli PM vows to catch W Bank ambush killers
Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Several New York City Restaurants Close as Covid Cases Rise
By Priya Krishna and Christina Morales from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3IXxBVU
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Two teens slide to safety from fourth floor New York apartment fire
Watch this dramatic video of them escaping through a window and sliding down a pole to the ground. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3d...
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Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot
The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/324wza8
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Karnataka: India lawmaker sorry for 'lie down and enjoy rape' remark
The opposition lawmaker said he didn't intend to insult women after his comment drew outrage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30A...
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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again
A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3s...
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Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest
Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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The C.D.C. recommends that other vaccines be preferred over J.&J.
By Rebecca Robbins and Christina Jewett from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/32apQv8
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Super typhoon Rai: Philippine tourist island Siargao among areas hit
Power and communications are down on the popular island of Siargao after strong winds and heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Claudette Colvin: Civil rights pioneer has record cleared
Claudette Colvin was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policy from BBC News - World https:/...
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Reddit: Social media platform files to go public
Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pV4D0...
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Super typhoon Rai: Thousands flee as storm lashes southern Philippines
People take shelter amid warnings the storm will cause widespread flooding and destruction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F50ey4
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Dutch royals regret holding party amid surge in Covid cases
The party was held to celebrate the 18th birthday of the country's heir apparent, Princess Amalia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder
This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DYC5r...
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Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power
By Katie Benner, Catie Edmondson, Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3scxyjc
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Bruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m
The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m...
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Megan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E2Ev...
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On the front line as Afghan children battle malnutrition and measles
The BBC reports from a hospital in remote Ghor province which is struggling to cope. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DWuMRu
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New York City names first female police chief
Keechant Sewell, 49, will be the first woman to lead the US's largest police force in its 176 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Hamilton gets knighthood for services to motorsport
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood for services to motorsport from Prince Charles during a ceremony ...
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2022 World Cup: Ex-media officer loses Qatar corruption appeal
Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing users' data
The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Riccardo Ehrman: Journalist who prompted Berlin Wall to fall dies
Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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They Said the Tornado Would Hit at 9:30. It Hit at 9:30.
By Thomas Fuller and Tariro Mzezewa from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3m54GW4
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German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders
A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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German raids on Covid extremists over Saxony leader death plot
Far-right anti-vaccination activists are suspected of plotting to kill Saxony leader Michael Kretschmer. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares
The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Channel tragedy: French authorities identify 26 victims
Sixteen Kurdish people, including two friends from Iraq, were among those who perished last month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G...
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Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease
US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ypp...
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Congolese rumba wins Unesco protected status
The music and dance style from the two Congos is a fundamental part of the countries' identities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Toronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders
Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33iw...
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Sex and cancer: 'I was ashamed to ask for help'
Cait didn't know why it hurt to masturbate after her treatment - and didn't know who to ask. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Fox News Hosts Sent Texts to Meadows Urging Trump to Act as Jan. 6 Attack Unfolded
By Jim Windolf and John Koblin from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3EZRKs7
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Dozens killed in Haiti fuel tanker blast
The victims had been gathering leaking fuel from a vehicle involved in an accident, reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ynA...
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Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police
Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m6K8N1
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Trump's son urged father to intervene in 6 January Capitol riot, messages reveal
Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Kentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim
The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death. from BBC News - World ht...
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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests
Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Arctic heat record is like Mediterranean, says UN
The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ylN...
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam
The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt. from BBC News - World h...
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As U.S. Nears 800,000 Virus Deaths, 1 of Every 100 Older Americans Has Perished
By Julie Bosman, Amy Harmon and Albert Sun from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3GIQf27
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Israeli Prime Minister Bennett in first trip to UAE as Iran threat looms
Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rXBuE...
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Police and migrants clash outside Mexico City
The migrant caravan has been slowly winding its way through Mexico to the United States border. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oNZY...
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Russia explosion: Teen detonates device at Orthodox convent school
At least 12 are reported injured after the blast at an Orthodox school near a nunnery outside Moscow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Kentucky tornadoes: The community of Mayfield tries to rebuild
Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DQvlfi
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Obituary: Vicente Fernández, Mexico's king of ranchera
Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3dHPqKr
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Reckya Madougou: Opposition leader jailing damages Benin democracy - lawyer
Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p...
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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says
Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GwFH5O
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims
The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oNo...
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Kentucky weather man films tornado 'ground zero'
Weather man Noah Bergren shows the BBC the "utter devastation" of the tornadoes in the town of Mayfield. from BBC News - World h...
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'Deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky'
The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Deaths are confirmed at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois that took a direct hit.
By Daniel Victor, Sophie Kasakove and Eric Berger from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3dFw3l6
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