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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Russia: Mikhail Gorbachev changed history, but was wrong about ties to West
The former president opened up the Soviet Union but failed to prevent its collapse in 1991. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3B0ld5L
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Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts
Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm - report
Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Rp0NZk
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Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Jharkhand: Murdered India teen's dreams snuffed out by stalker
The teenager was set on fire by an alleged stalker who is now in police custody. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3wFb1x4
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World's loneliest man: Rare footage of him in the Amazon
Footage of a tribesman, who was the last survivor of an indigenous group in Brazil, shows him cutting down trees. from BBC News - World ht...
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Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?
More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Ukraine grain ship with aid for Ethiopia docks in Djibouti
The shipment on board has been arranged by the UN to get wheat to a country with millions in need. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Q...
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Timed Teaser: Blast! What scuppered lift-off?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ri4JLw
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Monday, August 29, 2022
Pakistan floods: Helicopter lifts stranded boy
Millions of people have been affected by devastating floods across the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cuPa4u
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'Man of the Hole': Last of his tribe dies in Brazil
The last member of an uncontacted indigenous group in Brazil had lived in total isolation for decades. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Moqtada al-Sadr, dominant Iraqi political leader, retires from politics
The step by Moqtada al-Sadr, whose supporters recently stormed parliament, is seen as a major move. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Man killed by lions after climbing into zoo enclosure
The authorities are trying to find out why he climbed into the lion enclosure in Accra's zoo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AU...
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Charli XCX: I was always up for getting down and dirty
Looking back at her career from illegal raves to stadium tours, the star wonders what will come next. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Sunday, August 28, 2022
José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president
Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water
Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PPdueY
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Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded
The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CD3BOk
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Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK
Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ks5EGT
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Saturday, August 27, 2022
Pakistan floods: Thousands told to evacuate as rivers rise
Monsoon-induced floods cause destruction in one of the country's worst disasters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Tk9mGI
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EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president
President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3wzmxKd
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Captured, Killed or Compromised: C.I.A. Admits to Losing Dozens of Informants
By Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Dcy1Eg
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United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador
On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ANvfH...
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Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months
The service welcomes back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AQcvqp ...
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Friday, August 26, 2022
Moderna suing Pfizer over Covid vaccine technology
Moderna said it is suing Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for patent infringement. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Cw0NTi
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Zuckerberg tells Rogan FBI warning prompted Biden laptop story censorship
In an interview with Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg says the story was flagged after an FBI warning. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KlP...
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Pakistan floods: 33 million affected by historic rains, says minister
Historic downpours and major floods have battered the nation since June, killing hundreds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AtvB4B
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Women attend first league match in Iran for 40 years
The rare move for Iran to allow women into stadiums where men are playing followed appeals by Fifa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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WHO boss: I can't help my starving Ethiopian family
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says he does not even know who in his family is dead or alive amid the war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pN...
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Chinese outcry after volleyballers wear N95 masks during match
China's Volleyball Association later apologised, saying the decision was due to "lack of experience". from BBC News - World ...
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
Phophi Ramathuba: South African official's hospital rant at Zimbabwean goes viral
A video shows a local official chastising a Zimbabwean patient for crossing the border for treatment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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French oil firm TotalEnergies denies link to Russian jet supplies
Transport Minister Clément Beaune calls for light to be shed on allegations surrounding TotalEnergies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Bali: Transgender student dies in police custody
Peruvian transgender rights activist Rodrigo Ventocilla, died after being arrested at the airport. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3d...
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Shinzo Abe: Japan police chief resigns over ex-PM assassination
Local police have previously said there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former PM. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016
Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Go-karting for French prisoners a mistake, admits Fresnes governor
It was meant as a day of fun and games at France's second largest prison, but it prompted an outcry. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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No fuel imports to UK from Russia for first time
Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33m in June, the lowest level since 1997, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill
The spill has been described by Peru as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida
Most of the country's nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PLZjY5
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Colombian police officers held over killing of youths
Colombia has a history of "false positives" - civilians murdered by the military and passed off as rebels. from BBC News - World...
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Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests
Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3d...
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Ben & Jerry's fails to stop sales in Israeli settlements
A US judge denies a request to block a deal by Unilever that will allow such sales to continue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3dRvf...
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Darya Dugina's father speaks at her Moscow memorial service
The father of the late journalist speaks at her memorial in Moscow after she was killed by a car bomb. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Najib Razak: Malaysia's ex-PM starts jail term after final appeal fails
Najib Razak denies charges of appropriating millions of dollars from a state-owned wealth fund. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AAyo...
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Monday, August 22, 2022
Arkansas: Three officers suspended after video shows beating
A man suffers blows to the head and back as he is pinned to the ground by officers in Arkansas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3wlrX...
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'Robin Hood' of Delhi arrested amid claims of 160 crimes
Unlike the Disney version, Wasim Akram is alleged to have kept much of his gains for himself. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3wiOWEk...
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Pedro I: Emperor's embalmed heart on plane to Brazil
The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Farmer moves two-storey house - an inch at a time
Sukhwinder Singh is moving his house 152.4m (500 ft) away because it's in the way of an expressway. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Kenya elections 2022: Win or lose, why Raila Odinga's election challenge matters
Raila Odinga has been mocked for challenging election results but each case improves Kenya's democracy. from BBC News - World https://...
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377A: The moment Singaporeans learn gay sex ban will end
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed the ban of the colonial-era law in a televised speech. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3wlgR...
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Sunday, August 21, 2022
Iraq collapse: Bodies pulled from rubble after landslide hits shrine
Bodies are found after the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine was hit by a landslide in the Karbala region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'
Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe. from BBC News - World https://...
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A Former Fox News Insider Spills the Beans
By Blake Hounshell and Jeremy W. Peters from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3AC2blP
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377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex
The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave
The country is bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures of up to 38C predicted. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse
A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people. from BBC News - World https...
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Saturday, August 20, 2022
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Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv
Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers
The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KfP...
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Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma to be sold at Gibraltar auction
The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pzoKBy ...
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Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health
A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Friday, August 19, 2022
Xi and Putin to attend G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia's Jokowi says
All eyes will be on the November summit, with US President Joe Biden also expected to attend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3whxj7A...
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Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?
Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Rohingya and CAA: What is India's refugee policy?
India is not a signatory to international laws for refugee protection and follows an ad-hoc policy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Escaped bull wrecks shop in Peru
The animal had escaped from a truck transporting it to an abattoir. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c3Pk2C
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
Covid in China: Fish tested amid Xiamen outbreak
Footage has gone viral showing live fish and crabs being tested in China for the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AcjQ2m...
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Sanna Marin: Finland PM partying video causes backlash
Sanna Marin denies taking drugs after video emerged showing her partying with friends. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QwGGZe
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Battery power problem cuts short Russian spacewalk, Nasa says
A cosmonaut was rushed back to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the US space agency says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Ukraine war: Drone pilots mark targets for new offensive
As Ukraine attempts to regain control of Kherson, small drone units are playing a key role in targeting Russian armour. from BBC News - Wo...
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Sir Salman Rushdie attack suspect 'only read two pages' of Satanic Verses
Hadi Matar gives an interview after pleading not guilty to stabbing author Sir Salman Rushdie. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c9zrY...
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Bodies found in New Zealand auction suitcases were of two young children
The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QS8ne...
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Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit
US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamble...
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Liz Cheney: Trump critic blasts Republican 'personality cult' after defeat
Liz Cheney criticises the former president after losing to a Trump-backed candidate in Wyoming. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QMkO...
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Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda at 15-year low
Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3SXrdmv
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Spanish fires: Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís
Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bYP...
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Israel and Germany condemn Palestinian leader's '50 Holocausts' claim
Israeli and German leaders express outrage after Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of "50 Holocausts". from BBC News - World https://...
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Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United. from ...
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
'Every day we live our lives in fear' under Taliban rule
A lack of freedom and human rights are affecting Afghan women’s mental health, an activist says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JWB...
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Estonia begins removing Soviet-era war monuments
The government says it wants to remove a source of tension after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Q...
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Turkey-Greece migrants: 38 people found stranded on tiny, unnamed island
The group - including a pregnant woman and seven children - have been stuck since mid-July. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QqRJ65
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US 'must contest' Chinese missiles over Taiwan, says admiral
Firing missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that must be challenged, a top US commander says. from BBC News - World h...
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Kenya election result: William Ruto victory hailed amid result dispute
Foreign leaders congratulate the president-elect but backers of Raila Odinga question the result. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Qt...
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New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction
A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QuxwMR
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Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning
Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat". from BBC News - World ht...
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Monday, August 15, 2022
Kenya election result delayed amid drama
Scuffles break out at the podium where the electoral commission was about to announce the results. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c...
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Ukraine hits Russian Wagner mercenary HQ in east
Russian and Ukrainian sources say a Wagner group base was hit in Popasna, Luhansk region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zUf5tT
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Trapped Mexico miners: Setback as water levels rise
Rescue attempts have been delayed again after the water level in the flooded shafts suddenly rose. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3z...
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Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store
Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PDY4K...
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Sunday, August 14, 2022
US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month
The trip comes just 12 days after a controversial tour by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3dv3muq
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'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France
On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3d...
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Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down
Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3w2BoN2
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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit
The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Saturday, August 13, 2022
Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain
At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie
The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zUvpeb
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Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates
The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JVIJUq
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Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation
A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QI9TA2
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Medusa festival: High speeds winds cut Spanish festival short
A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Friday, August 12, 2022
German ex-leader Gerhard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks
The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QCGxmB
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Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns
Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C3Te...
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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers
The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QiTh1X
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Ukraine war: Crimea blasts significantly hit Russian navy - UK
The Ministry of Defence says the blasts have "significantly degraded" Moscow's Black Sea Fleet. from BBC News - World https:...
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Afghanistan: Cleric killed by bomb hidden in artificial leg - reports
Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani, who had close ties with the Taliban, was a prominent supporter of girls' education. from BBC News - World h...
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Astronomers May Have Found the Galaxy’s Youngest Planet
By Robin George Andrews from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3Afed4E
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Kenya Election 2022: Why the count is taking so long
The electoral commission tells people not to panic as media houses broadcast different tallies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3SKgd...
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France firefighters battle 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux
The blaze in France's south-west has gutted a number of homes and forced some 10,000 people to flee. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Enas Taleb: Iraqi actress to sue Economist over 'fat' picture
Enas Taleb says she is suing the newspaper over a picture of her on an article about 'fat' women. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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South Africa sex crime: Authorities charge seven over gang rape
The charges are connected to an attack on eight women filming a music video at an abandoned mine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Pe...
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Thousands of beagles saved from drug trials in US
A rescue operation is under way to rehome the dogs from a breeding facility in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C40L4C
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China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit
The sea and air exercises were in response to US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Jury Acquits Truck Driver of All Charges in Crash That Left 7 Bikers Dead
By McKenna Oxenden and Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3BTJMC2
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Mexico's indigenous groups celebrate their heritage
Mexico marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with an exuberant parade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China
The patients are thought to have caught the virus from animals such as shrews, and not from humans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Lamont Dozier: Motown hitmaker dies aged 81
As part of the Holland, Dozier, Holland team he wrote hits for The Supremes, The Four Tops and more. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Prosecutors Pursue Inquiry Into Trump’s Handling of Classified Material
By Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39jAMtF
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The search appears to be focused on materials Trump took from the White House.
By Maggie Haberman, Ben Protess and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3JGMSLG
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West Bank: Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Ibrahim al-Nabulsi killed in Nablus
Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, commander of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades in Nablus, had escaped arrest before. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Leandro Lo: Funeral held for killed Jiu-Jitsu champion
World champion Leandro Lo, 33, was shot in the head while attending a concert at a club in São Paulo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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South Korea: Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul
Some of South Korea's heaviest rain in decades caused power cuts and swept cars across the city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Monday, August 8, 2022
Tighter export controls on electronics could hamper Russia's war effort - report
Russian weapons could be permanently degraded by tougher export controls in the West, a think tank says. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Climate change: Alps glaciers melting faster as heatwaves hit
Meltwater flows from the glaciers, which may be set for their highest mass losses in 60 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BJETv...
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Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash
Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C5Pb9x...
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China resort lockdown: Escaping to Sanya only to face fresh curbs
Many in Sanya had arrived hoping for relief from strict Covid-control measures in bigger cities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3dgR...
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Ukraine: Any attack on a nuclear plant is 'suicidal', says UN
António Guterres says inspectors must be given access to the site, after it was shelled at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Sunday, August 7, 2022
Israel-Gaza: Talks under way to broker ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt tries to broker a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants, as Gazans mourn their dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Climate change: US takes step closer to passing 'historic' bill
The bill - which aims to help reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - could pass next week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3SzKr...
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Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria
The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago. from BBC News - World...
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Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground
The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BJqK...
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Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'
Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights. from BBC News - Wo...
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Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world
Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes. from BBC ...
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Saturday, August 6, 2022
Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says
The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Jury Orders Alex Jones to Pay $45.2 Million in Sandy Hook Case
By Elizabeth Williamson, Tiffany Hsu and Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3A2TAZc
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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured
All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zuHUwI
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Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79
The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zFLIM1
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Friday, August 5, 2022
Taiwan tensions: China halts co-operation with US on key issues
Beijing has reacted angrily after senior US Democrat Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Gaza: Palestinian commander killed as Israel strikes after militant threats
It is one of the most serious outbreaks of violence between Israel and Gaza for over a year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bvZrgm ...
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France drought: Parched towns left short of drinking water
Trucks are supplying many parched French towns with drinking water after an exceptionally dry July. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Obituary: Gary Schroen, the CIA spy sent to get Osama bin Laden
Gary Schroen, one of the first Americans on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11, has died aged 80. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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French mayor threatens €15,000 deposit to climb Mont Blanc
The deposit is meant to cover rescue and funeral costs amid increased rockfalls caused by hot weather. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Covid-19: North Korea claims to have recovered from outbreak
There is widespread scepticism over North Korea's claim to have the world's lowest Covid death rate. from BBC News - World https:/...
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China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit
Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Queensland shooting: Three killed on remote Australian property
Police have locked down a rural area in Queensland while they conduct a manhunt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vAtHgI
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Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour
"Manic, irresponsible and irrational": China's foreign minister reacts to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. from BBC News - W...
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Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city
Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian battack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vGjFe...
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Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free
The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3v...
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The view from Taiwan: 'We've had this for 70 years'
"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby. from BBC News - World ...
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury
"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit. from BBC News - Worl...
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China-Taiwan: As China broods, Taiwan is in a 'Pelosi lovefest'
The US Speaker's visit is celebrated in Taipei, but could it spark a major US-China crisis? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BxLv...
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Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia
The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QiLZuG
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Pelosi visit: Taiwan puts the ball firmly in Xi Jinping's court
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei has put an increasingly assertive China on the back foot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oNWCu7 ...
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Arizona Primary: Rusty Bowers, who defied Trump, loses re-election bid
Rusty Bowers, who testified against Donald Trump in June, loses to an ally of the ex-president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Jt0s...
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war
Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BAO2GH
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Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile
Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BC...
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Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert
Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BA...
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BTS could perform while doing military service
The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods
Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zOPqnx
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Monday, August 1, 2022
Conjoined Brazilian twins separated with help of VR
Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vz2rPF
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Ukraine war: 'We hope nothing will happen' - Grain ship crew
The first ship carrying grain, after the deal was struck with Russia, leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Monkeypox: Kerala confirms India's first death and isolates 20 contacts
The 22-year-old man from Kerala had tested positive for monkeypox before his arrival in India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JlSgn...
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Ukraine war: The last remaining families in Bakhmut
Olena and her family are one of the last remaining in the Donetsk region where an evacuation order is in place. from BBC News - World http...
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Iran's atomic energy chief says country could build a bomb but has no plan to
The rare claim is likely to intensify concerns over Iran's controversial nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BylA...
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