Russia searches for missing helicopter with 22 on board
The helicopter went down while carrying tourists in Russia's far-east, officials say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3X0t78M
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Saturday, August 31, 2024
China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide
The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3MsV58o
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Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death
Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XrjE...
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Friday, August 30, 2024
Nearly 40,000 people died home alone in Japan this year, report says
Of those 37,227 Japanese people who died alone in their homes in the first half of the year, some 3,939 went unnoticed for over a month. f...
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Fugitive Italian kidnapper arrested in Argentina
Police arrest a man wanted in Italy for decades for a kidnapping carried out by the Red Brigades. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TahhI2
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Homes bulldozed in Timor-Leste ahead of Pope visit
Government says thousands are living illegally in area where the pontiff will celebrate mass. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e3bCM3
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Lion rescued from Ukraine takes first steps outside
Yuna, a lioness from Ukraine with shell shock, has ventured to the outside of her enclosure. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fXf393
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Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew
He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own. from BBC News https://bbc.in/478mkyv
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HK journalists found guilty in landmark sedition case
This is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory's handover in 1997. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Hostage rescued by Israel tells of 'cruel captivity'
Kaid Farhan Elkadi was rescued in a "complex operation" in Gaza, the Israeli military said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fWjYXL...
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SpaceX delays first private spacewalk mission
Elon Musk's company said it would be delayed "due to unfavourable weather forecasted" in the capsule's splashdown areas. ...
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Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship
Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e0...
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff
The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T0aMaH
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Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid
The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xj...
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Monday, August 26, 2024
Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?
Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages. from BBC News https://bbc....
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Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer
The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
'Very demure, very mindful' - are we missing the joke of viral trend?
A demure TikTok has gone viral, but is it an ironic joke or does it set unrealistic standards for women? from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YWG...
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Reuters journalist missing after strike in Ukraine
The news agency says its team was staying in a hotel in Kramatorsk, which was struck by a missile. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T25hbE
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Saturday, August 24, 2024
Trump’s Carefully Scripted Week Kept Veering Off Script
By Michael C. Bender and Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3XkKtPq
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Manslaughter considered by Sicily yacht sinking investigators
Authorities now believe a localised, powerful wind known as a downburst may have caused the sinking. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cURQlb ...
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France investigating synagogue explosion as suspected terrorism
France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dB...
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal
The bus, registered in India, was carrying around 40 passengers when it veered off a highway. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dTM5oB
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Kennedy Withdraws From Presidential Contest in Arizona
By Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Kellen Browning from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Z3aGmu
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain
The European man flew into Thailand from an unnamed African country last week, officials say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3z0eA53
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Night three at the DNC: Oprah, 'cat ladies' and coach Walz
The Democratic National Convention's third night in Chicago featured a folksy 'coach' Tim Walz, Oprah Winfrey and a host of othe...
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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana
A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SXGW6V
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Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay
The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3W...
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years
Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YUe1o2
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Delon's family deny his request to euthanise dog
The French actor had asked for his pet dog to be humanely killed and laid in his grave. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fUE9Fy
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says
The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3X9...
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Watch: Rescue operations resume in Sicily for second day
A helicopter and divers were deployed at the scene where a yacht sank, as rescue operations continue. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3X02fWO...
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Monday, August 19, 2024
Imran Khan applies to be uni chancellor from jail
The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is in currently prison, plans to apply for the role. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3yxHQAc
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN
It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4doTkVC
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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened. from BBC News https://b...
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Grammy-winning producer seeks to dismiss rape lawsuit
The-Dream was accused of rape and sexual battery in June by a former protégé, Chanaaz Mangroe. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ctpz4U
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Harris Puts Four Sun Belt States Back in Play, Times/Siena Polls Find
By Shane Goldmacher and Ruth Igielnik from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3YPACSG
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Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war
Ukrainians say the foray into Kursk brings tactical advantages - and opens the door to ending the war. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g2xYz...
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Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded
The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission. from BBC News https://bbc.in/476IK3v
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Friday, August 16, 2024
Sabotage fears prompt water scare near German base
Officials have warned of possible attacks as Germany supports Ukraine in its war against Russia. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fPOpyw
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Could Trump really deport one million immigrants?
The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Backlash after MP asks if husbands have 'sexual rights'
Robin Padilla made the remarks during a senate probe into sexual harrassment in the media industry. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ctIOv7
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
More than half of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Ernesto strengthens
Almost 1m buildings do not have access to electricity after Ernesto swept across the Caribbean island. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SPbR5...
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Columbia University president resigns after Gaza protests turmoil
Minouche Shafik's resignation comes a year after she took the position at the Ivy League university. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3X5H...
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Rosenberg: Ukraine's advance undermines Putin's image as 'Mr Security'
Ukraine's incursion into Kursk raises questions about Mr Putin's ability to keep Russia safe. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WJZU1Y...
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North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years
Two China-based tour operators say tourists will soon be allowed to visit Samjiyon city in the north. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3M4vpP8...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader
Support for Fumio Kishida has fallen amid a huge corruption scandal that hit his party. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3yDFKP1
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tanzania's opposition leaders freed on bail
About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3yKCz...
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FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign
The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3M4XZ34
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Monday, August 12, 2024
Ukraine and Russia trade blame over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Both sides say there has been no detected radiation spike at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WXopdl
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Venezuela opposition urges global protest over poll result
The opposition says it will keep up the pressure on the Maduro government, which it accuses of election fraud. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations
The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3yChtZS
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 12
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WKviNR
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App to reduce deaths by elephants launched in India
Conservationists say elephants are becoming more aggressive because their habitats are shrinking. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YGOP4j
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Saturday, August 10, 2024
Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight
Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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In pictures: Brazil's deadly plane crash
Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the Voepass flight which crashed in Vinhedo. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4f...
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Friday, August 9, 2024
Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over hotel violence
The US artist is accused of attacking a security guard who intervened in a fight with a bodyguard. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46HyrCo
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New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ off Colombia
An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say. from BBC News https://bb...
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Western envoys shun Nagasaki event over Israel snub
The Japanese city's mayor says the decision to exclude Israel was not political, but will not change. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3M0...
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Steve Rosenberg: Kursk incursion won't turn Russians against war
The attack on Kursk has led some Russians to call for a deeper military push into Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ccvF9y
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Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina
Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3W...
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
How Kamala Harris Trusted Her Gut and Picked Tim Walz
By Shane Goldmacher, Katie Rogers, Reid J. Epstein and Katie Glueck from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3yqAG0t
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Last missing Israeli victim of Hamas attack declared dead
Until now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fAnZkk
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The Nobel winner tasked with leading a nation out of chaos
Muhammad Yumus has been chosen to lead an interim government after the ouster of Bangladesh's ex-PM. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Afj...
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Ten Palestinians dead in West Bank violence
Israel says it carried out two strikes targeting members of armed groups in Tubas and Jenin. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3yqr2uM
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What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?
The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law. from BBC News https://bbc....
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US funeral home fined $950m in decaying bodies case
Some 190 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home by authorities last year. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WObhXP
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Markets Around the World Are Jolted by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth
By Daisuke Wakabayashi and River Akira Davis from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3WPgdvs
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Watch: Bangladesh protesters storm prime minister's palace
Bengali TV aired live footage of protesters storming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3...
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Mexican journalist killed while under police protection
Alejandro Martínez had been reporting on violent crime for several years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fp1df8
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Three top contenders emerge in Kamala Harris' VP hunt
The vice-president interviewed at least three of her shortlist on Sunday at her home in Washington. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46ASCCa
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Sunday, August 4, 2024
Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests
He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WOu2KC
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
Iran says Haniyeh killed by short-range projectile
Iran provides its account of the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran, blaming Israel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46uHSVZ
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Trump agrees to Fox News plan for debate with Harris
Kamala Harris agreed to a debate on ABC and it is not clear whether she accepts the new plan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d8etn0
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Watch: Supercell tornado sweeps through eastern Spain
There was "no major damage" caused by the tornado, according to the mayor of El Toro. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d87gDq
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Friday, August 2, 2024
How Simone Biles Won the Olympic Women’s Gymnastics All-Around Gold
By Maggie Astor, Weiyi Cai, K.K. Rebecca Lai, Scott Reinhard, Bedel Saget, Joe Ward, Josh Williams and Jeremy White from NYT Sports https:/...
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Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests
Millions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ykj...
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Mourners gather as Hamas leader Haniyeh is buried in Qatar
Ismail Haniyeh’s burial caps a week of soaring tensions in the Middle East. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4c9sdfJ
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Killing of Hamas leader 'doesn't help' ceasefire talks, says Biden
The US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Yp8OEw
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Thursday, August 1, 2024
'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa
Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LLFqRt
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