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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings: A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.
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Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's only world record: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir storms to victory in a women's only ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Boy wins competition with seagull impression: Cooper, from Derbyshire, travelled to Belgium to take part in the competition.
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'Obvious' Sydney killer targeted women - Australian police: Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday.
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
British aid workers 'died from blast wounds' in Gaza - inquest: James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April.
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What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?: The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
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Sydney stabbing: Baby hurt in shopping mall attack out of hospital: The nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, will continue to receive ...
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Brighton: Police apology over 1986 schoolgirls murder case: Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows, both aged nine, were killed in Brighton in 1986.
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.
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‘Now or never’: Congressmen say US must send Ukraine aid: A Republican and a Democrat spoke with the BBC News after meeting with President Zelensky.
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Luke Fleurs: Six arrested over killing of South African Kaizer Chiefs footballer: Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for ...
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Cape Town's digital nomads: Where idyllic lifestyle clashes with local needs: The beautiful South African city is a magnet for laptop-wielding remote workers ...
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FA defends new England kit over flag design: FA defends England kit over St George's Cross design saying "it is not the first time" different colours have been ...
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Movie About Prince Andrew's Infamous Epstein Interview Soars On Netflix: Incomplete 'Maze Runner,' 'Unbreakable' Trilogies Surge
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Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.
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Quick Glance: Biden-Obama Rivalry Shapes Presidency
- Biden frequently measures himself against Obama, with a complex rivalry between them.
- The relationship between Biden and Obama is respectful, but Biden has made some accusations against Obama.
- Biden has corrected some of Obama's political decisions and tried to avoid his predecessor's mistakes.
- Biden's experiences during the Obama era have influenced his positioning in various political areas, shaping his presidency.
UK inflation falls to 3.4% - BBC News: The latest figures are due to be published at 07:00 by the Office for National Statistics.
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Quick Glance: UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% - Lowest Level in Almost Two and a Half Years - BBC News
- The UK inflation rate fell to 3.4% for the year to February - the lowest level in almost two and a half years.
- Economists predict that inflation is likely to hit the Bank of England's target of 2% this summer.
- Cost of living is increasing while wage growth is outpacing inflation.
- Housing costs are rising faster, putting pressure on renters and homeowners.
McDonald's blames global outage on third party: Company says the worldwide issue happened during a 'configuration change' but was not cyber-related.
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Quick Glance: McDonald's Outage Impacts Global Operations
- McDonald's apologizes for a global technology outage that led to the closure of several restaurants for hours.
- The outage began around 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was nearly resolved about 12 hours later, according to the Chicago-based company.
- The outage was also not related to the company's shift to Google Cloud as a technology provider, as stated by McDonald's.
- Some McDonald's locations resumed normal operations post-outage, including venues in Bangkok, Milan, and London.
Glastonbury line-up 2024: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain top the bill: Country singer Shania Twain will also play the festival's famous "legend slot" ...
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Quick Glance: Glastonbury 2024: Epic Female Headline Acts After 'Sexism' Debate
- Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Sza will headline the main stage of the Glastonbury Festival 2024.
- Avril Lavigne, Sugababes, and Corinne Bailey Rae will bring a 2000s vibe to the event.
- Mixed reactions to this year's line-up, with Coldplay set to headline for the fifth time.
- Billy Joel and Liam Gallagher hint at possible performances, while discussions about gender distribution among headliners persist.
BBC News Channel Presenters Take Legal Action Citing Age & Gender Discrimination — Update
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What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like: Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.
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Quick Glance: Devastating Wildfires in Virginia and Maryland
- Currently, firefighters are grappling with the devastating impacts of wildfires in the states of Virginia and Maryland.
- The fires have been intensified by the strong winds and low humidity. Authorities in Virginia are cautioning residents about the poor air quality.
- The wildfires have affected extensive areas in Virginia and Maryland.
- The fires are exacerbated by the unfavorable weather conditions, leading to air quality warnings.
Diane Abbott calls Tory donor's comments frightening: Top Conservative donor Frank Hester allegedly said Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women".
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan can be extradited to UK, Romanian court rules: The Tate brothers can be sent back to the UK after separate proceedings in Romania ...
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan detained in Romania after UK arrest warrant
- Controversial figures Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were taken into custody in Romania following accusations of sexual misconduct.
- They were issued a European arrest warrant by UK officials and are currently facing charges related to rape and human trafficking in Romania.
- Tate successfully appealed in August 2023 to be released from house arrest while awaiting an undetermined trial date.
- A ruling in January reversed the decision to seize Tate's assets, granting him access to his luxury vehicles, properties, and designer watches.
Israel-Gaza war: David Cameron says BBC report into Nasser hospital raid 'very disturbing'
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UK interest rates: Bank boss says cuts 'on the way': The Bank of England has kept the cost of borrowing at 5.25% for the fifth time in a row.
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Prince William tells youth group: 'My wife's the arty one': He was at a youth centre in London, where he took part in activities ...
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Banana prices to go up as temperatures rise, says expert: A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices ...
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Currys: Elliot pulls out of takeover bid for UK retailer: Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times".
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Liam Trimmer: UK man dies at his engagement celebration in Australia: Liam Trimmer suffered a fall at his home in Western Australia, where he had been working as ...
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Ukraine charity in Milton Keynes is saved by new landlord: Volunteer Steve Senior says the group is "over the moon" with the new site.
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Premier Inn works with charity to send mattresses to Ukraine: The aid will be transported to Ukraine over the next few months in 2024.
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Peterborough paraplegic rower hopes to make Paris Paralympics: Ian Barrington hopes it will be third time lucky for the Paralympics.
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Disabled East Yorkshire dog gets new prosthetic front legs: Cola had his front legs chopped off in Thailand and was brought to the UK by an animal charity.
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Channel migrant deaths are rising. Who's to blame?: French police blame violent smugglers. Critics blame a stronger police response - funded by the UK.
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Army to remove claim Kate to appear at Trooping the Colour from website: The Army's website said the princess would attend Trooping the Colour but royal sources ...
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Quick Glance: Uncle Accuses Prince Harry of Betrayal
- Kate Middleton's uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family 'under the bus'
- Gary Goldsmith dismisses racism claims against his niece
- Prince Harry's memoir sparks negative headlines
- Kate Middleton has not been seen in public since planned surgery
Peterborough city centre lit up for Lithuania's Independence Day
: Community events were held over two days including a prayer service at Peterborough Cathedral ...
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Swansea: Baby scan clinic racially harassed sonographer: A tribunal hears a black sonographer was forced to clean the clinic despite working in a medical role.
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Murder victim's family hopeful at Met Police Trinidad arrival: Muriel McKay's family are hopeful after Met officers arrived in Trinidad to speak to her murderer.
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SAS troops investigated over Syria war crime claims: UK Special Forces have been deployed in Syria in the past decade in operations against Islamic State.
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£40k orphanage donor feels 'cheated' by charity: Seven years after Ishrat Baig donated £40k to a charity to build an orphanage, it is still incomplete.
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China tech firm claimed it could hack Foreign Office: A Chinese company claimed it had the ability to hack the UK's Foreign Office, leaked documents suggest.
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BBC brings back TV channel after viewers warn axe was 'major mistake': BBC merged the two channels in a bid to cut £500m in costs, but the move prompted ...
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Minister says Afghan commandos described 'horrific' SAS war crimes: Johnny Mercer says accounts given by Afghan commandos who supported the SAS 'confirmed my ...
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King 'doing extremely well', says Queen: King Charles is also touched by the messages of support received since his cancer diagnosis, she says.
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Alice Wood jailed for running over and killing her fiance in Cheshire: Alice Wood, 24, "used her car as a weapon" on Ryan Watson after the pair rowed at a party.
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Where are the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League reviews?: Kill the Justice League's release arrives as a debate over review copies rages online.
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Watch: How two storms in four days wreaked havoc: Storm Jocelyn and Isha brought wind speeds of up to 97mph (157km/h) in parts of the UK and Ireland.
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King Charles to be treated for benign prostate condition: King Charles is to undergo surgery and his public engagements will be postponed, the palace said.
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XL bully owner tears up discussing ban on breed: ‘It is cruel’: An American XL bully owner teared up on BBC News as she discussed the “cruel” ban ...
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Helen Sharman: University of Leicester honour for British astronaut: The space pioneer says she still dreams about her eight days orbiting the Earth in 1991.
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Spotify attacks Apple's 'outrageous' 27% commission: The music streaming firm is concerned about a new payment system introduced by Apple in the US.
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Diego Garcia: UN says UK military island not suitable for stranded migrants: UN officials have been granted access to Diego Garcia two years after asylum seekers ...
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Rwanda: We'll give cash back if refugees don't arrive: In an exclusive BBC video, President Kagame says issues with the Rwanda plan are the ...
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Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks for UK users: The dating app, which has been targeted by scammers, has previously trialled the system in Australia
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Facebook and Instagram to label all fake AI images: The tech will detect images - but not video or audio - made by other companies' AI generators.
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Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools: A law change to let the government block new features would be an "unprecedented overreach," it says.
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What happens when you think AI is lying about you?: BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman tried to challenge the output of a chatbot - but all was not as it seemed.
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Quick Glance: New Developments in AI: Opportunities and Risks
- Recent advances in AI have garnered global attention.
- Leaders from OpenAI and Microsoft were significant at the World Economic Forum.
- World leaders emphasize the geopolitical importance of AI and stake positions on its regulation.
- The European Union has developed the world’s first comprehensive rules for AI.
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