Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged ...
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
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Ukraine PM warns of Third World War if Russia wins: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill.
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Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Alejandro Mayorkas: Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges: It was the first time in almost 150 years the Senate had considered a US cabinet secretary's ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16: Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
UK inflation falls as crumpet and meat prices drop: New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Dubai airport runway submerged as heavy rain causes flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Tesla seeks to award Elon Musk $56bn pay package: The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
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Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke: Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.
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Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher: Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.
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Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana: Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.
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Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge: Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.
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Quick Glance: Court Rules Against Prayer Ban at Michaela Community School
- Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School
- A legal challenge by a Muslim student against the school's controversial prayer ban was won by the school
- The court ruled that while the ban on prayer rituals may be detrimental to Muslim students, it is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims of the school
- The court also found that the headteacher was justified in temporarily suspending the student due to rudeness and defiance
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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US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Israel is urging Western allies to punish Tehran for the missile and drone attack on its territory.
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Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell': Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.
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David Cameron holding talks in Israel to urge against war with Iran: The UK foreign secretary is expected to urge the Israeli government to avoid further ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Enormous ancient sea reptile identified from amateur fossil find: Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea ...
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'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals: It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.
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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
US man, 81, charged with killing Uber driver after both targeted by scam calls: Police say the man, 81, had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew ...
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Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead: In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.
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Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe': Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' ...
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Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
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The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree: Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its ...
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Columbia University president slams campus antisemitism: Nemat Shafik also defended her handling of Israel-Gaza war protests, during a congressional hearing.
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Olympics 2024: A guide to the Paris Games with 100 days to go including dates, venues & prize money
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...
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Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Nothumberland Fire Service donates two engines to Ukraine: UK fire services are donating thousands of pieces of kit to firefighters working in Ukraine.
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'Kick back and relax': Humanoid robot retires: Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.
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Sophie Kinsella: Author reveals brain cancer diagnosis: The novelist, best known for her Shopaholic series of novels, revealed her diagnosis on social media.
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Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
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Jontay Porter: Toronto Raptors forward given lifetime NBA ban for breaching betting rules
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Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
- Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.
- The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.
- Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
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Arrests made in the largest gold heist in Canada history: A year after millions in gold bars and cash were stolen from a Toronto airport, police offer new ...
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'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai: A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
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James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon release joint single: James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon invoke The Beatles' songwriting partnership on Primrose Hill.
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Quick Glance: Sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Unite for New Single 'Primrose Hill'
- James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, and Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon, collaborate on 'Primrose Hill,' a reflective acoustic piece with a mellow rhythm and soulful guitar solos.
- McCartney shares the inspiration behind the song on Instagram, recounting a childhood vision in Scotland on a sunny day where he envisioned his true love and savior in his imagination. 'Primrose Hill' symbolizes for me the beginning of a new journey where I find this person.
- Paul McCartney expresses his support for the collaboration on social media, sending warm regards to Ono Lennon. Born in 1977 as the son of Paul and Linda McCartney, the musician released two solo albums in 2013 and 2016, expressing his excitement about now 'really picking up steam and being thrilled to continue sharing music with you,' as reported by The Guardian.
Rusya-Ukrayna Savaşı: BBC, 50 binden fazla Rus'un öldüğünü tespit etti: Rusya-Ukrayna savaşının ikinci yılında ölü sayısında ilk yıla göre yaklaşık yüzde 25 ...
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'Almost hit my son' - Space junk crashes through Florida home: Three years ago the International Space Station took the trash out. Some of it just hit ...
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Travis Kelce to host Amazon game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?: The Kansas City Chiefs star and Taylor Swift's boyfriend will front the show for Amazon ...
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Quick Glance: Travis Kelce to Present 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'
- Travis Kelce will host the new game show 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' for Amazon Prime Video.
- 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' is a spinoff of 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' and offers an updated version of the original game.
United Airlines says Boeing Alaska blowout cost it $200m: The firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Gaza ceasefire talks hit stumbling block, mediator Qatar says: Qatar's PM says talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostages release deal are in a "delicate ...
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Paris Olympics 2024: 'Unprecedented' security operation will be in place, says Games chief
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Fatty liver disease affecting one in five young adults, Bristol study shows: The Children of the 90s study finds one in forty 24-year-olds in Bristol had liver ...
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Drought causes power cuts in Ecuador: Ecuador gets much of its power from hydroelectrical plants, but a lack of rain is creating shortages.
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Garrett McNamara didn't have a conventional childhood. By the age of 11, he'd lived in a commune and even a cult, but when his family settled in Hawaii - and ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5pc4
Shannon Matthews: Man behind kidnapping plot dies: Michael Donovan was jailed for staging the youngster's kidnap in February 2008.
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Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viral: Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as ...
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Solomon Islands: The Pacific election being closely watched by China and the West
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Poole Hospital admits baby was handed to wrong mother: The hospital says it deeply regrets the incident in its maternity ward last September.
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Chhattisgarh: Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India: The gunfight in eastern Chhattisgarh state took places days before elections begin in India.
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The proposed design for a train station in the Chinese city of Nanjing has attracted the attention of the internet for all the wrong reasons. Read more: www.bbc.com/news/articles/c136n018jkeo
Scientists probe the secrets of mega icebergs: UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized blocks of ice.
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South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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India Election 2024: What you need to know about Rahul Gandhi: From a famous family to the target of trolling, here's what you need to know about opposition ...
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It's all over for Arsenal in the Champions League!
Quick Glance: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal 2024 Livestream: Watch Champions League for Free
- Arsenal and Bayern Munich couldn't be separated in the first leg, showcasing quality and drama. The upcoming match promises more excitement.
- The Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal game will kick off on April 17 at 8:00 p.m. BST at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
- Austrian viewers can stream select Champions League games for free through ServusTV, with VPN access available for global viewers.
- ExpressVPN is recommended for streaming Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal live, offering servers in 105 countries, an easy-to-use app, and fast connection speeds.
Copenhagen's historic stock exchange in flames: There was shock as the 17th Century building's spire collapsed in the fire.
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National Conservatism Conference: Right-wing Brussels event resumes after legal U-turn
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Former Marine jailed for nine years for bombing abortion clinic: Chance Brannon is jailed for nine years for California attack and plot to spark a neo-Nazi "race ...
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Huge fire breaks out at Copenhagen exchange: A massive fire is engulfing the old stock exchange in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Video shows people damaging ancient rocks near Las Vegas: A hiker recorded two men pushing rocks from the ancient formation in a Nevada park.
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Dystonic cerebral palsy: Girl, 8, benefits from world-first brain surgery: A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia ...
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Dutch Crown Princess Amalia lived in Spain after threats - reports: Princess Amalia studied in Madrid for more than a year but has since returned, sources say.
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Dover: Four arrested on suspicion of money smuggling : National Crime Agency officers held the four on suspicion of smuggling cash from the UK to Albania.
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Sydney stabbing: Injured baby girl out of intensive care: The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital.
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Adidas on front foot after exiting Kanye West deal: The Samba, Gazelle and Campus shoe maker expects to make €700m (£598m) operating profits in 2024.
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Wartime grave marked by headstone after 83-year mystery: Francesco D'Inverno died in the sinking of the Arandora Star in 1940 but his identity was only ...
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TikTok Lite: EU demands answers on money-for-views version: The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite.
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Taylor Swift fans lose £1m in scams, Lloyds Bank estimates: Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.
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Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.
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Sydney church stabbing: Religious community tensions run high: The stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney's multi-faith heartland sparks ...
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Deadly West Bank settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing: Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the ...
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Salman Khan: Two people arrested for firing at Bollywood star's home: Police in India detain two gang members for firing bullets at Bollywood star Salman Khan's ...
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Iranians on edge as leaders say 'Tel Aviv is our battleground': The authorities defend attacking Israel, but not all Iranians see it that way.
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Courtney Walsh: Zimbabwe hire West Indies legend to help Women's T20 World Cup bid
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