Friday, June 30, 2023

Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.

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Greece boat disaster: Survivors blame Greek coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink.

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Rwanda asylum a risk to UK foreign policy says ex-minister

Justine Greening tells BBC Newsnight domestic policy should not affect efforts to tackle human rights abuses.

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Hugh Pym: Will the NHS staffing plan work?

Hugh Pym looks at whether the PM's workforce plan is the right way to fix problems in the health service.

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Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

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Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Quiz of the week: Who missed the Rocketman's final mission?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives.

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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death

France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Royal finances: Where does the King get his money?

The government has confirmed how much money the Royal Family received from taxpayers in 2022.

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Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035.

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Three men held after girl 13 goes missing from party

Carmelle Hepi, from Barnsley, travelled to London on Saturday for a party and has not been seen since.

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French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian restaurants

At least two people have been killed and 22 injured after a missile strike on Ukraine's city Kramatorsk.

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Klimt's final portrait sells for record 85.3m

In just 10 minutes, Lady with a Fan becomes the most valuable work of art ever sold at auction in Europe.

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Wagner revolt: How many planes and people did Russia lose?

What we know about the Russian equipment and troops lost during the recent uprising.

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Julian Sands obituary: Free-spirited actor whose career started with a kiss

The actor earned a place in millions of hearts by wooing Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View.

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Equity in Cricket report: 'Absolutely horrific' stories show 'culture is rotten'

"Absolutely horrific" stories found by damning report into discrimination in cricket show game's culture is "rotten", says report chair.

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Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries

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Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny leaders will be 'brought to justice'

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed.

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TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping

Daisy Goodwin says Daniel Korski put his hand on her breast during a meeting.

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World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100

John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work.

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Fergie cancer battle' and 'Elton bids farewell'

Monday's papers feature the Duchess of York's breast cancer diagnosis and tributes to Sir Elton John.

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Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.

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UK weather: Joint heat record set - but sunny spell over for some

The joint hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Sunday but the week ahead looks cooler for most.

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

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Newspaper headlines: Putin 'humiliated by mutiny' and Russia 'on the brink'

Sunday's front pages react to an extraordinary 24 hours which saw the Wagner group revolt in Russia.

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Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

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The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Killer whale boat attack videos might not be what they seem

Videos of killer whales seeming to attack boats at sea have gone viral - but what's behind the clips?

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Newspaper headlines: 'Dangerous vape tsunami' and fresh doctors' strike

Saturday's front pages also cover tributes to the British nationals killed on a Titanic tourist sub.

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Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 90 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.

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Foo Fighters make 'surprise' return to Glastonbury

The US rock band emerged on Friday tea time to play a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage.

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Ernest Moret: Arrested French publisher faces no further action

Scotland Yard says Ernest Moret will face no further action over his arrest in April.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds

After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday.

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How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds

After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday.

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Online Safety Bill: Bereaved parents win fight for information

Culture minister Lord Parkinson announced changes to the bill to give coroners new powers.

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Dubai: Steps refuse concert over sexuality clause

Ian 'H' Watkins says a clause in the contract said there was to be no mention of sexuality.

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Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Sarah Snook: Succession actress to star in The Picture of Dorian Gray in London

Sarah Snook will appear in an adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray in London's West End.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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RFK Jr wasn't campaigning as an anti-vaxxer - until Rogan controversy

Robert F Kennedy has downplayed his anti-vaccine views, but a podcast has put them front and centre.

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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

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Interest rates: Force banks to offer mortgage help says Labour

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out Labour's response to the crisis facing many mortgage payers.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Modi in US: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM

The White House is pulling out all the stops to welcome India's PM. What does that signify?

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If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans.

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What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

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RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament.

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Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

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Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.

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The Ashes 2023: England and Australia hint at another Edgbaston classic

Edgbaston has served up more than its fair share of Ashes classics and the finale of this year's first Test could be another, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

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Amazon Hilton and Pepsi to hire thousands of refugees in Europe

More than 40 big European firms pledge to hire and train 250,000 Ukrainian and other refugees.

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England 7-0 North Macedonia: Bukayo Saka scores first career hat-trick in emphatic victory

Bukayo Saka scores the first hat-trick of his career as England make it four wins out of four Euro 2024 qualifiers by thrashing North Macedonia at Old Trafford.

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

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BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group

The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

The Ashes 2023: England rue missed Bairstow & Broad chances on day two

Watch as England miss three big opportunities to pick up Australian wickets as Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad and Joe Root all miss chances.

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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

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Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

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Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Cameroon's Ngonnso: 'My fight to bring our sacred stolen statue home

The Ngonnso statue was looted from Cameroon in 1902 and has been on display in a Berlin museum.

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Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

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Poland waters down powers of committee investigating 'Russian influence'

The committee will no longer be able to ban people from public office, following EU and US criticism.

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Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.

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King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list

Anna Wintour, Vicky McClure, Terry Waite and Martin Amis are among other big names on the list.

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Drag Race star The Vivienne suffers homophobic attack

Police detain a man after The Vivienne was punched during the assault in a McDonald's in Liverpool.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Bridgend restaurant staff told not to take bookings from Gypsies

The restaurant apologises "for any offence" and says it is "dealing with this matter immediately".

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Quiz of the week: What was blamed on Beyoncé?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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The workers already replaced by artificial intelligence

Some workers are already finding that they have been replaced by artificial intelligence systems.

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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Briton killed in Egypt diving boat fire is named

A woman who died along with two other Britons would be "missed beyond words", her family says.

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Russian nuclear weapons 'in hands of Belarus dictator' warns opposition leader

Belarus's opposition leader says the West is silent over the transfer of weapons to Alexander Lukashenko.

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New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

Daniel Perry was charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing street performer Jordan Neely.

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Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

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Nadine Dorries delays resignation until peerage information is released

The former cabinet minister says she still intends to resign, despite the delay.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Afghan migrants kidnapped and tortured on Iran-Turkey border

Gangs send videos of the abuse to hostages’ families demanding ransoms, a BBC investigation reveals.

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Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.

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Nadine Dorries keeps party waiting on by-election

The former cabinet minister is yet to officially resign as an MP, putting a vote to replace her on hold.

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Moment Ecuador woman found alive in coffin is taken to hospital

People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive.

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Cormac McCarthy author of The Road dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has died of natural causes aged 89, his publisher says.

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'More important things than tennis' - Murray on Nottingham attacks

Andy Murray says there are "more important things than tennis" after three people were killed and another three injured in a series of attacks in Nottingham.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

US Open: Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Smith on PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

Open champion Cameron Smith says he thought the proposed merger of the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund was "a joke" while US Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick says it is "confusing".

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Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Manchester City celebrate historic Treble in pouring rain

Watch the best bits from Manchester City's victory parade as the players and fans celebrate winning the Treble in Manchester City centre.

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Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.

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Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.

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PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agreement investigated by US Senate

The US Senate says "serious questions" have been raised by the planned commercial merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

The Papers: 'SNP fraud probe' and 'Brits missing in boat blaze'

Nicola Sturgeon's arrest amid an SNP finances probe and British divers missing in Egypt lead the papers.

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Why second-hand fashion is back in style

"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet.

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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

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The Light: Inside the UK’s conspiracy theory newspaper that shares violence and hate

Publishing 100,000 copies a month, the Light shares calls for war-crime style trials of MPs and doctors.

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French Open 2023 final: Novak Djokovic says others must decide who is 'the greatest'

Novak Djokovic says it is not down to him to decide if he is the greatest men's player of all time after winning a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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The Papers: 'General election now' and 'allies abandon Johnson'

Sir Keir Starmer's call for a general election and fallout from Boris Johnson's resignation lead the papers.

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Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success.

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Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.

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Welsh world champion stone skimmer gives her top tips

What is your best effort? Meet the woman who can whip a stone 147ft (44m) across a lake.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

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Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.

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Nurse Lucy Letby deliberately misled jury, prosecutor says

Lucy Letby is a "calculating woman" who lied "to try and get sympathy", a prosecutor tells her trial.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova proving doctors wrong with run to first Grand Slam final

In 2022, an injury-laden Karolina Muchova was told her tennis career could be over. Now she is in her first Grand Slam final.

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Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.

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Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years

US President Joe Biden says the dense cloak of smoke is a "stark reminder" of climate change.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

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Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

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Just Stop Oil eco-zealots writing Labour energy policy - Sunak

Labour dismisses the idea Just Stop Oil supporters are influencing policy,

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Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Climate change is harming my mental health

A former climate scientist is among a growing number of people overwhelmed by "eco-anxiety".

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Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

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BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Harry's reality check' and 'new low' for Russia

Wednesday's front pages cover Prince Harry's appearance in court and the collapse of a major dam in Ukraine.

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Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims

The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer.

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Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre

Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.

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Karim Benzema agrees to join Saudi champions Al-Ittihad after Real Madrid exit

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema agrees terms with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?

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CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival

The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals.

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Children's doctors call for ban on disposable vapes

But others warn that could stop some adults giving up cigarettes, which are much more harmful.

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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle.

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UK ministers reject deposit return scheme glass rethink

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged the UK to allow glass to be part of the Scottish recycling scheme.

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead.

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Ukraine war: 'It's better to die at home than abroad'

Thousands of Ukrainians are moving back to towns close to the front line, despite the dangers.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season.

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Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest

The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race.

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Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw

Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction.

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Boy hurt as zorb lifted into air by wind at Southport festival

The nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the accident at about 14:00 BST.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species

A £6.5m scheme to help prevent the extinction of priority species in Scotland has been launched.

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Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone

Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.

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Ange Postecoglou coy on Celtic future after Scottish Cup triumph and domestic treble

The Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says he wants to enjoy his side's Scottish Cup and domestic treble triumph rather than be "side-tracked" by talking about his future.

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Man City have set the standard - how can Man Utd catch up?

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Manchester United will have to spend big this summer if they are to challenge Manchester City's supremacy.

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway.

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Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks

Russia is mounting more frequent missile and drone raids on Ukraine recently, with a focus on Kyiv.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Jojo Moyes: 'I've always been a woman's woman'

The bestselling author says she would not have made it without determination and female support.

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Cheese rolling winner from Canada returns home

Canadian backpacker Delaney Irving won the women's race despite being knocked unconscious at the end.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93

Mr Callaghan was one of six men from Northern Ireland wrongly jailed over pub bombings in 1974.

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Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world's richest person

It comes after shares in his electric car company Tesla have almost doubled since the start of the year.

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Mexican police find 45 bags of human remains

Officials were searching a ravine near Guadalajara for seven young people reported missing last week.

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Poland's quest to retrieve priceless Nazi-looted art

A 16th Century Italian painting looted by the Nazis has been returned to Poland from Japan.

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Women lead Indian families as men migrate

India's traditionally patriarchal society is seeing a rising number of women heading families.

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British Airways fined $1.1m by US government

The US says the airline did not "provide timely refunds to passengers" during Covid.

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Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

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'Abhorrent' abuse of referee Taylor condemned

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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