Thursday, August 31, 2023

Watch: England coach dedicates award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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The Papers: School closure 'chaos' and 'misery for the NHS'

Friday's papers focus on the English school buildings that must close over fears of collapse.

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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Aston Villa 3-0 Hibernian (agg 8-0): Villa ease into Conference League group stage

Aston Villa reach the Europa Conference League group stage with a comfortable win over Hibernian.

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Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence

Javad Rouhi's death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was being reviewed.

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Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules

Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?

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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says

Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.

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RSPB apologises for calling ministers 'liars' over environment pledges

The charity says its frustration at environment plans "led us to attack the people not the policy".

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PSV Eindhoven 5-1 Rangers (agg 7-3): Champions League dream over for Michael Beale's side

Rangers' dreams of an immediate return to the Champions League group stage are extinguished in excruciating fashion by a ruthless PSV in Eindhoven.

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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit.

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Manchester Airport: Man jailed over meet-and-greet parking fraud

Mohammed Isaq promised to put passengers' cars in a secure compound, but left them in a field instead.

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Fulham 1-1 (5-3 on pens) Tottenham Hotspur: Richarlison scores but hosts win shootout

Richarlison scores but cannot prevent Tottenham going out of the EFL Cup as Fulham win a penalty shootout to progress to round three.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice

Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots.

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Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wins the PFA Player of the Year award, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is named Young Player of the Year.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Why some right-wing activists zeroed in on the Jacksonville shooting

Why some right-wing activists are spreading rumours about writings by the gunman.

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Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders

Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.

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Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.

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Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?

The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.

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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.

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Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers

Burglars posing as repair men tried to break through the door when they believed nobody was home.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it

With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help.

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GB athletics team finish with 10 medals

Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships.

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.

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Two dead after driving car into flooded road

Two people have died after driving a car into a flooded road in Liverpool, police say

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Aston Villa team bus hit by brick after win at Burnley

Aston Villa's team bus is attacked following the game at Burnley, causing significant damage but no injuries.

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The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's.

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Derek Bailey: Guitar pioneer who tore up music's rulebook

A Huddersfield exhibition explores the life and legacy of Sheffield-born improviser Derek Bailey.

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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.

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Jacksonville shooting: Racist gunman kills three black people in Florida store

Two men and a woman were killed by a gunman who then shot himself, in a "hate-filled" attack, officials say.

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Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers.

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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida

A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Bodycam shows Texas officer wrangling a huge snake

When a report of a snake on the loose came in, this police department sent their 'snake whisperer'

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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems hit the industry, including demand for wine falling as more people drink craft beer.

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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.

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Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup?

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather.

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Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August.

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US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.

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Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine

Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Papers: 'Putin's revenge' and Prigozhin's death 'no surprise'

Thursday's papers focus on the presumed death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash.

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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years.

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World Championships 2023: Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy share pole vault gold medal in Budapest

Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy decide to share their pole vault gold medal in a touching moment at the World Championships in Budapest.

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Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The bike rescuer returning Cambridge's stolen bikes

Omar has helped return over 500 stolen bikes to their rightful owners

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Lyman: Russian strikes kill three in eastern Ukraine

Two villages are attacked near the city of Lyman, leaving three dead and two wounded.

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Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line

The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall.

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Pakistan cable car: how the rescue unfolded

Military helicopters and commandos worked to free eight people - including six children.

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Near miss as car hurtles into Arizona salon

A driver in her 90s reportedly lost control of her car and ploughed into an Arizona business lobby.

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Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

The Papers: Lucy Letby's 'final act of wickedness'

Tuesday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of child serial killer Lucy Letby.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land in Madrid airport.

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.

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In Pictures: Kate Winslet surprises crowds at Camp Bestival

Festival-goers in the CBeebies Bedtime Story tent are treated to a reading by Kate Winslet.

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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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Spain's winning scorer Carmona told after final her father had died

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died.

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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992.

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Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell".

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia.

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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.

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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.

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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.

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Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash

The Treasury sets a maximum distance of three miles, or one mile in urban areas, to reach free cash withdrawal services.

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The Papers: Goodbye to Michael Parkinson 'the greatest'

Friday's papers are dominated by the death of chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson at the age of 88.

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Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes

Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years pay tribute to the "TV legend".

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Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.

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Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coast

Thirty-eight others are rescued after the boat is found off the Cape Verde coast, police say.

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Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university.

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The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages.

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Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.

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Manchester City 1-1 Sevilla: Pep Guardiola's side win Super Cup on penalties

Manchester City win the Super Cup for the first time by beating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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Syria doubles public-sector pay and cuts subsidies as economy sinks

Hardship caused by a collapsing currency and hyperinflation has sparked protests in government areas.

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MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Papers: Russian 'spy ring' and 'bumper' rise in pensions

Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the arrest by UK police of three people suspected of spying for Russia.

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Trump's court and campaign schedule is looking chaotic

Seeking the White House while facing multiple civil and criminal trials will keep Donald Trump very busy in 2024.

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Travis King: North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination

Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour.

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Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires

Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north.

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Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?

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Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul.

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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.

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Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Raphael Varane heads winner

Raphael Varane heads a late winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers as Manchester United make a winning start to the new Premier League season.

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Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo.

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The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite.

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Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.

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Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m.

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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson.

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii.

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The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success.

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E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network.

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Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show.

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Friday, August 11, 2023

China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.

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The Papers: 'Bug on barge' and students' bunk bed 'battle'

Saturday's papers include Legionella on an asylum seeker barge and students' battle for accommodation.

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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.

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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea

It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.

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Man City start title defence with Burnley win

Erling Haaland scores twice as Premier League champions Manchester City start off their title defence with victory at Burnley.

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Crypto firm founder Bankman-Fried heads to jail as bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges.

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

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Jon Goodwin: I thought Parkinson's was end of space dream

Passenger Jon explains he was diagnosed with the disease several years after he bought his ticket.

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Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Microphone thrown by Cardi B makes $100k for charity

The rap star hurled the mic after a fan threw a drink at her during a recent concert in Las Vegas

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Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

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Storm Hans: Floodwaters in Norway send mobile home crashing into bridge

Several caravans are seen floating down the Hemsila river in Norway before being crushed.

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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health

Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.

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Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.

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Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

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Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice.

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Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker, tells the court he is sorry for his actions.

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Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?

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Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia

Home to some of the world's poorest people, Asia has seen devastating heatwaves this year.

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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.

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Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire.

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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BBC Africa Eye: Elderly caned at Kenya's PCEA Thogoto Care Home for the Aged

BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence of mistreatment and neglect of elderly residents.

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Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules.

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Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

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Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind.

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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The Papers: 'Appalling state of jails' and 'Sabotage!'

Sunday's front pages cover a range of stories, including a report into prisoners' welfare in jails.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky

People have been reportedly killed and wounded in the strike in north-eastern Ukraine, says the president.

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Watch: Chaos breaks out at NYC giveaway event

The crowd of about 2,000 turned rowdy at a gathering for a PlayStation offer by a celebrity YouTuber.

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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's 'giveaway' sparks chaos in Manhattan

About 2,000 people mobbed Union Square in anticipation of a PlayStation 5 offer by influencer Kai Cenat.

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Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law.

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Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record.

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms

A DMG Media statement confirms the column's absence as it considers "serious" but "complex" allegations.

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Trump's day in court... in 60 seconds

The former US president was arraigned in Washington on charges tied to his role in the Capitol riot.

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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignment

The former president says his latest indictment amounts to "persecution of a political opponent".

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James Webb telescope captures end stages of dying star's life

The images captured by the James Webb telescope show the star in an unprecedented level of detail.

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Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction

More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges.

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Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas

Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads.

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Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home.

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Could Trump go to prison and other key questions

What are the charges, how serious are they and could Donald Trump still run for president from jail?

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Lizzo dancers Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams: 'No one speaks out, they are scared'

The US pop star is being sued for sexual harassment and fat-shaming but has yet to comment.

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Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime.

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Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats

Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series.

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The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister

Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back.

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Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night.

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Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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