Tuesday, January 31, 2023

China Is Operating Illicit Police Stations Inside the US - Why Are They Still Allowed to Be Here?

Above a noodle shop in New York's Chinatown, agents of the Chinese communist government reportedly operated an overseas police station for years. There are more than one hundred of them worldwide.  They might not look like police stations. They may only be the back room to a restaurant, but they're staffed by Chinese government officials.

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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan

Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan.

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Swedish flag burnt in Jakarta amid Turkey Nato row

Indonesia is the latest country to see anti-Sweden protests, after a Quran burning in Stockholm.

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Richard Sharp: Watchdog head steps back from BBC chair probe

William Shawcross will no longer lead a review of Richard Sharp's appointment owing to past contacts.

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Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged President Biden to use Nichols's death to pursue urgent police reform legislation.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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FA Cup: Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United - Egan's late strike denies Wrexham victory

John Egan's stoppage time goal rescues Sheffield United against non-league Wrexham in a frenetic FA Cup fourth-round tie.

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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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Manchester United 3-1 Reading: Casemiro double helps hosts reach FA Cup fifth round

Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

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Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols.

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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog

The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says.

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Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened.

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Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class

An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

Body-cam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack

A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2020 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.

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Windsurfer relocates to Tenerife due to sewage

British windsurfer Sarah Jackson says she has relocated from the south coast of England to Tenerife for the winter because she was "surfing in sewage everyday".

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Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff? 

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government.

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Cost of living with food allergies becoming 'unbearable'

Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard.

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Ukraine war: Auschwitz anniversary marked without Russia

Moscow accuses Poland of attempting to "rewrite history" after it is not invited to the event.

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Elle Edwards: Man arrested over Christmas Eve pub shooting

The 20-year-old man has been held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and assisting an offender.

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Sikh player in head covering row welcomes FA rule update for refs

Charan Singh Basra, who was sent off in a row over his head covering - says the move is "needed".

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Man smashes vehicle into Colorado police station

The driver has been charged with several offences, including attempted murder.

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Grandma Arrested for Feeding the Homeless Fights Back: 'The Number One Motivation Is My Savior, Jesus Christ'

Norma Thornton's defiant message is clear: she isn't backing down anytime soon. Last year, Bullhead City police arrested the 78-year-old Arizona grandma for feeding the homeless in a public park — a violation of a city ordinance.

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Five Memphis police officers charged over death of Tyre Nichols

The 29-year-old was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later.

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Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre.

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

CA Teen Girl Traumatized by Naked Trans Person in YMCA Shower: 'The Safety of Girls Is on the Chopping Block'

A California teenager is speaking out about a state policy that allows men who identify as women to use public restrooms of their choice. 

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Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage

Tens of thousands of users of Outlook and Teams were affected earlier on Wednesday.

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Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday

A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces.

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Virginia school had three warnings about 6-year-old with gun, says lawyer

Teacher Abigail Zwerner was left with serious injuries after being shot in her classroom.

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CA Mom Sues School District for Secretly Transitioning Her 5th Grade Daughter Under 'Parental Secrecy Policy'

A California mother is suing her local school district alleging school officials withheld information from her about her daughter's decision to change genders. 

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.

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Ukraine war: British pair killed trying 'humanitarian evacuation'

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, the Parry family says.

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Judge Upholds Religious Exemptions for Faith Based Schools in LGBT Fight

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled in favor of faith-based schools, dismissing a lawsuit that would have ended certain religious exemptions that protect traditional marriage and gender values at faith-based institutions. 

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Cody Fisher stab death nightclub loses licence

Birmingham City Council acts after police cite "terrifying risks" at the venue where Cody Fisher died.

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Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export - reports

Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine.

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CO Judge Rules in Disturbing Case of Ex-Social Worker Who Filed False Child Abuse Report for Revenge

An Arapahoe County District Court judge in Colorado has ordered an ex-social worker to pay $3 million in damages to Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky after she filed a false child abuse report against the councilwoman. 

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Classified documents found at Mike Pence's home

Documents have been found at the former US vice-president's home in the latest secret paper discovery.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Atlanta Police Arrest 6 on Charges of Domestic Terrorism After Antifa 'Night of Rage'

Atlanta police arrested six people on charges of domestic terrorism after protests turned violent Saturday night.

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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.

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Monterey Park shooting: Who were the victims?

The 10 people killed in the Monterey Park dance hall shooting were all in their 50s, 60s or 70s.

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Don't Mess with Central Texas: Local Detective Warns Sex Buyers to Stay Away from His Town

Human trafficking is a problem that continues to grow around the world. In the United States, 20 percent of trafficking victims pass through Texas. Here, state legislators recently passed a law making it tougher on criminals and helping the victims stay out of jail. 

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People to be paid again for using less electricity on Tuesday

Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday.

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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.

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Demand Flexibility Service: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity?

A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is being introduced.

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Nadhim Zahawi paid penalty as part of HMRC tax dispute

The Conservative Party chairman is under pressure over his taxes, after saying he made a "careless error".

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Lisa Marie was my icon, my superhero - daughter

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

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Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

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Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

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National Grid puts coal plants on standby to supply electricity

National Grid ESO orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as the UK's cold snap continues.

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Newcastle: St Mary's Cathedral lockdown gathering claims to be reviewed

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency review is being supported by the Archbishop of Liverpool.

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.

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Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals.

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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.

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Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.

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Peru protests: Machu Picchu closed indefinitely and tourists stranded

Thousands of visitors to the tourist site have been stranded as violent protests rock the country.

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Dartmoor protesters march over right to wild camp

Environmental activists, families and scout groups protest against the loss of camping rights.

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Peru protests: Iconic Machu Picchu closed indefinitely

Thousands of visitors to the tourist site have been stranded as violent protests rock the country.

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River Drina: 'Embarrassment' of beauty spot's plastic waste

An activist calls the River Drina waste an "embarrassment" and says it's been like it for 20 years.

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

Alabama man secretly helped pay strangers' prescriptions for years

Every month for 10 years, Hody Childress quietly gave $100 to a local pharmacy to help people in need.

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'I Danced with the Devil': Ex-Abortion Worker Shares How God Saved Her Out of Deep 'Darkness'

Former abortion clinic worker Sarah Eubanks grew up in a Christian household and attended church regularly, but by the time she was 12 years old the Alabama native was well on her way to a road riddled with drug addiction, promiscuity, and a life of dancing "with the devil".

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Elite chefs say kitchen work 'like going to war' - study finds

Michelin star chefs routinely face mental and physical abuse at work, a new study suggests.

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Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics.

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Leeds St James's Hospital: Arrested man had 'suspicious device' - police

Bomb disposal experts and counter terror officers were called to St James's Hospital in Leeds.

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Ukraine war: Germany yet to make decision on sending tanks

Berlin denies it is preventing countries from donating Leopard 2s, but Poland criticises its "hesitation".

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Julian Sands: British actor's car found in California search

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

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Starmer: UK car industry 'needs to be saved'

The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of Britishvolt.

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Beano's Bash Street Kids artist David Sutherland dies

David Sutherland also illustrated Dennis the Menace cartoons during a long career at the comic.

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Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia

A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade.

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Plymouth shootings: 'Not enough staff' to deal with gun licences

Jake Davison had his licence revoked in 2020 but police returned it in 2021 ahead of the shooting in Plymouth.

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Jacinda Ardern: Key moments from the New Zealand PM's time in office

A look back at some memorable moments from Jacinda Ardern's six years as New Zealand prime minister.

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dnipro missile: Son in search of his mother

Roman is unsure if his mother is alive after a Russian missile strike on 14 January on his apartment block in Dnipro.

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'Bombshell Evidence' in Trial for Pro-Lifer Arrested by FBI in Terrifying, Early Morning Home Raid

Mark Houck, a Catholic pro-life father of seven who was arrested by FBI agents in the early morning hours at his Pennsylvania residence last September, will get to tell his side of the story next week in a jury trial. And now his attorneys say they've offered "bombshell evidence" to the court that could change everything.

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Arsenal investigating two incidents of anti-Semitism in north London derby

Arsenal launch an investigation into "two disturbing incidents" of anti-Semitic abuse during their north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said.

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Peterborough doorbell video sees man trying to enter 15 homes

After police appealed for doorbell footage, the attempted burglar was identified and jailed.

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Ukriane: Scene of devastation after Brovary helicopter crash

Ukraine's interior minister and a child were among those killed when a helicopter came down near Kyiv.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Viral Video: Mall Security Guard Tells Man Wearing 'Jesus Saves' T-Shirt 'Take It Off Or Leave'

A man wearing a t-shirt with the words "Jesus Saves" was told by a mall security guard he would have to remove the t-shirt or leave the Mall of America in a video that went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament

Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention.

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Mom Chooses Life on an Abortionist's Table, Finally Meets Her Grateful Son 2 Decades Later and the Tears Flow

In 1993, Melissa Coles was a scared 18-year-old on the doctor's table about to have an abortion. Elsewhere, Susan Scotten was a woman desperate to adopt a baby. Melissa's 11th-hour decision to choose life for her baby set off a chain of amazing events, with ongoing blessings.

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Italian held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all

Pier Antonio Panzeri is an alleged leader of a criminal network suspected of taking bribes from Qatar.

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Italian held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all

Pier Antonio Panzeri is an alleged leader of a criminal network suspected of taking bribes from Qatar.

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University staff join strikes on 1 February

The University and College Union says staff will walk out "alongside fellow trade unions".

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Greta Thunberg detained at German coal protest

Protesters have been trying to stop a coal mine from swallowing up an abandoned village.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

US Supreme Court to Review Case of Christian Postal Carrier Who Refused to Work on Sundays

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that the United States Postal Service ("USPS") is not required to provide religious accommodation allowing a Christian employee to observe the Sunday Sabbath. 

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner Group commander requests Norway asylum

Andrey Medvedev says he fled Wagner after witnessing war crimes while serving in Ukraine.

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Andrew Tate: Brothers' luxury cars are seized by Romanian police

Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest.

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Nurses' strike: New dates as union escalates dispute

Two days of action - on 6 and 7 February - are announced in England and Wales, in the biggest walkout yet.

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Teachers' strikes: When and why are teachers striking?

Teachers in England and Wales are going on strike as Scottish schools face continued action.

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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Fresh snow and ice warnings issued across UK

Snow is expected across the country, with yellow weather warnings in place across all four nations.

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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

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Walker rescued after being swept over Moffat waterfall

The man suffered multiple injuries following the incident at Grey Mare's Tail waterfall, near Moffat.

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five.

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Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five.

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California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm.

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Straw Bear Festival returns to Whittlesey streets after Covid hiatus

The Straw Bear Festival sees a person dressed in straw and Morris troupes dancing in the streets.

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Laura Kuenssberg: Is Keir Starmer a prime minister in waiting?

Labour are ahead in the polls, but leader Keir Starmer has his work cut out, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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SNP members offered two routes to independence

The party says the next UK election will either be a de facto referendum or a mandate for an indyref2 vote in 2026.

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

Superintendent: Official Learned of Weapon Before 6-Year-Old Shot Teacher

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not seize the 9mm handgun he brought to his classroom, the school system's superintendent said.

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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins 'Pinky' and 'Brain' tunnel protest

The activist condemns police as German protesters try to stop a coal mine from swallowing up a village.

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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests

The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lützerath.

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Feeds Poor, Helps Elderly, Cares for Disabled, but State Court Rules Catholic Ministry Not 'Religious'

A Catholic charity in Wisconsin is taking its case to the state supreme court, asking it to declare that the religious charity is indeed a religious organization, citing its mission of feeding the poor, helping the elderly, and caring for the disabled.   

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UK weather: More flood warnings ahead of colder spell

More than 80 flood warnings are in place across the UK, as a cold weather alert is also issued.

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Elvis actor Austin Butler thanks Presley family at Golden Globes

Austin Butler thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley after winning a Golden Globe for playing Elvis.

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Essex mental health deaths review demands legal powers

The chair of a review into 2,000 mental health deaths says it cannot continue without legal support.

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Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare

William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-all book went on sale.

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Off-Duty EMT Saves Pastor's Life at a Wedding: 'But by the Grace of God'

A New Jersey EMT is being honored for going above and beyond the call of duty after saving the life of a pastor while working her side job at a wedding. 

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A&E nurse: Most challenging I've seen in 30 years

Senior sister Susan Beswick is struggling to keep patients safe, as demand soars at Royal Bolton Hospital.

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Nigeria police made to scrap sacking of unmarried pregnant officers

The case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant.

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

World's richest man promotes daughter to head Dior

Bernard Arnault made his fortunes as chief executive of French fashion giant, LVMH.

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Why did FAA ground flights across the US?

The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Air Missions or Notam.

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Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?

The Conservative MP has been suspended after a tweet comparing Covid vaccine side effects to the Holocaust.

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Ukraine war: Sergei Surovikin removed as commander of Ukraine invasion force

The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses.

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Afghanistan: Deadly suicide bombing outside foreign ministry

Police said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban official put the toll as high as 20.

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Naomi Osaka: Four-time Grand Slam champion announces pregnancy

Former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka announces she is pregnant.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots.

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Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots.

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Brecon Beacons: Tributes to couple who died at waterfalls

Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52, from Kent, were visiting Ystradfellte while on holiday.

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Soledar: Video shows fighting and tank fire in pounded Ukraine salt mine town

Reuters obtained footage showing the past few days in the town, which Russia looks set to capture

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Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws

Unions say the plans for minimum service levels are "undemocratic and unworkable".

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

NFL player Hamlin leaves hospital a week after collapse

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin leaves hospital a week after suffering cardiac arrest while playing in an NFL game at the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Where is Bolsonaro? In Florida hospital, his wife says

The former president is under observation with abdominal pain, his wife Michelle wrote on Instagram.

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Scottish hospitals are almost full, says Nicola Sturgeon

The first minister warns of "exceptional and severe" pressure on Scotland's health services.

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Ozone layer may be restored in decades, UN report says

A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.

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Video Shows Migrants Being Arrested Outside El Paso Church Shelter Before Biden Visit

President Joe Biden encountered no migrants during his highly controlled, four-hour visit to El Paso, Texas on Sunday, according to several media outlets. Before the president's visit, there had been reports of large numbers of migrants sleeping in city streets. According to a new report, one large group of migrants who had been sleeping outside next to a shelter and a bus station were rounded up and arrested prior to Biden's visit.

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Energy bill support for firms to be reduced from April

The government says the current level of support for firms was "unsustainably expensive".

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Video shows Brazil Supreme Court mass break-in

Dozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside.

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Prince Harry questions official version of Princess Diana's death

In an interview with ITV, Harry said many things about his mother's death were "unexplained".

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FA Cup highlights: Aston Villa 1-2 Stevenage

Watch highlights as League Two Stevenage produce an incredible late comeback to stun Premier League Aston Villa and reach the FA Cup fourth round.

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Damar Hamlin: Buffalo Bills make stirring pre-match display in support of safety

The Buffalo Bills make an emotional show of support for Damar Hamlin in their first NFL game since the safety suffered a cardiac arrest on the field.

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FA Cup: Dean Campbell scores the winning goal as Stevenage shock Aston Villa

Stevenage's Dean Campbell scores a late winning goal as the League Two side stun Premier League Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

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FA Cup highlights: Manchester City 4-0 Chelsea

Watch highlights as Manchester City cruise into the FA Cup fourth round with a routine victory over a poor Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sides forced to settle for replay after Anfield draw

Liverpool and Wolves are forced to settle for an FA Cup third-round replay after a thrilling encounter finishes level at Anfield.

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Prince Harry says he cried once after Diana death

In a new clip, he also speaks about how difficult it was to meet the public after his mother died.

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Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Newcastle United: Josh Windass double gives League One side win

League One side Sheffield Wednesday pull off a FA Cup shock as they knock out Premier League Newcastle United.

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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

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Brentford 0-1 West Ham United: Said Benrahma's strike sees Hammers through

Said Benrahma's goal helps West Ham into the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of his former side Brentford.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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Saturday, January 7, 2023

Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside US drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued.

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'A Win for Reality': Federal Court Upholds West Virginia's 'Save Women's Sports Act'

A U.S. District Court has upheld a West Virginia state law that protects female athletes by prohibiting biological males from playing on girl's teams.

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Romeo Beckham joins Brentford B on loan from Inter Miami II

Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain David, joins Brentford's B team on loan from Inter Miami II until the end of the season.

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McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages

It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctions against Russia.

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Afghan refugee murdered in row over girl, court told

Harzat Wali, 18, was stabbed in Twickenham in October 2021. A youth, 17, is on trial for murder.

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Márcio Freire: 'Mad Dogs' legendary surfer killed in Portugal's giant waves

The big-wave Brazilian pioneer fell while surfing giant waves off Nazaré in central Portugal.

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Jerusalem Christian cemetery attack: Two teenagers arrested

Headstones were toppled and smashed at the historic cemetery in an "act of intentional vandalism".

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Friday, January 6, 2023

US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees

The vaccine targets a disease known to weaken colonies by attacking bee larvae.

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Voting with Their Feet: Americans Fled Blue States in Droves in 2022, Landing in These Popular Red States

The exodus from progressive-led states to states with lower taxes, more affordable housing, and higher standards of living continued through 2022, according to an annual report.

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WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts

Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online.

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Damar Hamlin Opens Eyes, Shows 'Remarkable Improvement' After Powerful Unity of Prayer and Believing God

It is an answer to prayer for millions of people. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has opened his eyes and has been holding hands with family in the hospital, according to his agent. 

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President Biden's message to migrants attempting to cross US border

President Biden warns migrants as he announces a new plan to tackle the border crisis.

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Harry makes series of sensational claims in new memoir

Harry claims William physically attacked him, and says he urged his father not to marry Camilla.

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El Chapo's son, Ovidio Guzmán-López, reportedly arrested amid violence in Sinaloa

Ovidio Guzmán-López is thought to be a high-ranking member of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel.

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

German new year riots prompt calls for firework ban

The mayor of Berlin plans a youth violence summit after police and firefighters come under attack.

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'Twitter Files' Show Social Site Suspended 250K Accounts on Behalf of US Gov't

Newly released internal Twitter documents confirm that U.S. government agencies used the social media giant to do its dirty work and suspend nearly 250,000 accounts on its behalf because they simply "didn't like them."

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Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack.

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What does the US Speaker of the House do?

Republican Kevin McCarthy is seeking to become Speaker, one of the most powerful roles in US politics.

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Pope Benedict had 'undeniable' presence on Francis, says archbishop

Pope Francis has been working in his predecessor's shadow, says the Vatican's most senior British official.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted.

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'Team Damar': God, Faith, and Prayer Become the Focus After Hamlin's Heart Attack on the Field

Seconds after Damar Hamlin collapsed from cardiac arrest Monday night, the field fell silent. Moments later, his teammates gathered together to pray for his recovery, and millions around the world flooded social media asking God to intervene. 

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NFL star Damar Hamlin's family breaks silence after his collapse

The American football player remains in critical condition after collapsing on the field during a game.

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Aled Davies: Son of missing ex-BBC editor appeals for CCTV

Aled Davies went missing on New Year's Eve and was last seen in Pontcanna, Cardiff.

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China Covid: Beijing criticises 'political' rules for its tourists

As China opens its borders, countries around the world have announced testing for arrivals.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack

Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new year celebrations.

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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Clues Point to Islamic Terrorism in New Year's Eve Machete Spree Near Times Square

Authorities in New York City are investigating whether a man who attacked three police officers with a machete at a New Year's Eve celebration was inspired by radical Islamic beliefs.

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Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure.

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Surfer creates island eco-haven with ancient knowhow

How the purchase of a plot of land on Panama's coast set a surfer on a journey towards reforestation.

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The Papers: NHS crisis '500 deaths a week' and PM's 'headache'

Warnings about the risk caused by NHS delays leads the front pages this Bank Holiday Monday.

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Armchair shark detectives needed for Welsh project

Volunteers are needed to help identify sharks, skates and rays as part of a conservation project.

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Warnings for ice and travel disruption in Scotland

An ice alert is in force for the whole of Scotland and train services face a week of cancellations.

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Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the case against Serbia's ex-leader Milosevic.

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Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets.

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-4 Arsenal: Gunners extend lead to seven points

Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League despite a second-half wobble at Brighton.

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The Big Eurovision Party: Rylan to bring in 2023 with song contest stars

Memorable acts from the song contest's history performed at a special concert in The Netherlands.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky tells Russians - Putin is destroying you

Ukraine's president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted.

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Trump v The Central Bank

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