World News: April 2019

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

BREXIT LIVE: Tony Blair’s SCATHING attack on ‘IGNORANT’ Brexiteers ‘they DON’T care!’

TONY Blair has launched a blistering attack on “ignorant” Brexiteers who “don’t care” about the “strain” Brexit will put on the UK.

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The ‘Dumb Choice’ That James Harden, Stephen Curry and the Rest of the N.B.A. Increasingly Avoid: The 2-Point Shot

By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2PAFlSJ

State of the Nation report: Social mobility in UK 'virtually stagnant'

Inequality will remain entrenched in the UK "from birth to work" unless ministers act, a report warns.

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Christchurch bomb alert: New Zealand police swarm property and residents evacuated

ANTI-TERROR police have swooped on a house in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 50 people were killed in attacks by a lone gunman on two mosques in March, amid reports of suspicious items at the property.

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The Queen pays Meghan Markle a SURPRISE visit to advise her ahead of royal baby's birth

THE Queen has visited Meghan Markle in Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, ahead of the royal birth.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry baby name REVEALED by official Royal Family website error?

MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry have insisted they have not chosen a name for their baby, but a clue on the Royal Family’s own website hints to the contrary.

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NASA asteroid WARNING: Major impact expected says agency boss - 'this is NOT a movie'

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has warned people to expect a major asteroid impact in their lifetime.

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Duterte issues ANOTHER threat to Trudeau as he vows to DUMP rubbish on Canada's beaches

PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to dump hundreds of tons of rubbish onto Canada’s ‘beautiful beaches’.

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May MELTDOWN: First Tory leader in 185 years to face grassroots HUMILIATION on this scale

THERESA MAY’s failure to seal a deal over Brexit has caused Tory grassroots to push for an emergency meeting to oust her.

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Revealed: Failing Labour councils WORST for recycling while Tories lead green revolution

EXCLUSIVE: EIGHT out of the UK’s top 10 best performing local authorities for recycling household rubbish are Conservative-led councils, new analysis reveals today.

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Brexit Britain attracts BILLIONS from businesses as UK tops Europe for foreign investment

BRITAIN attracted more business investment from overseas last year than any other country in Europe, new figures revealed last night.

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Moment Sadiq Khan tells Extinction Rebellion group he is their 'ally' against Government

FOOTAGE of a meeting between Sadiq Khan and representative of the Extinction Rebellion group revealed the London Mayor told protesters he considers them his "allies" against the Government.

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Local Elections 2019: Will you vote in this week’s election? Express.co.uk exclusive poll

VOTERS will head to polling stations across England and Northern Ireland for local elections this Thursday.

from Daily Express :: News Feed http://bit.ly/2GGa2Sk

Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UOtbX2

New York City’s Quirkiest Bus: 1 Bridge, 3 Stops

By WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2ZTw5Oi

Movie Theaters

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2UO7Ltj

Tesla Looks to Regain Its Luster in Solar Energy by Slashing Prices

By IVAN PENN and PETER EAVIS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ZTw78S

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Tops the List of Hedge Fund Manager Compensation

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Wf3Ln0

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Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation

04/29/19 2:26 PM

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'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51, family announces

04/29/19 1:38 PM

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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty in federal wire, bank fraud case; trial to begin on June 25

04/29/19 10:34 AM

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First images emerge of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in five years, intelligence group says

04/29/19 9:30 AM

Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication

Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years.

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'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media.

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IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk

Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.

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'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".

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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.

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San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.

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US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'

The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB

Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfDjtM

'Russian spy whale'

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.

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How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr

Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcXFTf

UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc

Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ

North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm

Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw

Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings

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India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry hearings to begin

A public inquiry starts to hear evidence as families call for "justice" for people affected.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication

Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

Anti-social behaviour 'nightmare' ignored, says report

Victims' commissioner says authorities are downplaying the harm caused by crimes such as vandalism.

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'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

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Rod Rosenstein: US deputy attorney general quits

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years.

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Cambridge investigates its slavery links

The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade.

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Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said.

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Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.

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Labour to discuss 'confirmatory ballot' for Brexit

The party's governing body will decide whether to back a confirmatory ballot in the EU elections.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PDXkr7

IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk

John Singleton: Boyz N The Hood director dies aged 51

The Oscar-nominated African-American director dies at 51, after his family remove him from life support.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PEPWfd

'Russian spy whale'

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage".

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Newspaper headlines: Cambridge slavery probe and backlash over rape victim phone demand

Stories about victims of crime, including rape, feature on Tuesday's front pages.

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News Daily: NHS blood infection inquiry, and Japanese abdication

Your morning briefing for 30 April 2019.

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Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces.

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Glimpsing a world beyond human extinction

Writer and explorer Robert MacFarlane explores the "underland" beneath our feet.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DFnQMd

Esperanza Spalding: A jazz singer looking to inspire a generation

Award-winning jazz singer Esperanza Spalding is working to bring the arts to some of the nation's toughest schools.

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The Dorset family who are living plastic-free

The Fynes family decided to go plastic-free after seeing ducks eating rubbish at a picnic site.

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A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports.

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Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience to improve mental health

Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health.

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Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk

Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P