Wednesday, 31 August 2022

John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision

Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.

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Man City 6-0 Forest: Haaland scores another hat-trick in easy victory

Erling Haaland made it six goals in two Premier League games as Manchester City strolled to victory over Nottingham Forest.

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EU Russia: Bloc toughens visa regime but no ban

The bloc remains divided on whether to issue a total ban on entry for Russian travellers.

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Child assaults: ‘If the police won’t do their job, we’ll do it for them’

Mums - whose children have been attacked by teenagers - are on patrol saying police are not doing enough.

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Ars Nova Introduces a Name Your Price Ticketing Model


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Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Himars missiles and anti-radiation pills: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine says US weaponry is changing the course of the war, but fears grow of a possible nuclear disaster.

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Why Anthony Fauci’s Covid Legacy Is a Failure


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Scottish Conservative councillor charged over romance fraud

Andrew Polson, who led East Dunbartonshire council, was suspended by the Scottish Conservative Party in June.

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Monday, 29 August 2022

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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Sunday, 28 August 2022

Clashes Between Rival Militias in Libya Kill at Least 32


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Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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Be less squeamish about drinking 'sewage water', says expert

Drinking reprocessed water is "perfectly safe and healthy", the Environment Agency chief tells public.

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'No limits' for relentless Celtic in Dundee Utd rout

Manager Ange Postecoglou says his Celtic team "keep going all the time" after thumping Dundee United 9-0 in the Scottish Premiership

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Saturday, 27 August 2022

Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Wave of strikes' and Truss 'mulls 5% VAT cut'

Union plans for coordinated industrial action and proposals for a 'nuclear' reduction in VAT lead the papers.

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Friday, 26 August 2022

US Open: Emma Raducanu ready for New York despite 'weird day'

Emma Raducanu plays down an uncomfortable practice session in New York, saying she just had "one of those weird days" before she begins her US Open title defence.

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Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke

Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections.

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Ellen White suffered punctured lung during acupuncture

England striker Ellen White says a punctured lung she suffered last year while receiving acupuncture treatment accelerated her retirement.

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A Spicy Tomato Pasta for All Seasons


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Thursday, 25 August 2022

Trump: Judge orders release of redacted search court papers

A redacted version of the affidavit used to justify the Mar-a-Lago investigation will be released on Friday.

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Five injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Harrow

Medics say they do not believe the injuries are life-threatening or life-changing.

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Health secretary challenged on ambulance delays

A woman approached the health secretary during an interview, accusing him of doing nothing about ambulance delays.

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Europe’s Elite Learn Their Champions League Opponents


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Wednesday, 24 August 2022

The American West’s Haunting, Smoke-Filled Future


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Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig

Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border.

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NHS and care homes in England to pause routine Covid testing

Most hospital patients and care home residents will no longer be tested unless they fall sick.

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British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo

British-Belgian teen flew through sandstorms and spent the night on an uninhabited island to break record.

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Tuesday, 23 August 2022

The Hundred: Moeen six leads to brilliant crowd catch

Moeen Ali's huge six goes for a brilliant crowd catch during The Hundred match between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval.

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What Are Your ‘Non-Negotiables?’


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Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel

Photographer Yousuf Karsh famously plucked a cigar from Churchill's mouth to capture the famous image.

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The Hundred: Alice Capsey stars for Oval Invincibles against Birmingham Phoenix

A fine all-round display from Alice Capsey, featuring three wickets for 20 runs and 20 off 18 balls with the bat, leads Oval Invincibles to victory over Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval.

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Monday, 22 August 2022

Who's going on strike, and when?

Thousands of workers across different industries are planning to go on strike - so what will the effect be?

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How Is Monkeypox Affecting You?


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Hungary's weather chief sacked over wrong forecast

A mistaken forecast saw the postponement of a huge fireworks display planned to celebrate a national day.

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Manchester United: Fans hold protest march to Old Trafford before Liverpool game

Thousands of Manchester United fans march to Old Trafford before Monday night's game against Liverpool in protest of the club's ownership.

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Edinburgh bin strike: Residents told to keep rubbish inside

As rubbish piles up on day five of a 12-day strike, Edinburgh residents are asked not to put waste out.

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Student Fatally Shot by Woman He Stopped to Help


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Mike Pence Is Spineless


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European Championships Munich 2022: GB win relay gold after Jake Wightman takes silver

Great Britain win men's 4x100m gold at the European Championships after 1500m world champion Jake Wightman wins 800m silver.

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Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.


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Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced.

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Saturday, 20 August 2022

Bus and truck ram rescuers in separate Turkish crashes

In the two fatal incidents in Turkey, emergency crews are hit while attending to earlier crashes.

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With Trump, Merrick Garland Can’t Afford to Miss


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Cost of living: Help is coming, says Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng, a key ally of Liz Truss, says there will be options to deal with rising prices.

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Friday, 19 August 2022

Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?

After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right?

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Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?

After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right?

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Sweden: Man dies in shooting at Malmo shopping centre

It comes as Sweden gears up for an election in which gun violence is at the top of voters' concerns.

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Mobility scooter death: Family's shock at 'horrendous' stabbing

Thomas O'Halloran, 87, was stabbed to death while riding a mobility scooter in west London.

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Thursday, 18 August 2022

Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women, jury told

A woman tells a court footballer Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women after he raped her.

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‘Beast’ Review: More Bore Than Roar


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Home Sales Dropped in July, the Sixth Month in a Row


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Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal

A complaint was filed to the Vatican last year alleging misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

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Robert Kaweesi: Father missing after trying to save son in River Nile

Newly-wed Robert Kaweesi, from Birmingham, has been missing in Uganda since Wednesday.

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Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Dover: Boy died in fall off White Cliffs on 12th birthday, inquest told

A coroner in Maidstone rules Mati Urb's death on a family holiday to the Kent coast was an accident.

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TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads.

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Whitfield Tabernacle: 1930s time capsule discovered during restoration

The container was found at the Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in South Gloucestershire.

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Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Heat Returns to the Pacific Northwest


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Polio vaccine in Pakistan: Two policemen guarding vaccinators shot dead

Gunmen kill police guarding a vaccination team in the latest local incident of anti-vaccine violence.

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Today in On Tech: The quantify-everything economy.


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Boomers Are All the Rage


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Monday, 15 August 2022

European Championships Munich 2022: Great Britain's Eilish McColgan claims 10,000m silver

Great Britain's Eilish McColgan claims silver in the women's 10,000m at the European Championships as Turkey's Yasemin Can wins in Munich.

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Upending Expectations for Indigenous Music, Noisily


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