Tuesday, 28 February 2023
China Moves to Erase the Vestiges of ‘Zero Covid’ to Deter Dissent
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Nigeria's ruling party candidate leads presidential election
The ruling party's candidate has 44% of tallied votes, but the opposition says counting is flawed.
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‘Create, Share, Unite’: A French Choreographer’s Vision
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Woman single-handedly takes on BA over vouchers and wins
Jennie Barber represents herself in court and cites law from 1943 to win refunds for flights.
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Monday, 27 February 2023
Russians around the world find ways to protest Putin’s war.
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Settlers rampage in West Bank villages after Israelis killed
Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead.
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Why Election Denialism Might Cost Fox News $1.6 Billion
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Italy migrant boat shipwreck: More than 100 people feared dead
At least 62 migrants have died, including children, and many others are missing after the boat sank in rough seas.
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G.O.P. Donors in New York Await a Parade of Presidential Hopefuls
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Sunday, 26 February 2023
Los mejores restaurantes deberían ser los que tienen buenas culturas de trabajo
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Qué es el ‘egoísmo sabio’ y por qué hace bien
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Italy shipwreck: Dozens of migrants killed in Calabria shipwreck
A boat reportedly carrying 100 people broke apart while trying to land at a seaside resort.
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Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld
A senior lawyer is investigating eight complaints of bullying against the deputy prime minister.
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Quotation of the Day: In California Town, Floods Destroy Farmworkers’ Hard-Won Idyll
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The asylum patients being given their stories back
Volunteers are uncovering the lives of former patients of the Somerset and Bath Pauper Lunatic Asylum.
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Saturday, 25 February 2023
Stafford MP deselected one week after maternity leave return
Conservative Theo Clarke says she received abuse after announcing her plans to take time off.
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A couple signed up to help the war effort, and died in combat they never expected to see.
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The war deepens a divide among G20 nations at their gathering in India.
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Thor the walrus spotted in Iceland after leaving UK
The mammal previously drew crowds off the coasts of Hampshire, North Yorkshire and Northumberland.
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Friday, 24 February 2023
Family launches legal action over mother's death in Tenerife crash
Michelle Exton's daughter says the family wants to get her mother the justice she deserves.
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Germany’s Scholz highlights how his country has changed since the war started.
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Merseyside pupils 'humiliated' by school skirt-length inspections
Students protest over how Rainford High School inspections are implemented, with some left in tears.
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The Fury-Paul Fight: YouTube Boxing Meets Saudi Money
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Nominations to close in SNP leadership race
Three MSPs - Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan - are expected to be confirmed as the contenders.
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Thursday, 23 February 2023
Omagh police shooting: Who is PSNI detective John Caldwell?
Det Ch Insp John Caldwell is one of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's best-known detectives.
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Vocabulary in Context: Snarl, You’re on Candid Camera
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F1 Academy: Is Formula 1 finally taking women seriously?
Two teenage female drivers say they hope the new F1 Academy will break down barriers in the sport.
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‘Star Trek: Picard,’ Season 3, Episode 2: Another Next Generation
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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas users risk spine damage, say doctors
Medics at a London hospital are seeing so many risky cases they have drawn up treatment guidelines.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Teacher stabbed to death by pupil in France: reports
A teacher has been fatally stabbed in a school in south-west France, local media reports.
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U.K. Court Upholds Ruling Stripping Shamima Begum’s Citizenship
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour
A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring".
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Fight or Make Nice? Two Books Consider How to Listen and Be Heard.
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How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on
As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them.
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Millions Across U.S. Brace for Coast-to-Coast Winter Storm
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Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels
The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions.
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A Poet Whose Tone Was Personal and Whose Vision Was Vast
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An Extraordinary Memoir of a Black American Boyhood
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SNP leadership: Will faith turn the tide for Scottish independence?
Scotland Editor James Cook sits down with SNP leadership frontrunners, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes.
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Monday, 20 February 2023
Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as next SNP leader?
Ms Sturgeon refused to back anyone as a successor, insisting there was a wealth of talent within the SNP.
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Emma Bridgewater coronation ware sees history continue
Work is under way at the Emma Bridgewater factory to create commemorative plates, mugs and teapots.
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Thorpeness House in the Clouds marks its centenary
Once described as a "monstrous pigeoncote", it is now one of Suffolk's most famous buildings.
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When Do Creepy Facebook Messages Cross a Constitutional Line?
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Damson Idris Was Raised on ‘Def Comedy Jam’ and Bagel King
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New Zealand v England: Joe Root says first-Test innings gave him 'kick up the backside'
Joe Root says his second-innings half-century in England's first-Test defeat of New Zealand has given him a "kick up the backside".
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Sunday, 19 February 2023
Aberhosan: Farmer dies and son seriously injured in accident
Residents are described as being in shock, with a concert cancelled as a mark of respect.
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Jeff Koons: Visitor breaks iconic balloon dog sculpture in Miami
The iconic Balloon Dog was knocked to the ground by an art collector in Miami.
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Zelensky Welcomes Pledges to Hold Russia Accountable for Crimes
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Hugh Jackman wants to score winner versus Wrexham
The Hollywood actor says he wants to "stick it" to Ryan Reynolds by scoring the winning goal.
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Was This Washington Portrait Really by Charles Peale? Experts Took a Look
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Saturday, 18 February 2023
Rethinking the “Digital Detox”
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Kamala Harris says Moscow committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
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N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation
Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills.
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Nicola Bulley search: Former police boss says criticism is unfair
A former police boss defends Lancashire Police's investigation into her disappearance.
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China’s Balloons Draw Attention to an Overlooked Canada-U.S. Partnership
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Can My Neighbor Point a Video Doorbell at My Apartment Door?
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Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks
Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
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Friday, 17 February 2023
Widow wins right to share of husband's £1m-plus estate
The Hight Court heard Karnail Singh left nothing to Harbans Kaur, his wife of 66 years.
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Aaron Ramsdale: Man admits assault on Arsenal goalkeeper
Joseph Watts pleads guilty to attacking Aaron Ramsdale following last month's north London derby.
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How Involved Are Your Parents in Your Life?
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Thursday, 16 February 2023
Divided Views of Sturgeon Among Scots Reflect Wider Political Schism
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Aldi to recruit 6,000 new staff across the UK
The discount retailer is continuing its expansion plans after a strong Christmas sales period.
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Banksy Margate Valentine's Day artwork piece removed again
A broken freezer is removed by a gallery to "ensure the integrity" of the artwork in Margate.
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The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry
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Ohio train derailment: Rail firm pulls out of meeting with residents
East Palestine residents left without answers after train company cites security concerns.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023
The U.N. asks for $5.6 billion more in aid to address the devastation to Ukrainian civilians.
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Who is Nicola Sturgeon? - from teenage campaigner to Scotland's first minister
Scotland's first minister has been an SNP stalwart since she was a teenager.
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Sturgeon says she will remain in her role until a successor is in place.
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Ricky Reel: Met Police to re-examine student's death
The Met Police said the inquiry into Ricky Reel's death would "explore every possible avenue".
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What Video Games Would You Like to See Adapted for Film or TV?
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Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares national state of emergency
A national state of emergency is declared after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island.
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The mass shooting places Michigan State back in an uncomfortable national spotlight.
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Could new Brit School balance the UK music scene?
Nia Archives and Bad Boy Chiller Crew react to plans for a Bradford version of the famous school.
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A Performance Artist Pushes the Boundaries of Drag
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Monday, 13 February 2023
Brianna's death has left massive hole, says family
Brianna Ghey, 16, who was stabbed to death in a park is described as "fearless and one of a kind".
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China’s Top Airship Scientist Said He Sent One Over North America in 2019
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Hollywood weight loss jab to be sold by Boots chemist
The once-a-week injection called Wegovy, said to be used by some celebrities, blunts appetite.
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A Hunger Strike Makes Headlines Before Milan Fashion Week Begins
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Eoin Morgan: Ex-England captain retires from cricket aged 36
Eoin Morgan, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2019, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket.
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Sunday, 12 February 2023
The Week in Business: Microsoft’s Big Bet on A.I.
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Asylum protests: Teen charged over Knowsley disorder
He is accused of beating an emergency worker after disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.
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Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war
Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate".
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Wagner Fighters Claim to Capture Village Outside Bakhmut
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Nathan Jones: Southampton sack manager after just three months in charge
Southampton sack manager Nathan Jones after just three months in charge with the club bottom of the Premier League.
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Childbirth Is Deadlier for Black Families Even When They’re Rich, Expansive Study Finds
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Saturday, 11 February 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods
Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.
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Repeat Election in Berlin Speaks to the ‘Chaos’ Many Residents Feel
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Can Money Buy Love? Romance Scammers Want You to Believe It.
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Why the search for Nicola Bulley moved to road and sea
Reporter Nick Garnett looks at where the missing mother-of-two was last seen, and where she could have gone.
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A Writer’s Lament: The Better You Write, the More You Will Fail
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Friday, 10 February 2023
Romania says a Russian missile didn’t enter its airspace, countering a Ukrainian claim.
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