TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent ByteDance tells US: The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies: Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.
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Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages: Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Harvey Weinstein: Ashley Judd leads backlash against quashed rape conviction: The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for ...
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
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Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation: Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
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Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
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Xi meets Blinken as China warns US against crossing 'red lines' - BBC News
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Question Time: Did Chris Philp confuse Rwanda and Congo?: The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.
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The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines: Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this ...
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British man tests first personalised melanoma vaccine: Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.
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Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings: A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.
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Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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Scott Morrison: Australian ex-PM reveals he had anxiety struggle while in office: Scott Morrison says he sought medication while in office to prevent suffering ...
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US economic growth slows but inflation grows: The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.
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Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
- The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.
- Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.
- Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.
- The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry: Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
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What's behind a dramatic fall in Indian families' savings: Indians, traditionally known as avid savers, are now stashing away less money and borrowing more.
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Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change: But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.
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Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond shoots down missile fired by Houthis in Yemen: The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper ...
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Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell': The pop group look back on 40 years of chart success, and discuss their 15th album, Nonetheless.
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US Supreme Court divided on whether Trump can be prosecuted: At a hearing, the justices also revealed they believe their ruling could shape US democracy's future ...
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Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say: A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.
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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
What do we know about UK's largest bronze age find at Must Farm : An exhibition showcasing many of its finds is opening in Peterborough, close to where it was ...
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Trump hush-money trial testimony centres on 'the boss': Former magazine publisher David Pecker detailed how he helped bury stories for Trump ...
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Tanzania floods and landslides kill more than 150 - PM Kassim Majaliwa: The prime minister warns that El Niño-triggered heavy rains are likely to continue into ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
Arsenic-laced books removed from National Library of France: The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.
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Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW: Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them ...
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...
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Orpheus Pledger: Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt: The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault ...
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Arizona takes major step toward repealing near-total abortion ban from 1864: It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Moulin Rouge: Sails fall off Paris's famous cabaret club overnight: The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Spanish prosecutors ask judge to scrap case against Pedro Sánchez's wife: Pedro Sánchez is deciding whether to resign after a case against his wife by an ...
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Four injured as runaway military horses bolt through central London: The horses, one bleeding heavily, caused chaos in central London as they collided with ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
UK businesses to suffer if TikTok banned in the US: UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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Watch: 'We'll just have to pay' - mixed reaction to Venice tourist fee trial
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🇵🇭 "Filipino culture is very rich. We want it to keep on living." Alamat is a boy band with a mission to showcase Filipino culture through music ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct67q0
Where are the Gaza protests at US universities?: Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.
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South Korea: World Scout Jamboree disaster blamed on government: An independent report says authorities failed to deliver a safe event for thousands of children.
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Big Daddy dune: Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari: Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death, says lawyer : Musician Toomaj Salehi had backed anti-government nationwide protests in 2022.
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
French air traffic control strike impacts some Dublin flights : Proposed strike action by French air traffic control workers on Thursday leads to travel ...
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Life after TikTok: Why ban would be buzz kill for viral beekeeper: A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could ...
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Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director: John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
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Tensions flare as Tennessee passes bill allowing teachers to carry guns: Protesters chanted "blood on your hands" at lawmakers who supported the bill.
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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space: The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
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Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria: A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Adrian Newey: Red Bull design chief to leave over Christian Horner allegations: Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the ...
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Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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Europe at risk of dying faces big decisions - Macron: The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to ask fast to survive in a changing world.
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Anzac Day marked in Portsmouth on last surviving Gallipoli ship: The service took place on HMS M.33, which is in dry dock at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with Sacha Baron Cohen text redacted: Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted ...
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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson's Memoir Published in UK with Redacted Passages
- The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson's memoir will be published with redacted passages concerning her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen.
- HarperCollins mentioned that they have blacked out part of a page in the UK edition along with other small sections for legal reasons.
- Rebel Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, is set to be released in the UK this week following its earlier release in the US.
- Baron Cohen's representatives rejected the allegations of bad behavior on set and applauded the removal of Wilson's defamatory claims from the UK edition of the book.
US jails Chinese student for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate: He threatened to "chop off" the hands of a Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on ...
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There's Still Tomorrow: The film which beat Barbie at the box office in Italy: Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's ...
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Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook joins Rishi Sunak on run around London: The pair met inside No 10 Downing Street before jogging through Horse Guards Parade.
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Men's T20 World Cup: Australian cricket pitches shipped to USA: How some of the pitches being used at the men's T20 World Cup have been grown in Australia and ...
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US Supreme Court to decide if Trump has immunity in election interference case: The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine ...
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Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
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Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Russian oil facility: A huge fire has broken out at a Russian oil refinery following reports of overnight drone attacks.
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Gaza hostage's parents urge him to 'stay strong' after new video
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
One more arrest over Channel small boat deaths: The UK's National Crime Agency says it has arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese citizen on Wednesday.
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Surgery for Indian woman who inhaled nose pin: A doctor who removed the pin from Varsha Sahu's lung last month described it as an "extremely rare" case.
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Bangladesh: Extreme heat kicks 33 million children out of schools: Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.
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Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk says Arne Slot could be suited to replacing Jurgen Klopp
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals: Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa ...
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Matthew Flinders: Navy funeral plan for explorer who named Australia: Matthew Flinders, who named Australia, is due to be buried in Lincolnshire this summer.
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Former lifeboat becomes Somerset glamping 'yellow submarine': Found adrift in the Atlantic after a pirate attack, it cost £10k to convert into accommodation.
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Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
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Beatles museum exhibits George Harrison's Japanese tea set: The Beatle bought the tea service when he was stuck in a Japanese hotel at the peak of Beatlemania
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Imjin River: Gloucestershire soldiers' remains identified: The remains of two soldiers who died at the Battle of Imjin River have been identified.
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Gaza hostage's parents urge him to 'stay strong' after new video
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Three injured soldiers in non-life threatening condition and horses that bolted through central London receiving vet care, Army says www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-london-68888725
UK weather: When is it going to get warmer?: With the week ahead looking chilly for all of us, when can we expect a turn to something more spring-like?
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Flooding in Kenyan capital city Nairobi has "escalated to extreme levels" and local authorities are "clearly overwhelmed" ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68652286
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
BBC presenter Zoe Ball has announced the death of her mum following her cancer diagnosis. Read more: www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68887559
Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...
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Google accused of making it harder to search for rival: In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
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Ukraine warzone items in artist Yuliia Holovatiuk-Ungureanu's show: Artist and refugee Yuliia Holovatiuk-Ungureanu says the display is “my way of serving my ...
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