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Senegal election result: Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become Africa's youngest president
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What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?: "Dirty" fuel and a bridge designed for ships from another era may have factored into the collapse.
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Two more abusers at J-pop predator's company: The two individuals involved in sex abuse at Johnny Kitagawa's agency are still alive, BBC is told.
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Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82, says family
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
US lottery player wins $1.1bn Mega Millions jackpot: The lucky winner is poised to take home the fifth largest jackpot in the lottery's history.
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Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Dogs can associate words with objects, study finds: Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans ...
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Polar ice is melting and changing Earth’s rotation. It’s messing with time itself
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Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
Sir Russell takes a rough ride on an ocean of obstacles: Opinion: The SailGP boss is dogged by extremes and red tape but overlooks how caring for dolphins aligns ...
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Ecuador's youngest mayor Brigitte García shot dead: Brigitte García, 27, is the latest politician to be killed amid ongoing gang violence.
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Twisted magnetic field observed around Milky Way's central black hole: Astronomers on Wednesday announced that they have detected a strong and organized magnetic ...
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Top UN court orders Israel to allow food and medical aid into Gaza: The Hague court says Gaza is "no longer facing only a risk of famine" but that "famine is ...
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LIVE: India celebrates the festival of Holi: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
- Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.
- The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.
- Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.
- Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
Two guilty of murdering footballer Cody Fisher in Crane nightclub stabbing: The 23-year-old was murdered on the dance floor in front of thousands of people on ...
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LIVE: Worshippers take part in evening Taraweeh prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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Jasmin Paris first woman to complete gruelling Barkley Marathons race: Jasmin Paris from Midlothian made history by finishing the gruelling 100-mile Barkley ...
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Quick Glance: Jasmin Paris Wins Barkley Marathon
- Jasmin Paris became the first woman to complete the extreme Barkley Marathons, which requires runners to navigate 100 miles of rugged terrain in Tennessee in under 60 hours.
- Paris finished the race with one minute and 39 seconds to spare, making her one of only 20 people to complete the Barkley since it was extended to 100 miles in 1989.
- The final minutes of the race were intense, and Paris collapsed exhausted in front of a yellow gate marking the start and finish of the event.
- With cuts and scratches on her legs, Paris reached the race's end, giving it her all to get there before collapsing in exhaustion.
Amazon fined $7.8 mln by Polish consumer watchdog: Amazon has been fined 31 million zlotys ($7.8 million) in Poland for misleading customers about product ...
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Quick Glance: Amazon Faces Heavy Fine in Poland and Scrutiny Over Delivery Practices
- Poland's consumer watchdog, UOKiK, imposed a $7.8 million (31 million zlotys) fine on Amazon for allegedly misleading customers about product availability and delivery dates.
- Since September 2021, Amazon's sales practices have been under scrutiny following complaints from shoppers. The authority found potential deception in sales contract conclusions and the use of deceptive design elements to create a false sense of urgency.
- It was highlighted that Amazon failed to provide clear information about the rules of its delivery service before orders, despite guaranteeing delivery.
- Amazon intends to appeal the fine, emphasizing its dedication to customer satisfaction and collaboration with authorities.
Bears take a ride on swan pedalo at Woburn Safari Park: Water lot of fun for these black bears as heavy rain creates a "mini lake" in their enclosure.
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Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Pompeii building site reveals ancient Roman construction methods: Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed an ancient building site that sheds light on ...
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Quick Glance: Pompeii excavation uncovers ancient Roman construction techniques
- Archaeologists uncovered an ancient construction site in Pompeii, providing insights into Roman building techniques.
- Roman builders used unique methods for making cement and concrete.
- The use of concrete facilitated the rapid construction of iconic structures like the Colosseum.
- The excavations also revealed tools and storage jars utilized in construction projects.
UN chief calls for slavery reparations to overcome 'generations of discrimination'
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LIVE: Kensington Palace makes an announcement on Kate, Princess of Wales: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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‘Nobody can hold a candle to it’: David Attenborough backs BBC’s nature shows: Presenter, whose series Mammals airs on Sunday, says broadcaster has changed ...
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Gazans reportedly drown after rush for aid drop in sea: Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.
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In Christine Blasey Ford’s memoir, the making of a witness: “I am terrified,” Christine Blasey Ford told a television audience of 20 million Americans when she ...
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Moscow attack: Day of mourning after 133 killed at Crocus City Hall concert: Flags are flying at half mast after at least 133 people were killed at a packed ...
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Lights on Acropolis switch off for Earth Hour in Athens: The ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill before and after the lights were switched off for ...
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Kate and William need time and space to heal, says former royal spokesman: The Royal Family will get back to normal after "this sticky patch" ...
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Podcast: UN Gaza ceasefire, ISIS-K threat and Boeing’s boss: The US and Israel are on a collision course after a US abstention allowed the passage of a UN Gaza ...
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LIVE: Yemenis take to the streets in solidarity with Gaza: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Steve Harley death: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73: The rock star, whose song Make Me Smile was a number one in 1975, was being treated for cancer.
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Quick Glance: Steve Harley Passes Away at 73 from Cancer, Cockney Rebel Legend
- Singer Steve Harley, the frontman of the iconic glam rock band Cockney Rebel, has sadly passed away at the age of 73 after a short battle with cancer.
- The band rose to fame in the 1970s with their distinctive glam rock sounds, as Harley played a key role in founding the group alongside other original members.
- Apart from his contributions to the iconic London band, Harley also had a presence at BBC Radio 2, hosting 'Sounds of the 70s' from 1999 to 2008.
- Described as 'larger than life' by his fans, they took to social media to express their condolences for the legendary musician.
Prince William and Kate video won't stop online rumours: Blurry video of the royal couple shopping at the weekend has become an international talking point.
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Quick Glance: Kate and William visit Windsor Farm Shop
- The Princess of Wales was filmed smiling alongside her husband during a visit to a farm shop in Windsor.
- Footage from The Sun showed Kate and William at the local business on Saturday, indicating a positive progression in Kate's recovery from surgery.
- The farm shop in Windsor that the couple visited is a short distance from their Adelaide Cottage home within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
- Kate is expected to resume her official duties after the summer term commencing on April 17.
Scientists identify Milky Way's ancient building blocks Shakti and Shiva: Astronomers have identified two ancient streams of stars - named after the Hindu ...
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🔊 Ten years ago Republican candidates were typically Russia hawks and proponents of free trade. Not anymore. Our politics and data team analyzed polling to ...
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Sarah Lancashire 'quits acting' as other passion pulls career in new direction: Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire is reportedly ready to turn away from the ...
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Japan raises interest rates for first time in 17 years: The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.
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Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Israeli conductor Bar Avni wins women’s international competition in Paris: 32-year-old beats out 197 competitors from 47 countries to earn the title of 'La ...
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The Problem With Dune: Part Two: TikTok is full of people tediously explaining Paul’s antiheroism. That’s the kind of treatment this movie deserves.
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature: To some audience members, Michael Feinstein's Jewish pride was startling ...
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LIVE: Cherry blossoms bloom in Seattle and Washington, DC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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SailGP will not return to Christchurch - Russell Coutts: SailGP says it is working with host city partners in New Zealand and around the world to finalise next ...
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China EV battery maker BTR to build cathode plant in Morocco: The Moroccan government gave the green light on Friday for Chinese electric battery maker BTR New ...
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Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells: The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say.
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MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits: She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.
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Macron switches from dove to hawk on Russia's invasion of Ukraine: The French president has dramatically changed from an appeaser to an arch resister of Vladimir ...
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Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78: Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.
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Quick Glance: 70 Years Living in Iron Lung: Paul Alexander's Passing
- Paul Alexander passed away at the age of 78 after living in an Iron Lung for over 70 years as a polio patient.
- His brother shared the news of his death on Facebook after Paul Alexander contracted the coronavirus.
- Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can result in paralysis and respiratory difficulties.
- Vaccination against polio is the most effective measure to prevent the spread of the disease.
Pirate ship capture showcases India’s world-class special forces, analysts say: The Indian Navy’s rescue of a commercial ship from pirates off Somalia’s coast ...
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Glastonbury line-up 2024: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain top the bill: Country singer Shania Twain will also play the festival's famous "legend slot" ...
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Quick Glance: Glastonbury 2024: Epic Female Headline Acts After 'Sexism' Debate
- Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Sza will headline the main stage of the Glastonbury Festival 2024.
- Avril Lavigne, Sugababes, and Corinne Bailey Rae will bring a 2000s vibe to the event.
- Mixed reactions to this year's line-up, with Coldplay set to headline for the fifth time.
- Billy Joel and Liam Gallagher hint at possible performances, while discussions about gender distribution among headliners persist.
Martin Greenfield: Tailor who survived Auschwitz and dressed presidents dies: Martin Greenfield was one of the US' most renowned tailors, dressing six presidents ...
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LIVE: Gaza doctors speak at the United Nations: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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LIVE: Worshippers perform evening prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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After Thursday’s flight, Starship is already the most revolutionary rocket ever built
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In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms: Reuters saw 10 badly malnourished children during a visit last week to the al-Awda health centre ...
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Evergrande: China property giant and its founder accused of $78bn fraud: Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial ...
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The Problem With Dune: Part Two: TikTok is full of people tediously explaining Paul’s antiheroism. That’s the kind of treatment this movie deserves.
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'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence: Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling ...
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Japan PM Kishida slams ruling party event with scantily-clad dancers: Leaked footage of the event showed women in swimwear sitting on participants' laps ...
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Evacuation flights to US begin as Haiti deteriorates: As violence consumes the Caribbean country, aid organisations say the threat of starvation is growing.
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Giant Sequoias, world's largest trees, thriving in UK, report shows: Giant sequoias, the largest trees on Earth, are thriving in Britain, growing at a rate ...
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LIVE: Humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Swiss lower house backs plan to claw back pay from rescued banks: Switzerland's lower house of parliament late on Wednesday clearly passed a motion to make ...
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Quick Glance: Swiss Lower House Approves Recovery Plan for Pay from Rescued Banks
- Switzerland's lower house of parliament unanimously passed a motion requiring senior management of a major bank to return half of their income from the previous decade if the bank has to be rescued with public funds.
- The motion, still to be debated in the upper house, was adopted a year after Switzerland provided billions of dollars in emergency liquidity for ailing Swiss bank Credit Suisse before it was acquired by UBS.
- According to the motion, top managers of a systemically relevant bank rescued by the government should reimburse 50% of their regular pay and bonuses from the past 10 years.
- The motion, introduced by a politician from the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), specifically mentioned the 2023 Credit Suisse case and the 2008 rescue of UBS during the global financial crisis.
Algeria Appoints New Consuls in Morocco Amid Diplomatic Tensions: In a surprising move that has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about its intentions ...
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Argentina's child poverty rate on track to hit 70%, UNICEF warns: Argentina's child poverty rate could hit 70% in the first quarter of the year unless there is a ...
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Departure Lounge: Sanctuary in the Moroccan sun: Plus: a deal on self-catering accommodation on Achill Island, and international destinations
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“Revolutionary Love”: Michelle Alexander on Gaza, Solidarity, MLK & What Gives Her Hope
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Learning from the ancients, modern Moroccan architecture forges new identity | Africanews
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NGOs Racing Against Time to Save 6 Moroccans Facing Execution in Somalia: Several Moroccan non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called upon the Moroccan ...
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Towards a cancellation of a Morocco-EU fishing deal over disputed Western Sahara? | Africanews
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Mass Failure in Moroccan Driving License Exam Sparks Controversy: Tensions flared on Monday among supervisors and officials of driving schools in Morocco ...
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Survey: 82% of Moroccans Feel Safe in Public Places: A new survey by Moroccan market research firm Sunergia said that 82% of Moroccans feel safe in public spaces ...
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Moroccan Medical Students Continue to Boycott School Despite Suspensions: Medical students in Morocco are continuing to boycott classes despite the ...
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A Moroccan town protests water management plans: Regional and local leaders in Morocco met this week with residents of an oasis where many have staged protests ...
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Fez-Nador Police Arrest 3 People for Alleged Kidnapping: A joint operation by the judicial police in the Moroccan cities of Fez and Nador led to the arrest of ...
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