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Baltimore: Key Bridge collapses into river after being hit by cargo ship - BBC News
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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
Secret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false: Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post ...
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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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FA defends new England kit over flag design: FA defends England kit over St George's Cross design saying "it is not the first time" different colours have been ...
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Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing live: 'Crypto King' faces lengthy jail term - BBC News
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Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
George Gilbey: Arrest in connection with death of Gogglebox star: Police are questioning a man after George Gilbey fell from a height while at work.
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Quick Glance: Gogglebox Star George Gilbey, 40, Dies as Tributes Pour In
- Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died suddenly at the age of 40 as tributes poured in for the Celebrity Big Brother finalist.
- George reportedly passed away in a workplace accident where he fell from height and sustained a fatal injury.
- Tributes from celebrities and fans reflect the sorrow over George's death, although confusion arose when posts continued on his social media account.
- George was known for his time on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, with his family and colleagues mourning his loss.
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.
Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.
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Quick Glance: Biden-Obama Rivalry Shapes Presidency
- Biden frequently measures himself against Obama, with a complex rivalry between them.
- The relationship between Biden and Obama is respectful, but Biden has made some accusations against Obama.
- Biden has corrected some of Obama's political decisions and tried to avoid his predecessor's mistakes.
- Biden's experiences during the Obama era have influenced his positioning in various political areas, shaping his presidency.
Estonian prime minister says Putin is "afraid" of war with Nato: Kaja Kallas says Putin is "afraid" of a war with Nato in an interview with ...
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Quick Glance: Estonian PM: Putin Spreading Fear of NATO, Yet Afraid Himself
- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to intimidate Western societies to deter their actions. However, it becomes apparent that Putin himself is hesitant about engaging in a war with NATO countries.
- Kallas expressed these views in an interview with the BBC.
- A recent classified analysis from German intelligence hints at Russia's possible military intentions towards NATO in the upcoming years starting from 2026. This analysis indicates that Russia is gearing up for a significant conflict with the West, as evidenced by the restructuring of its army, troop movements, and missile deployments in the western region of the country.
- Kallas emphasized the importance of taking Putin's threats seriously, despite his skill in instilling fear.
UK inflation falls to 3.4% - BBC News: The latest figures are due to be published at 07:00 by the Office for National Statistics.
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Quick Glance: UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% - Lowest Level in Almost Two and a Half Years - BBC News
- The UK inflation rate fell to 3.4% for the year to February - the lowest level in almost two and a half years.
- Economists predict that inflation is likely to hit the Bank of England's target of 2% this summer.
- Cost of living is increasing while wage growth is outpacing inflation.
- Housing costs are rising faster, putting pressure on renters and homeowners.
Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law: Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.
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Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated them after hospital raid
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McDonald's blames global outage on third party: Company says the worldwide issue happened during a 'configuration change' but was not cyber-related.
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Quick Glance: McDonald's Outage Impacts Global Operations
- McDonald's apologizes for a global technology outage that led to the closure of several restaurants for hours.
- The outage began around 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was nearly resolved about 12 hours later, according to the Chicago-based company.
- The outage was also not related to the company's shift to Google Cloud as a technology provider, as stated by McDonald's.
- Some McDonald's locations resumed normal operations post-outage, including venues in Bangkok, Milan, and London.
'People in Gaza desperate, eating anything they can find': The BBC spoke to Save the Children's Gaza response leader, who described the situation ...
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Amal Umar: Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges: Police say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.
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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.
James Crumbley: Father of Michigan school gunman convicted of manslaughter: For the first time parents are convicted of manslaughter over their child's role in a ...
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What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like: Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.
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Quick Glance: Devastating Wildfires in Virginia and Maryland
- Currently, firefighters are grappling with the devastating impacts of wildfires in the states of Virginia and Maryland.
- The fires have been intensified by the strong winds and low humidity. Authorities in Virginia are cautioning residents about the poor air quality.
- The wildfires have affected extensive areas in Virginia and Maryland.
- The fires are exacerbated by the unfavorable weather conditions, leading to air quality warnings.
Famine looms in Sudan as civil war survivors tell of killings and rapes: BBC teams report from the devastated capital and hear accounts of rapes and street ...
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Afghanistan: Deadly suicide bomb reported at bank in Kandahar: At least 21 people were killed in the attack in the southern Afghan city, a doctor told the BBC.
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Diane Abbott calls Tory donor's comments frightening: Top Conservative donor Frank Hester allegedly said Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women".
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan can be extradited to UK, Romanian court rules: The Tate brothers can be sent back to the UK after separate proceedings in Romania ...
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan detained in Romania after UK arrest warrant
- Controversial figures Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were taken into custody in Romania following accusations of sexual misconduct.
- They were issued a European arrest warrant by UK officials and are currently facing charges related to rape and human trafficking in Romania.
- Tate successfully appealed in August 2023 to be released from house arrest while awaiting an undetermined trial date.
- A ruling in January reversed the decision to seize Tate's assets, granting him access to his luxury vehicles, properties, and designer watches.
Biden and Netanyahu's deepening rift on public display: As the US president presses Israel on its war in Gaza, critics question how much influence he has now.
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UK interest rates: Bank boss says cuts 'on the way': The Bank of England has kept the cost of borrowing at 5.25% for the fifth time in a row.
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Haiti: The harrowing journey out of gang territory: The BBC speaks to Haitians who braved a treacherous journey out of Port-au-Prince as hunger worsens.
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Prince William tells youth group: 'My wife's the arty one': He was at a youth centre in London, where he took part in activities ...
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Staff at US wildlife centre wear fox mask to care for rescued kit: The woman behind the mask explains why she dressed up to tend to an orphaned baby fox.
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Quick Glance: US Wildlife Center Staff Wear Fox Mask for Rescued Kit
- Melissa Stanley, Founder and Director of Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia, wore a fox mask to care for a rescued fox kit.
- Celebrity chef José Andrés' charity delivered the first maritime shipment of 200 tonnes of food to Gaza.
- Former special counsel Robert Hur defended his report on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents in Congress.
- A toilet paper spill caused traffic disruptions on a busy US highway.
Haiti spirals to collapse as gangs tighten grip: With a prime minister unable to return and violent criminals in control, Haiti is fast descending into anarchy.
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Quick Glance: Understanding Haiti’s Armed Gangs: Origins and Demands
- Armed groups have long rocked daily life and politics in Haiti.
- The rivalry between the two major gang coalitions - G9 and GPep - dominates Port-au-Prince.
- The origins of the gangs are closely associated with political parties and elites in Haiti.
- The armed groups have become autonomous entities and seek political power.
Watch: Climbers rescued from icy Italian mountain: The climbers got stuck 2,300m (7,500ft) up Monte Mondolè on Saturday.
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Cillian Murphy's old school 'thrilled' by Oscar win: Cillian Murphy's old school 'thrilled' by Oscar win
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Quick Glance: Cillian Murphy showcases Versace
- The 2024 Best Actor Oscar winner, Cillian Murphy, is now the latest ambassador for the Italian luxury brand Versace.
- A sharply tailored Atelier Versace tuxedo made a statement at the 96th Academy Awards.
- Versace introduces Cillian Murphy as the first men’s face of Versace Icons, their everyday-essentials capsule line.
- Murphy, an actor who values privacy and sees 'having a normal life doing regular things' as essential professional research, embarks on his first brand partnership.
Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura on RFK Jr vice-presidential shortlist: The independent candidate's campaign says Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura are on the ...
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Quick Glance: Affair Rumors Surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton
- Kate and William's friends were baffled by the absence of the wedding ring in a photoshopped picture, raising concerns about their marriage.
- Stephen Colbert's comments on alleged affairs involving Prince William spark controversy.
- Rumors of an affair between William and Rose Hanbury resurface.
- Speculations on Kate and William's marriage, especially after a mysterious photo without a wedding ring, add strain to the royal couple.
Special Counsel Robert Hur faces Congress over Biden classified files report: Robert Hur will face a House panel over his classified files report and comments on ...
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How a near-death experience helped this fentanyl addict get clean: Bryan Emery was a fentanyl user living on the streets of San Francisco, a city hard-hit by the ...
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Banana prices to go up as temperatures rise, says expert: A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices ...
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Currys: Elliot pulls out of takeover bid for UK retailer: Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times".
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Liam Trimmer: UK man dies at his engagement celebration in Australia: Liam Trimmer suffered a fall at his home in Western Australia, where he had been working as ...
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Some Gaza cancer patients denied exit through Rafah: Despite their names appearing on authorised evacuation lists, cancer patients in Gaza are struggling to ...
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Haiti violence: 'We're living with death on a daily basis': Haitians tell the BBC how they were forced to flee as a wave of gang violence swept through the ...
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Ukraine charity in Milton Keynes is saved by new landlord: Volunteer Steve Senior says the group is "over the moon" with the new site.
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SXSW: Bands pull out of festival over Israel-Gaza conflict: The Texas festival lists the US Army as one of its sponsors, which some artists have objected to.
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Five skiers found dead and one missing in Swiss Alps: Police are still searching for a sixth person, after the group set off on a ski tour on Saturday.
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IDF completes road across width of Gaza, satellite images show: The IDF says it is to facilitate troop movements but experts fear it could be used as a barrier.
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Fifty hurt as NZ-bound flight hit by 'technical' issue: Passengers on the flight from Sydney to Auckland reported experiencing a "quick little drop".
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Sudan conflict: Army retakes state broadcaster's headquarters from RSF: This is a symbolic breakthrough for the army in its 11-month civil war with the Rapid ...
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Premier Inn works with charity to send mattresses to Ukraine: The aid will be transported to Ukraine over the next few months in 2024.
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Brianna's mum Esther meets mother of girl who killed her daughter: Esther Ghey says she felt a 'connection' to Scarlett Jenkinson's mother after 'emotional' ...
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Skier dies after 600ft fall down Mount Washington: The 20-year-old fell down a ravine while skiing in difficult conditions, official say.
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Quick Glance: Tragic Incident While Skiing at Mount Washington
- A backcountry skier tragically lost his life over the weekend after plummeting about 600 feet into a ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire amidst harsh and icy conditions, as officials reported on Sunday.
- The steep bowl attracts thousands of skiers, snowboarders, and hikers annually, renowned for its deep snow and demanding terrain, yet the US Forest Service cautioned about perilous conditions due to solid and icy snow.
- Tuckerman Ravine is recognized for its challenging conditions and peaks in popularity during spring when the sun starts to soften the snow. Mount Washington, standing at 6,288 feet, is the highest peak in the Northeast and frequently a rescue site due to ongoing mountain hazards.
- Several incidents related to snow sports have garnered national attention in recent years, underscoring the risks of snow sports and stressing the significance of safety guidelines for skiers and snowboarders.
What next as chaos and violence engulf Haiti?: As turmoil grips the Caribbean nation, how countries from the US to Kenya react will be critical.
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Nigeria abduction: At least 28 schoolchildren escape captors: Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga.
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Nigeria kidnap crisis: Schoolboy recounts daring escape from bandits: Musa Garba was one of more than 280 abducted last week, but he managed slip away from his ...
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Peterborough paraplegic rower hopes to make Paris Paralympics: Ian Barrington hopes it will be third time lucky for the Paralympics.
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Kairos: Japan rocket explodes seconds after launch: Space One’s ‘Kairos’ rocket burst into flames shortly after lift-off on Wednesday morning.
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Asif Sultan: The Kashmiri journalist who keeps getting arrested: Asif Sultan was swiftly re-arrested after years in jail awaiting trial for militant links he ...
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Mum to take on famous German race track in memory of son: Declan Spencer died without achieving his bucket list of driving around Germany's Nürburgring.
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Rescued dogs at heart of DC animal cruelty probe get fresh start: Coco Cinnamon, a 10-week-old puppy, is one of 31 dogs rescued from a standoff with police in ...
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Family of five killed in apparent Hawaii murder-suicide: Police believe a man stabbed to death his wife and three children before taking his own life.
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Honolulu: Father Kills Family in Murder-Suicide
- A man fatally attacked his wife and three children with a knife in their Honolulu residence before ending his own life. This incident took place on Sunday, marking one of the most severe crimes in Hawaii's capital.
- Although the victims remain unidentified, the police disclosed that the children were 10, 12, and 17 years old. All five individuals were declared deceased at the scene.
- During a press briefing, Lt. Deena Thoemmes of the Honolulu Police Department revealed that officers responded to a domestic dispute report at a residence in the Manoa district around 9 a.m. on Sunday, discovering five deceased individuals. The identities of the deceased will be disclosed in a report from the medical examiner's office, as stated by the authorities.
Israel-Gaza war: Gaza aid ship yet to leave Cyprus: The Spanish vessel was due to sail on Sunday, but by Monday morning it was still docked in Larnaca.
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Peterborough city centre lit up for Lithuania's Independence Day
: Community events were held over two days including a prayer service at Peterborough Cathedral ...
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Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive: The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last ...
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Swansea: Baby scan clinic racially harassed sonographer: A tribunal hears a black sonographer was forced to clean the clinic despite working in a medical role.
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Desperate TikTok lobbying effort backfires on Capitol Hill: The company "weaponised" its US users in a lobbying effort against a bill before Congress ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
BBC and AMC Networks Bringing BBC News Channel to Free Streaming Platforms: BBC News channel to stream for free on PLuto TV, Samsung TVs and other free streaming ...
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