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California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage
California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage
A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state.
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Hong Kong’s leader issues fresh recession warning
Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning
Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.
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Queensland shark attack: Two British men injured at tourist spot
Queensland shark attack: Two British men injured at tourist spot
The tourists suffer serious leg wounds in the attack at a popular holiday spot in Queensland.
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Boston College student’s girlfriend charged over his suicide
Boston College student's girlfriend charged over his suicide
Inyoung You is accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died on his graduation day.
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‘Game changing’ tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.
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Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns
Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns
The top Ukraine expert at the White House will tell impeachment investigators he twice reported concerns about President Trump’s pressure tactics on Ukraine, acting out of a “sense of duty.”
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Grenfell inquiry finds fire brigade ‘gravely’ ill-prepared for blaze
Grenfell inquiry finds fire brigade 'gravely' ill-prepared for blaze
Long-awaited report into tragedy that killed 72 people says shortcomings cost livesThe London fire brigade’s readiness for the Grenfell Tower fire was “gravely inadequate” and fewer people would have died if it had been better prepared, a long-awaited public inquiry report into the disaster that killed 72 people has concluded.The report into the biggest single loss of life in London since the second world war also ruled that the building had been refurbished in breach of safety regulations and that contrary to the evidence so far of the cladding panel manufacturer, Arconic, “the principal reason why the flames spread so rapidly up the building” was its aluminium composite panels and the “melting and dripping of b...
Lorry deaths: driver was part of global ring of smugglers, court told
Lorry deaths: driver was part of global ring of smugglers, court told
Maurice Robinson, 25, appears in court charged with manslaughter of 39 peopleA lorry driver accused of the manslaughter of 39 people was part of a “global ring” of smugglers trafficking people into the UK, a court has heard. Maurice Robinson, 25, known as Mo, appeared in Chelmsford magistrates court by video link on Monday morning and was read the charges he faces – which include human trafficking – after dozens of suspected migrants were found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Grays, Essex, in the early hours of Wednesday. Continue reading...
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Boris Johnson abandons Brexit bill in new push for December election
Boris Johnson abandons Brexit bill in new push for December election
PM in bid to get Lib Dems and SNP to agree poll date before ChristmasLatest Brexit developments – liveBoris Johnson will abandon attempts to push his Brexit bill through this parliament in a bid to get the Liberal Democrats and the SNP to agree to an election before Christmas, although the parties are still in dispute over the potential date.The prime minister failed to get the two-thirds of MPs he needed to secure an election under existing laws, after opposition parties largely abstained. Continue reading...
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UK intelligence services step up monitoring after death of Isis leader
UK intelligence services step up monitoring after death of Isis leader
Action covers about 3,000 people in UK and abroad in an effort to safeguard against possible revenge attacksBritish intelligence agencies are engaged in heightened monitoring of subjects of interest after the death of the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to safeguard against the possibility of revenge attacks in the UK.The response covers about 3,000 people in the UK and abroad who are believed by MI5 to have connections to Isis or who could be inspired by the group to launch terrorist attacks in Britain. Continue reading...
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Healthy diet means a healthy planet, study shows
Healthy diet means a healthy planet, study shows
Healthier food choices almost always benefit environment as well, according to analysisEating healthy food is almost always also best for the environment, according to the most sophisticated analysis to date.The researchers said poor diets threaten society by seriously harming people and the planet, but the latest research can inform better choices. Continue reading...
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Shifting Course, Democrats Plan First Floor Vote on Impeachment Inquiry
Shifting Course, Democrats Plan First Floor Vote on Impeachment Inquiry
House Democrats, who have resisted a floor vote on the impeachment inquiry for weeks, are planning to hold one Thursday to lay out rules for the investigation.
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California fires: Los Angeles hit by new blazes
California fires: Los Angeles hit by new blazes
Thousands of people flee their homes as a fast-moving fire threatens some of city's wealthiest areas.
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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi death: Trump defends not informing Congress of raid
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi death: Trump defends not informing Congress of raid
The president calls a top Democrat "the biggest leaker in Washington", amid rising partisan rancour.
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Origin of modern humans ‘traced to Botswana’
Origin of modern humans 'traced to Botswana'
Scientists say the possible homeland of all humans alive today is an area south of the Zambesi River.
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France mosque shootings: Two injured in Bayonne attack
France mosque shootings: Two injured in Bayonne attack
French police arrest an elderly man after a shooting outside a mosque in the city of Bayonne.
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Iraq protests: Baghdad curfew declared as unrest continues
Iraq protests: Baghdad curfew declared as unrest continues
The night-time curfew comes after another five protesters were reportedly killed in the capital city.
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Brexit: EU has agreed Brexit ‘flextension’ until 31 January 2020, Tusk announces – live news
Brexit: EU has agreed Brexit 'flextension' until 31 January 2020, Tusk announces – live news
Commons to debate motion for 12 December election as EU agrees to delay BrexitFull story: EU agrees Brexit extension to 31 JanuaryGovernment likely to adopt Lib Dem election plan, says SwinsonPeople’s Vote senior figures forced outEU’s ‘flextension’ offer - Snap analysis 11.42am GMTThis is from the politics professor Philip Cowley on the issue of whether or not Boris Johnson gets the blame for the Brexit extension. (See 10.55am.)I keep seeing this sort of gag (and yes, OK, ho ho ho), but if, say, MF comes out and says that he doesn't blame Boris and that it is instead all the fault of those Remainer swine, it'll be the sort of elite cue that we know is so important in determining how voter...
Samira Ahmed takes on BBC in landmark equal pay case
Samira Ahmed takes on BBC in landmark equal pay case
Presenter claims being paid one-sixth of Jeremy Vine’s pay amounts to unfair treatmentThe BBC presenter Samira Ahmed has launched a landmark equal pay case, claiming she was paid 85% less than her male equivalent.Ahmed was cheered when she arrived at the central London employment tribunal on Monday morning. She was accompanied by colleagues and supporters, including the BBC Breakfast show presenter Naga Munchetty and the broadcaster Aasmah Mir. Continue reading...
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Essex lorry deaths: driver remanded in custody
Essex lorry deaths: driver remanded in custody
Maurice Robinson, 25, appears in court charged with manslaughter of 39 peopleMaurice Robinson, a 25-year-old lorry driver, has been remanded in custody by magistrates in Chelmsford after being charged with the manslaughter of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated container in Essex.Robinson, who appeared on Monday via video link, was charged on Saturday with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering. Continue reading...
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Donald Trump booed and greeted with ‘lock him up’ chants at World Series
Donald Trump booed and greeted with 'lock him up' chants at World Series
President attended Sunday’s baseball game in Washington DCCrowd booed when Trump appeared on video screenDonald Trump once claimed he was courted by several major league baseball clubs in his youth but turned them down because they couldn’t offer him enough money. On Sunday, baseball got its revenge.The President attended Game 5 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros at Nationals Park, a short journey from the White House. When Trump was shown on the video screens in the stadium he was loudly booed by fans. That, perhaps, was predictable: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon and both Bushes were all booed while attending baseball games as President. What came shortly aft...
Post-term pregnancy research cancelled after six babies die
Post-term pregnancy research cancelled after six babies die
Swedish researchers say proceeding with induction trial would have been unethicalSweden has cancelled a major study of women whose pregnancy continued beyond 40 weeks after six babies died.The research was halted a year ago after five stillbirths and one early death in the babies of women allowed to continue their pregnancies into week 43. Continue reading...
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Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides
Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides
The president cast the death of the ISIS leader as validation of his disengagement strategy. But it required intelligence agencies and allies he has spurned.
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Leader’s Death Will Damage ISIS, but Not Destroy It
Leader’s Death Will Damage ISIS, but Not Destroy It
Before the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State had decentralized, allowing followers and franchises to carry out its violent ideology on their own.
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Watching the Raid Was Like a Movie, the President Said. Except There Was No Live Audio.
Watching the Raid Was Like a Movie, the President Said. Except There Was No Live Audio.
Surveillance video provided a dramatic portrait of action outside the al-Baghdadi compound, but could not show what happened in an underground tunnel where the ISIS leader died. For that, Mr. Trump would have to hear from Delta Force, or their commanders.
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Trump’s Syria Troop Withdrawal Complicated Plans for al-Baghdadi Raid
Trump’s Syria Troop Withdrawal Complicated Plans for al-Baghdadi Raid
President Trump’s abrupt decision to pull forces from northern Syria forced the Pentagon to press ahead with a risky night operation that killed the ISIS leader, military officials said.
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Argentina election: Centre-left Alberto Fernández wins presidency
Argentina election: Centre-left Alberto Fernández wins presidency
Alberto Fernández sailed to victory with help from divisive former president Cristina Kirchner.
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