Saturday, September 30, 2023

Your pictures on the theme of 'my garden'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.

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Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge

Rishi Sunak arrives in Manchester for his party's annual meeting but faces pressure over tax cuts and HS2.

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Winter warning as new energy price cap comes in

The annual energy bill for a typical household falls on Sunday but is high by historical standards.

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The Papers: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'

Politics leads several of the Sunday papers on the day the Conservative Party conference begins.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.

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Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of planning the rapper's shooting after decades of mystery.

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Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

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The Papers: 'PM eyes motorists' vote' and 'Coach crash tragedy'

Several of Saturday's papers lead on political news ahead of the start of the Tory Party conference this week.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.

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Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder

Taxi driver George Murdoch was brutally murdered in Aberdeen in 1983 and his killer has not been caught.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Drag Race UK: Series five queens on being accepted in Britain

Two queens from RuPaul's latest line-up describe growing up in Poland and the United States.

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Leaders grapple with the politics of Rosebank oil field

The PM is accused of recklessness after a new oil field is approved but he says he is being pragmatic.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Huge boa constrictor found stuck under car bonnet

Watch how 'snake chaser' Russel Cavender pulled out the reptile with his bare hands.

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Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Nineveh

At least 100 people killed after fire breaks out at wedding in northern Iraq, country's state news agency says

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Spain 5-0 Switzerland: Aitana Bonmati scores two for world champions

Spain turn on the style in their first match on home soil since winning the Women's World Cup to crush Switzerland in Cordoba.

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New doc explores UFO and Wales' alien 'Bermuda Triangle'

The UK's largest reported extraterrestrial "encounter" is featured in a new Netflix series.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Idris Elba: Actors in video games like Phantom Liberty is 'sign of the times'

Idris Elba, who stars in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, sees a future where films and games converge.

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Newcastle Hospitals blames computer error for losing patient letters

The healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals.

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Warning sick days at highest level for decade

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.

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Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.

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Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.

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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

Thousands of pupils will stay at home on day one of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss

The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in.

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Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo.

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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.

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UCU university strikes: When are the next walkouts?

Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students.

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The Papers: 'Army on standby' after armed officers down guns

The Met's request for help from the Army after officers put down their guns is widely reported in Monday's papers.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Charlie Gladstone: Rishi Sunak is completely wrong on slavery

The descendant of the 19th Century PM urges the UK government to apologise for its part in slavery.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Week in pictures: 16-22 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback

The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point.

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Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary

It's 50 years since Wigan Casino hosted the first of its legendary Northern Soul all-nighters.

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The creepy High Street toy shop where nothing is for sale

Art comes to the high street in Ayr in the form of a "Disneyesque horror show".

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living.

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Will it be possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work.

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King Charles III makes French-language toast at star-studded banquet

The monarch raises a toast to his hosts in Versaille, President Macron and his wife Brigitte.

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Police seek nursery owner's husband in child fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Henry Diltz: Rock's 'accidental photographer' wins lifetime achievement prize

Henry Diltz, who shot some of rock's most iconic images, will be honoured at Abbey Road on Thursday.

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The Papers: Petrol car ban delay and Starmer 'to reject EU plan'

Several papers lead on Rishi Sunak considering weakening key climate pledges - with a mixed reaction.

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US child dies from fentanyl kept under nursery nap mat

Nicholas Dominici, one, who had attended the daycare for just a week, died of a suspected overdose.

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New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific

An underwater mission spotted never-seen remnants from three ships from the Battle of Midway.

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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Ambulance worker thanks patient and nurse who helped save his life

When Shaun McBride suffered a cardiac arrest a 72-year-old patient raised the alarm and a nurse did CPR.

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Debris found in search for F-35 jet - authorities

Debris found in search for F-35 military jet that went missing after pilot ejected over South Carolina - US officials

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Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Married At First Sight cast just saw me as Ella, says trans bride

Ella Morgan Clark will be the first trans woman to walk down the aisle on Married At First Sight.

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Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says

The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations.

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War in Ukraine: Is the counter-offensive making progress?

Ukraine's generals say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south.

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Pace of rising rental costs at nine-year high, figures show

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

What will happen next for Wilko and its workers?

The retailer has collapsed and will disappear from the High Street, but will continue online.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'reflections'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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How will museums of tomorrow tell the Covid pandemic story?

Some museums saw the pandemic as real-time history and collected artefacts. What did they choose?

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How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US

The epidemic's staggering scale and its infiltration of communities across the nation is laid bare in a new study.

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Boys From the Blackstuff: James Graham and Barry Sloane on reviving landmark 1980s TV drama

Boys From the Blackstuff regularly appears on lists of the greatest TV shows ever. Now it's on stage.

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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.

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The Papers: Russell Brand allegations and 'crisis-hit NHS'

Most of the Sunday's papers focus on allegations made against comedian and actor Russell Brand.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

What anger over top influencer says about China today

Li Jiaqi's comments struck a raw nerve as China's youth struggle to find jobs in a sputtering economy.

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The Papers: XL bully ban and 'Murdoch team told Sunak not to quit'

Many of Saturday's papers focus on the American bully XL dog ban, after a man died in a suspected attack.

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Alfie Meadows: Met agrees pay-out for man injured in 2010 protest

Alfie Meadows was left with a brain injury after being struck in 2010 during a tuition fees protest.

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Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Wilderness author on phone call that stopped her quitting

Bev Jones' book has been turned into a drama starring Jenna Coleman, with music from Taylor Swift.

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Watch: CCTV shows airport staff allegedly stealing from bags

Surveillance footage shows two officers at Miami International Airport allegedly taking cash from bags.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Patients in danger' and Starmer's 'dirty deal'

NHS waiting times and the Labour leader's pledge to tackle migration are among the front-page stories.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence.

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People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Selfie takers forced pony off cliff in Gower, farmer says

The farmer is having to rethink keeping ponies on Gower's cliffs because of visitors' behaviour.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Beyond comprehension' as 10,000 missing in Libya

Wednesday's front pages focus on the devastation in Libya following Storm Daniel.

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Peckham: Protest after woman restrained in cosmetics shop

It happened after a video was shared online showing a woman being restrained by a staff member.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts

British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".

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Raac discovered in Houses of Parliament but poses 'no immediate risk'

The collapse-prone concrete is found in one area but poses "no immediate risk", a spokesman says.

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Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger.

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First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.

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Newspaper headlines: 'I'm no China spy' and '1 in 3 female surgeons abused'

Tuesday's front pages report on a denial from a UK parliament researcher arrested for allegedly spying.

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Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest caves

Mark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Cleveland Pools: Bath's Georgian lido reopens after 40 years

The 208-year-old attraction was saved by campaigners who raised millions to restore it.

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US Open 2023 results: Novak Djokovic wins 24th major by beating Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic draws level with Australian Margaret Court on 24 major singles titles by outlasting Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final.

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The Papers: 'Hostile act in Parliament' and dog 'terror on streets'

Many of Monday’s papers lead on the arrest of a parliamentary researcher, amid claims he was spying for China.

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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Rugby World Cup: Nervous Wales fans await 'toughest game'

Fans in Bordeaux are wary of Fiji's threat, an opponent all too familiar to Wales.

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Last night of the Proms: Sweltering heat fails to dampen the audience's spirits

The audience stomp, clap and wave flags of every denomination as the eight-week Proms season ends.

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Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police

Two men are arrested, police say, as the Sunday Times reports one is a parliamentary researcher with links to Tory MPs.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Can fire-hit Crooked House rise from the ashes?

There have been calls for it to be rebuilt brick by brick - but is it possible?

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Barbie collector displays hidden collection at St Albans cinema

A Barbie fan who introduces the film at her local cinema also puts some of her many dolls on display.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".

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Young brothers are golf’s 'wee wonders'

Evan Macaulay and his brother Lucas won prestigious UK golf titles on the same day.

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Five million vapes thrown away every week - research

Waste problem caused by single-use products quadruples in year, says Material Focus

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Newspaper headlines: 'Prison cuts row' and 'baby deaths cover-up'

Almost all of Friday's papers continue to cover the story of missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.

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How one blind boy helped rebuild his school in Yemen

Ahmed is a charismatic 11-year-old Yemeni boy the BBC met two years ago when he was teaching a class in a bombed-out classroom.

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Palestinians set out terms for agreeing to historic Saudi-Israeli deal

Palestinian officials push for more control of land in the occupied West Bank ahead of historic talks.

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Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns

The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought.

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The 82-year-old who plays cricket wearing an oxygen tank

Alec Steele has a terminal illness but he is determined to carry on playing cricket.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Kenya's Lake Baringo: Surviving hippo and crocodile attacks

Residents say that with Lake Baringo getting bigger they are at greater risk of attack.

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The Papers: 'Birmingham bankrupt' and 'benefits revamp'

Many of Wednesday's papers report on new plans for sickness and disability benefit claimants.

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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot

An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot.

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Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards

Ant and Dec also win best presenter for the 22nd year running but there was no prize for This Morning.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.

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Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs

People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.

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Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Minister's TV blunder' and 'Blairites are back'

Gillian Keegan's "four-letter rant" is featured on the front of most of Tuesday's papers.

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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons.

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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.

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Crystal Palace: Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

A man in his 60s is arrested after allegedly racially abusing a Wolves player at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park during Sunday's Premier League game.

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive

Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.

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The Papers: Asbestos fears and MoD 'hit by hackers'

A mix of different leads make up the front of Sunday's papers.

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Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation

Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.

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Mason Greenwood transfer news: Getafe sign Manchester United forward

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood joins Spanish top-flight side Getafe on a season-long loan.

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The Papers: Al-Fayed dies and 'concrete chaos' at schools

The weekend's papers focus on faulty concrete in schools and the death of Mohamed Al-Fayed, aged 94.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...