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Thursday, 5 April 2018
Spy poisoning: Russia says UK is 'playing with fire' https://ift.tt/2GBKynR
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World darts champion Eric Bristow dies https://ift.tt/2HbCsDy
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Spy poisoning: Russia says UK is 'playing with fire'
Moscow's UN ambassador accuses the UK of inventing a "fake story" over the Salisbury spy poisoning,
Russian TV airs 'Skripal phone call'
The recording is allegedly of a conversation between Yulia Skripal and her cousin Viktoria.
US top doctor urges Americans to carry opioid antidote
The US Surgeon General says more Americans should carry the drug naxolone to combat opioid overdoses.
Love Island's Amber Davies: 'Sex is too casual'
Love Island winner Amber Davies says she’s concerned that sex is becoming too casual.
Carles Puigdemont freed on bail by German court https://ift.tt/2JlCtp7
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US top doctor urges Americans to carry opioid antidote https://ift.tt/2uONHPN
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Love Island's Amber Davies: 'Sex is too casual' https://ift.tt/2q9FAYy
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Carles Puigdemont freed on bail by German court
Carles Puigdemont is released on bail after the court rejects "rebellion" as grounds for extradition.
Cyclist Juli Briskman sues after losing job for Trump insult
Juli Briskman's lawyers argue her right to free speech was violated when she lost her job.
Man takes cat lunchbox to work in support of bullied cousin
A North Carolina man takes a cat lunchbox to work in solidarity with his bullied young cousin
Quokka selfies: Is Instagram's welfare warning 'overkill'?
Western Australia promotes the photos for tourism, but an Instagram warning has prompted discussion.
Cyclist Juli Briskman sues after losing job for Trump insult https://ift.tt/2IuP3RB
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Nguyen Van Dai: Vietnam jails activist lawyer and five others https://ift.tt/2GzgMUI
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Man takes cat lunchbox to work in support of bullied cousin https://ift.tt/2GYaDRj
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Heathrow terminal contents up for auction https://ift.tt/2HcJSqc
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Louise Pietrewicz: Remains found in basement 50 years on
Louise Pietrewicz's skeleton was unearthed in the home of her policeman boyfriend, who died in 1982.
Vietnamese activist lawyer Nguyen Van Dai jailed for 15 years
The individuals receive sentences from seven to 15 years for "attempting to overthrow" the government.
Heathrow terminal contents up for auction
Baggage carousels, security scanners and check-in desks are some of the items up for grabs.
Bollywood's 'bad boy'
Actor Salman Khan, who has been jailed for poaching, is controversy's favourite child.
Louise Pietrewicz: Remains found in basement 50 years on https://ift.tt/2Em5CNd
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Catalonia: Ex-police chief Trapero charged with sedition https://ift.tt/2q9fPaS
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Turkey university gunman kills four in Eskisehir
A researcher shot teaching staff in Eskisehir in the north-west of the country, Turkish media says.
Catalonia: Ex-police chief Trapero charged with sedition
The ex-Catalonia police chief failed to try to stop last year's independence referendum, a judge says.
Man City team bus attack: Police ask for footage
Merseyside Police ask people to send footage of Manchester City's team bus being attacked as Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Liverpool.
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Turkey university gunman kills four in Eskisehir https://ift.tt/2GEaBuR
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Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games: Best pictures of the opening day https://ift.tt/2q7MoFY
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'My private classic car collection is Europe's largest' https://ift.tt/2Gze919
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Man City team bus attack: Police ask for footage https://ift.tt/2Iv1eho
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Russian TV airs 'Yulia Skripal phone call'
Russian state TV airs recorded conversation claimed to be between poisoning victim Yulia Skripal and her cousin.
HSBC leaks: Spain holds Swiss bank whistleblower Falciani
The French IT specialist Hervé Falciani said his aim was to expose tax evasion in Switzerland.
Google should not be in business of war, say employees
Google employees have sent an open letter protesting at a Pentagon artificial intelligence project.
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games: Best pictures of opening
A look at some of the most colourful and emotionally charged images from the first day of competition.
'My private classic car collection is Europe's largest'
Businessman Rodger Dudding started his "hobby" of collecting cars 30 years ago.
HSBC leaks: Spain holds Swiss bank whistleblower Falciani https://ift.tt/2GYYVWG
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Saudi cinema screens reopen on 18 April 'with Black Panther' https://ift.tt/2HcinwY
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Google should not be in business of war, say employees https://ift.tt/2uJue2M
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Johnny Valiant killed: WWE Hall of Famer killed by truck https://ift.tt/2GWQdIw
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Saudi cinema screens reopen on 18 April 'with Black Panther'
The first cinema since the 1970s will open in Riyadh on 18 April - reportedly showing Black Panther.
Japan women ordered from sumo ring during first aid
They went to help a man who had collapsed - but were ordered to leave as women seen as "impure".
Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio fast-tracks presidential oath in a hotel
Former military ruler Julius Maada Bio is the winner of the run-off presidential election.
Johnny Valiant killed: WWE Hall of Famer killed by truck
The 71-year-old Hall of Fame performer is hit while crossing a road in his Pennsylvania home town.
Commonwealth Games: England win three golds on day one of Gold Coast 2018
Max Whitlock helps England win their first gold medal of Gold Coast 2018, with victory in the artistic gymnastics team final on day one in Australia.
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Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio fast-tracks presidential oath in a hotel https://ift.tt/2uQd5oc
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Israel Folau: Rugby player criticised for anti-gay post https://ift.tt/2HcnHQT
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Bollywood star Salman Khan guilty of poaching
Salman Khan faces jail over the killing of two endangered blackbuck antelope, but can appeal.
Brazil's Lula must start prison term, Supreme Court rules
The former president could be jailed within days after Supreme Court judges ruled against him.
Commonwealth Games: Australia's Sally Pearson withdraws from Gold Coast 2018
Hurdler Sally Pearson, Australia's face of the Commonwealth Games, withdraws before competing because of injury.
Final UK gender pay gap figures revealed
More than 10,000 companies publish gender pay gap data ahead of Wednesday's midnight deadline.
Russians protest over 'toxic' landfill near Moscow
The Russian capital has no recycling programme and its expanding rubbish landfills are causing health problems.
Philippines to temporarily close popular tourist island Boracay
The move follows concerns that sewage was being dumped in waters surrounding the tourist hub.
Dozen black holes found at galactic centre
A dozen black holes may lie at the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way, researchers say.
Why are female mass shooters so rare?
Nasim Aghdam's attack at YouTube HQ was a rare occurrence: only 4% of mass shooters in the US are female.
Spanish royals in awkward moment
Video shows Queen Letizia trying to stop her mother-in-law from taking a picture with her children.
Israel Folau: Rugby player criticised for anti-gay post
Rugby Australia says it does not agree with Israel Folau after he ignited a homophobia row.
Family sues doctor who 'used his sperm' to impregnate patient
A woman sues a fertility doctor after a genealogy website test result showed him to be her father.
Disabled passengers: 'Don’t even think about going to the toilet'
Wheelchair user Jemma Collins recalls how her dream holiday ended in disaster.
When Uber drivers replace ambulances
Uber drivers in the US are complaining that an increasing number of customers are using them like an ambulance service.
What would you do with free money?
Villagers in Kenya are taking part in the world's largest trial to see what happens when charity cash goes directly to the people who need it.
Trash Robot cleans up Chicago River's rubbish
The robot connects to the internet so web users can control it and donate to pay maintenance costs.
Using astronomy to save a species
Scientists have been developing a technique to count animals that is usually used to map stars.
Human Planet: Tribe's treehouses not real home, says BBC
In a 2011 episode of Human Planet, the Korowai tribe are shown moving into a house as a real home.
The Turkish orphans stranded after IS struggle in Iraq
The Islamic State group has left a complex legacy in Iraq including hundreds of wives and orphans, writes the BBC's Selin Girit.
What a 160-year-old skull tells us about a mutiny in India
The skull belonged to a soldier who was executed during the 1857 uprising against British rule.
What next for Trump's trade agenda?
Some believe the president's confrontational approach could reverse decades of trade liberalisation.
The names and faces of those killed in London
By the start of April 2018, 50 people had been killed in London. These are the victims.
Commonwealth Games: Scot Marc Austin wins bronze, Brownlee brothers miss out
Scotland's Marc Austin wins triathlon bronze at the Commonwealth Games as England's Brownlee brothers miss out on medals.
Bollywood star Salman Khan guilty of poaching https://ift.tt/2q570j2
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Final UK gender pay gap figures revealed https://ift.tt/2qcc30v
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Human Planet: Tribe's treehouses not real home, says BBC https://ift.tt/2EkVQe7
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Commonwealth Games: England's Jessica Learmonth wins triathlon silver https://ift.tt/2q4H3Ai
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Wikipedia word of the day is eucatastrophe : (literature) A catastrophe (dramatic event leading to plot resolution) that results in the protagonist's well-being. To celebrate April Fools’ Day, this week we are featuring a series of unusual concepts. Enjoy!
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Spanish royals in awkward moment https://ift.tt/2uJTnL2
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Disabled passengers: 'Don’t even think about going to the toilet' https://ift.tt/2Ei3ndH
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Where ambulances are being replaced by Uber https://ift.tt/2El4xoO
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The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued.
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