Monday, September 30, 2019

Vice President's seized luxury supercars auctioned off



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BBC reverses decision to reprimand anchor over Trump comments

The BBC has reversed its decision to reprimand anchor Naga Munchetty over her comments about President Donald Trump's racist language.

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Bournemouth mum backs radio aid funding campaign

Conor has a radio aid that helps him hear voices more clearly but not all councils fund the devices.

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Bolton: Kim Jong Un will never give up nuclear weapons

In his first public remarks since being fired by President Trump, former national security adviser John Bolton said North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un will not give up his nuclear weapons under any circumstance.

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Is red meat back on the menu?

A controversial study says the evidence fn health risks is so poor, people should keep on eating it.

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See how humans are harming the world's animals

A UN report highlighting the dire state of animal populations around the world said governments have 10-20 years to implement drastic changes to avoid a dire future.

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'Revolutionary' drug for prostate cancer

Olaparib could be a 'transformative' treatment for thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer, say experts.

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Denise Welch praised for 'brave' depression videos

The actress shares her experiences on Twitter about what she describes as an "unwelcome visitor".

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World Heart Day: Mum's transplant plea for sick toddler

Shannon Heagren has been told her 17-month-old son Grayson needs a transplant before he is two.

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Could your next beach vacation be in Saudi Arabia?

It's got year-round sunshine. It's got incredible beaches. It's got ancient historical sites. It's got theme parks. It's got luxury hotels. It's got adventure. It's got relaxation.

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable



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Saudi king's bodyguard shot dead



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Boris Johnson dismisses allegations of relationship with US businesswoman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted there was "no interest to declare" amid allegations he had a relationship with the American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri during the time he served as the Mayor of London.

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20 kangaroos killed in 'hit-and-run'

As many as 20 kangaroos are believed to have been run over by a vehicle in a mass slaughter in the Australian state of New South Wales.

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Adolescent mental health centre for Cardiff University

Researchers wants to find out how much social media, genetics and the environment impact on young people's mental health.

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Ultrasound breakthrough 'can spot cancer earlier'

A technique created at Heriot-Watt University produces images which pinpoint tumours and could replace biopsies.

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Firefighters with cancer demand government takes action

The UK's chief fire officer acknowledges his colleagues have a higher than average rate of cancer.

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Airline introduces seat map to allow passengers to avoid babies

Every traveler has their pet peeves, but crying babies are almost guaranteed to grate.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Hong Kong protesters clash with police for 17th week

Protesters continue to clash with police for the 17th consecutive week, launching petrol bombs and bricks in clashes ahead of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. CNN's Will Ripley reports live from Hong Kong.

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Health secretary 'looking seriously' at compulsory vaccines for schoolchildren

Matt Hancock says there is "absolute clarity" on the science and not being immunised puts others at risk.

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Zantac: CVS latest to suspend heartburn drug over cancer fears

CVS pharmacies become the latest to withdraw Zantac, a drug being investigated for cancer links.

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Saturday, September 28, 2019

China preparing to show off some incredible weaponry



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China struggling to kick its coal habit

On the coal-rich plains of Inner Mongolia, thick white smoke curls from the huge chimney of a thermal coal power plant which the Chinese Communist Party had pledged to stop constructing two years ago.

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Walk your dog daily or face a $2,700 fine

Dog owners could be fined up to $2,700 (AU$4,000) if they don't walk their pets at least once a day under new legislation recognizing animals as sentient beings in the Australian Capital Territory.

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Stolen gold coffin returns to Egypt

An ancient gold coffin is going home to Egypt -- where it was stolen nearly a decade ago.

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Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.

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Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.

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Zimbabwe's former president buried in his hometown

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe was buried Saturday in his home town of Kutama in the Zvimba district after three weeks of argument between the government and his family over his final resting place.

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Greta Thunberg got the world's attention. But are leaders really listening?

When Greta Thunberg began her speech to the United Nations, it was clear from the start that her address to world leaders would be different.

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Harry and Meghan visit South Africa where women and children are under siege

Nyanga -- a township near Cape Town and one of South Africa's most dangerous places -- this week hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their first tour of southern Africa.

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Boris Johnson could be forced out as UK Prime Minister next week

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be forced out of office next week as opposition lawmakers try to join forces to replace him with an interim administration in order to secure another Brexit delay.

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Model's mysterious death is shining a light on Thailand's entertainment industry

The mysterious death of a young woman in Thailand, whose body was found in the lobby of an apartment building, has gripped the nation and highlighted the risks women who work in the service and promotions industry face.

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Liverpool faces possible expulsion from the English League Cup

Liverpool faces possible expulsion from the English League Cup for fielding an ineligible player in last Wednesday's 2-0 third round victory over MK Dons.

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These cities were built to be capitals



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$6.5M painting found in elderly woman's kitchen



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The $84.5M skyscraper that looks like a 'shipwreck'



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Friday, September 27, 2019

Skin cancer: Half of people surviving advanced melanoma

An "extraordinary transformation" is how doctors describe therapies for advanced melanoma.

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Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

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We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety.

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Cervical cancer: Nottingham woman calls for earlier smear tests

Paige Hart, from Nottingham, calls for the smear test age to be lowered.

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BBC slammed for reprimanding anchor who called out Trump's racist language

The BBC faces a growing backlash and calls to overturn its decision to reprimand an anchor for her comments about US President Donald Trump.

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More than 300 people, mostly children, rescued from 'dehumanizing conditions'

Nigerian police rescued more than 300 people - mostly children -- held in "dehumanizing conditions" during a raid on a school on Thursday, City of Kaduna police spokesman Yakubu Sabo told CNN.

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Seized UK tanker leaves Iranian port

The UK-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero has left Iran, where it has been detained since July 19, and is heading for international waters.

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Fitness: 80s pop makes exercise a 'hidden veg'

A new fitness trend powered by 1980s pop classics is sweeping the country.

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Stolen gold coffin displayed at the Met for 10 years

An ancient gold coffin displayed at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is going home to Egypt -- where it was stolen nearly a decade ago.

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Arm tissue used to repair Rushcliffe cancer patient's tongue

Rebecca Patterson was in surgery for 11-and-a-half hours while the operation took place.

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Sepsis death: 'I had to watch my baby die in my arms'

A mother explains how her newborn son died from sepsis after complications during pregnancy.

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'Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?'

Many people diagnosed with dementia are capable of continuing to work for years – but employers often don’t realise it.

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Meet the youth activists fighting for climate action

Greta Thunberg is joined by teen activists from all over the world fighting for action against climate change.

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Asia stocks mostly fall on China data and trade uncertainty

Asian markets mostly dropped Friday on poor Chinese economic data and uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade talks.

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Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps through Angola minefield



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Dog creator regrets 'Frankenstein's monster'



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Indian children 'killed for defecating in public'

Two children from India's lowest caste were allegedly beaten to death after defecating in the open, according to authorities.

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UK PM's sister calls him 'reprehensible'

The sister of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned his rhetoric as "tasteless" and "reprehensible" as he faced a storm about his language in the UK Parliament.

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The most talked about moments in Milan Fashion Week

Some of the biggest names in Italian fashion bookended a shorter, tighter Milan Fashion Week, beginning with Prada and ending with a surprise Gucci protest.

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J.Lo returns to her iconic Versace dress from the 2000 Grammy's

You remember it. It was 2000, and Jennifer Lopez wore a plunging, jungle green Versace dress to the Grammy Awards, causing so many searches on Google that the company was inspired to create Google Image search.

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No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns.

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Canada's Green Party doctors photo of its leader holding a disposable cup

The party's leader Elizabeth May, who built her platform on sustainability, said she was "shocked" to find her team had doctored a photo of her to remove a disposable cup.

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Huge fire breaks out at French chemical plant

Around 130 firefights are tackling the large flames, which broke out in the early hours of September 26 in Rouen, France.

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The cities that were built to be national capitals

Two countries will soon move their capitals to different cities, designed and built exactly for that purpose.

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England cruises to win as USA shamed by horror tackle

England cruised to a 45-7 victory over the USA on Thursday to maintain its 100% start at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Abortion: Hundreds of healthcare workers oppose new law

The doctors, nurses and midwives say their consciences will not allow them to stay silent on the issue.

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Rugby World Cup live: Underdog USA takes on England



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Bacterial 'striptease' evades antibiotics

The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why some infections keep coming back.

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Abortion decriminalized in Sydney

Abortion has now been decriminalized in almost all of Australia after the country's most populous state voted to overturn a 119-year-old law.

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Malaysia's record-breaking waterslide

The downside to waterslides? The effort usually always exceeds the reward, at least where time's concerned.

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Uptake of all 13 child vaccinations drops

Coverage of host of vaccines, including those protecting against meningitis, mumps, tetanus and polio, fell in past year.

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Libyan migrants: Death is better than going here

More than six thousand people are stuck in detention centers for those caught trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

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China's navy adds another big weapon, the amphibious assault ship



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Sex, lies and legal consent: Can deceit turn sex into rape?

Can lying about a vasectomy, an STI test or being on the pill make someone guilty of a sexual offence?

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Asian markets mostly rise on trade optimism

Asian markets mostly rose Thursday, after President Donald Trump signed one trade deal and raised optimism about another.

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How Singapore is trying to solve its water shortage

Singapore uses about 430 million gallons of water every day — a number it expects could double in the next four decades.

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UK Parliament is back, and angrier than ever



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UN crowd laugh at UK PM's Brexit joke

In a United Nations speech on technology, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson jokingly compared the process of leaving the European Union to the classical Greek tale of Prometheus having his liver eaten by an eagle for eternity.

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Chinese relatives marry each other 23 times in 2 weeks

Eleven members of the same Chinese family allegedly staged 23 phoney marriages within two weeks -- all to access free housing.

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