EU bans TikTok from official devices across all three government institutions

The European Parliament on Tuesday banned TikTok from staff devices over cybersecurity concerns, meaning the Chinese video-sharing app is now barred in all three of the EU's main institutions.

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Medical body NICE backs online mental health treatments

The advisory board says offering online anxiety and depression therapies could ease pressure on NHS.

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Britain's guide dog shortage: Volunteers increase after BBC story

Since Sean Dilley shared the story of his retiring guide dog, some 4,500 volunteers have come forward.

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US citizen killed in West Bank as Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise

An Israeli-American citizen was killed in the occupied West Bank as tensions in the region continued to ratchet up after a weekend of violence.

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China should be honest on Covid origin, says US envoy

Beijing hits back that the outbreak's origin is "about science and should not be politicised".

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Zendaya, Michelle Yeoh and more of the best-dressed stars at the SAG Awards 2023

As Hollywood's biggest names gathered for the 29th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, it soon became clear that they were out to have fun. Sunday evening's red carpet was alive with playful detailing, sparkling sequins and saturated color.

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Parents to be offered weaning advice for babies in England

A series of local family hubs will be opened in England after a survey showed knowledge gaps existed.

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Netanyahu's crises mount as tens of thousands of Israelis protest across the country

Benjamin Netanyahu has not even been back in power two months, and already he faces unprecedented, multi-faceted challenges on nearly every front.

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One year into Ukraine war, US gas prices are lower. Here's what to expect ahead

For Ukraine, the year since Russia's invasion has been one of widespread death, destruction and displacement, as millions had their lives changed forever. Americans got off easy by comparison, with most feeling the impact of the war only at the gas pump.

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Brexit deal on Northern Ireland nears as King Charles welcomes EU chief von der Leyen at Windsor

King Charles III is set to meet the European Commission president on Monday as Britain and the EU work to finally reach an agreement on trade rules in Northern Ireland -- a thorny and sensitive issue that has fueled post-Brexit tensions in Europe and on the island of Ireland.

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Man, 55, who can hear again 'saved from silent world'

Ian Milner, 55, says he has suffered bullying and abuse because of his hearing loss.

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She's the only woman living on an island of convicted criminals

When Giulia Manca traveled to Pianosa, a former Italian prison island, back in 2011, she was looking forward to a relaxing sunshine break before returning home.

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Russian spacecraft for astronauts stranded by leak docks with space station

Russia launched a Soyuz spacecraft to replace a capsule that sprang a coolant leak in December, leaving two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut without a ride home.

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Dry canals, low rivers and shrunken lakes: Europe braces for severe drought amid winter heatwave

A winter heatwave, record low levels of rain and a startling lack of snow in Europe are pushing rivers, canals and lakes across the continent to alarmingly low levels, with experts warning there could be repeat of last year's severe droughts.

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About 160,000 people protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv

About 160,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv Saturday night against the Israeli government's plans to weaken the country's judicial system, crowd expert Ofer Grinboim Liron told CNN. That would make it one of the biggest single demonstrations yet against the legislation.

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Two Israelis shot and killed in the West Bank, settler leader says

Two Israelis were shot and killed in the West Bank Sunday, local settler leader Yossi Dagan said, calling it "an extremely serious terrorist attack."

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El Salvador begins transferring thousands to 'mega prison' amid gang crackdown

El Salvador's government moved thousands of suspected gang members to a newly opened "mega prison" on Friday, the latest step in a controversial crackdown on crime that has caused the Central American nation's prison population to soar.

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Armed group has released its last three hostages in Papua New Guinea, says prime minister

A group of hostages being held for ransom by armed criminals in a remote region of Papua New Guinea have all now been freed, the country's Prime Minister James Marape said Sunday.

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India's opposition vows to keep 'raising questions about Adani group' after spokesperson arrested

When dozens of security personnel crowded onto the runway of New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport on Thursday, it was not to capture a terrorist or fleeing criminal mastermind, or even to apprehend an unruly passenger.

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Major new museum in India tackles art world bias and the male gaze

India's long-awaited MAP Museum of Art and Photography, a major new cultural institution in the southern city of Bengaluru, welcomed its first visitors this month, offering a glimpse at a 60,000-item collection that may help reframe the subcontinent's art history.

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CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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CNN's Sam Kiley visits a field hospital in Bakhmut, Ukraine, and rides with American medics on the war front who volunteered to treat those wounded.

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Flight from Auckland lands 16 hours later in ... Auckland

It's the stuff of nightmares. You're trying to get somewhere, you've prepped and planned and you're doing your best and yet you end up right back where you started.

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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.

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CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.

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Isa Soares analyzes the war in Ukraine using maps with Royal United Services Instiitute's Dr. Neil Melvin.

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US plans to expand training of Taiwanese forces

The US is planning to increase the number of US troops training Taiwanese forces on the self-governing island in the coming months, according to US officials.

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Nigeria opposition senatorial candidate gunned down days before crucial elections

A manhunt is underway for the killers of a senatorial candidate for Nigeria's opposition Labor Party, who was shot and burned in his campaign vehicle late Wednesday in the country's southeastern Enugu State, local police said Thursday.

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BBC won't be 'put off' covering India by tax raids and censorship

The BBC says it will not be "put off" from reporting in India after the government prevented a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from airing in the country and raided the broadcaster's offices.

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Three men arrested after Northern Ireland detective shot

Three men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a high-profile detective in Northern Ireland.

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Nasal decongestant safety review due to rare brain risk

Experts are assessing a very rare side effect of nasal decongestants that could harm brain blood flow.

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Ethnic minority Covid death gap closes – ONS

Data shows ethnic minorities are no longer more likely to die from the virus than white people .

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How hospitals could avoid future PPE chaos

Innovative ways to use personal protective equipment have emerged since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Why UK supermarkets are rationing fruit and vegetables

Major UK supermarkets have started rationing the sale of some staple fruits and salad vegetables, blaming poor weather that has depressed production in Spain and north Africa.

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Derby maternity deaths may have been prevented - report

The deaths were under the care of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust over a 16-month period.

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Killer guru's temporary release from prison sparks anger in India. And it's not the first time

A convicted killer and rapist revered by millions as a religious guru has been granted temporary release from prison for the fourth time in 12 months, Indian officials confirmed Wednesday, angering activists who say it sets a dangerous precedent in a country grappling with violence against women.

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Changes to Roald Dahl's classic children's books spark censorship spat

The news that changes have been made to the works of best-selling children's author Roald Dahl has been met with anger from leading writers, including Booker prizewinner Salman Rushdie, who branded the changes "absurd censorship."

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Experts: this is the best cash back card of 2022

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South Korean court grants gay couple health benefits in landmark ruling

A South Korean court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a same-sex couple seeking equal health benefits, overturning a lower court's earlier decision in a ruling hailed by supporters and activists as the first recognition of the legal rights of such couples.

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'This is a dream': Burna Boy, Afrobeats stars take center stage at the NBA All-Star game

The stars were out at Sunday's NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah -- from basketball legends LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, to Nigerian musical titans Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema.

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Nurses to suspend 48-hour strike as talks with government start

Action planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing agrees to meet the government.

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WADA appeals case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva

The protracted doping saga involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva entered another phase on Tuesday as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought

Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer's emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups.

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Gambling: Government expected to tighten regulation on sector

A forthcoming government white paper on gambling is expected to tighten regulation in the sector.

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Japan promises to 'lead the world' in fighting Russian aggression with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid

Japan pledged $5.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday, nearly quadrupling the amount of money Tokyo has promised to Kyiv since Russia invaded its neighbor nearly a year ago.

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As Biden visits Ukraine, China's top diplomat goes to Russia

As US President Joe Biden touched down in Ukraine to meet with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, China's top diplomat was traveling in the opposite direction, on his way to Russia.

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Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu arrived in Accra, Ghana on Sunday evening after it was flown from Turkey, Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFA) said.

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Symbrachydactyly: Bionic arm hopes for girl from Wymondham

Caitlin has a condition which meant she was born with no bones in the fingers of her left hand.

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Kim Jong Un's sister makes 'shooting range' threat as North Korea tests more missiles

North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Breast cancer: Living life after treatment

BBC news editor Carly Appleby reflects on life six years after her breast cancer diagnosis, aged 37.

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US announces $100 million in earthquake relief funding for Turkey and Syria

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday announced $100 million in disaster relief aid for Turkey and Syria as the countries grapple with the aftermath of a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 46,000 people.

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British Medical Association calls government reckless over pay talks

BMA members have been balloted over a junior doctors strike, with the result expected on Monday,

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Romanian doctors investigated for reusing implants from dead patients

Romanian prosecutors said on Saturday they have opened a criminal investigation into five doctors suspected of reusing hundreds of medical implants extracted from dead patients.

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This Indigenous tribe's totem pole was stolen and sold for $45. After waiting 110 years, they finally have it back

A totem pole removed from an Indigenous burial site more than a century ago and kept on display in a Canadian museum has been repatriated to the Nuxalk Nation.

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Six charged after 18 people found dead in truck in Bulgaria, officials say

Bulgarian prosecutors have charged six people with human trafficking after 18 Afghans were found dead inside a truck dumped on a dirt road near the capital Sofia on Friday.

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US conducts helicopter raid in Syria capturing ISIS official

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Three weeks missing: Police have not yet found a trace of missing 45-year-old woman

One video shows a single blue glove, found in the field where missing British mother Nicola Bulley was last seen before she vanished over three weeks ago.

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King Charles turns to 'Cats' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for flagship coronation music

Britain's King Charles III has enlisted the help of acclaimed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the flagship anthem for his upcoming coronation.

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How 'extraordinary' survivors are still being pulled from rubble 10 days after massive earthquake

More than 10 days after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, people continue to be pulled from the rubble alive, defying expectations for survival after so many hours.

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Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead under earthquake rubble in Turkey

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria.

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History repeats itself with anti-China land ownership proposals

New efforts to bar Chinese citizens and others from owning property in Texas and other states echo the treatment of Asian people in the US more than 100 years ago, when Congress barred them from obtaining citizenship and multiple state laws restricted land ownership.

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At least two killed as militants storm Karachi police headquarters

At least two people were killed and two others injured Friday after militants stormed the police headquarters in Karachi, according to ambulance officials in Pakistan's capital.

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Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline

Shortly before leaving for his first state visit to China on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a thinly veiled criticism of his powerful ally, saying the two countries' relationship has not lived up to expectations.

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California's heavy rains deliver hope of a lifeline for one devastated industry -- rice

The fierce storms and heavy rain that have pounded California in recent weeks could be the lifeline that one industry -- and the communities that rely on it for their own survival -- desperately needs.

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Junk food: Wales may ban meal deals to tackle obesity

People say there are healthy meal deal options, while some would "be lost" without them.

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Disability: Doctor felt shunned by hospitals in Wales

Hospitals in Wales "didn't want to know" about the needs of disabled staff, says Dr Georgie Budd.

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Nurses to stage 48-hour strike as dispute escalates

Royal College of Nursing to take action from 1 to 3 March in England in biggest walkout of dispute.

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Search of BBC offices by Indian government enters third day

Indian tax officials continued their search of the BBC's offices in New Delhi and Mumbai for the third consecutive day, two sources with knowledge of the matter told CNN, weeks after the country banned a documentary from the British broadcaster that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alleged role in deadly riots more than 20 years ago.

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Wolverhampton teen embracing life after leg amputation

Jude Aston says he is like a "new man" after deciding to have his leg amputated.

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Belgian goalkeeper dies aged 25 after reportedly collapsing following penalty save during match

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel has died aged 25 after reportedly collapsing following a penalty save during a match on Saturday.

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One of 12 boys rescued from Thai cave dies

Duangphet Phromthep, one of the 12 boys rescued from a flooded Thai cave after a weekslong operation that drew global attention in 2018, has died in the UK, British and Thai officials announced Wednesday.

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Ambulance waits putting disabled children's lives at risk, doctors warn

Severely disabled children, who rely on emergency care, are being put at risk, doctors warn.

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Woman asks 'what day is it?' when pulled from the rubble 228 hours after earthquake

A confused woman asked her rescuers "What day is it?" when pulled alive from the rubble of last week's earthquake after 228 hours, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu reported Wednesday, as another woman aged 77 was also rescued from the debris.

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Four arrested in Florida for alleged roles in assassination of Haitian president

Four men have been arrested and charged in Florida in connection to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, federal officials in Miami-Dade announced Tuesday.

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The UK’s most expensive drug saved one sister, but it is too late for the other

A toddler becomes the first to be treated by the NHS with a new gene therapy costing £2.875 million.

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Russia delays launch of rescue spacecraft

Officials at Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, have opted to delay the launch of a spacecraft meant to replace one deemed not safe enough to transport astronauts after a second vehicle — a cargo ship — sprang a leak on Saturday, according to NASA.

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Parents met with track star who shot daughter. They didn't hear what they wanted.

Reeva Steenkamp's parents say they are "still grieving" for their daughter, 10 years after she was shot and killed by her boyfriend, former South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius.

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Russian frigate docks in South Africa ahead of joint naval drills with China and Russia

Russia's Admiral Gorshkov frigate, armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles has docked in Cape Town, South Africa ahead of joint military drills with South Africa, Russia and China, Cape town's Russian Consulate said on Monday.

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NATO allies worry about dwindling ammo stockpiles as they try to keep Ukraine's troops firing

In the 12 months since President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine, one of the biggest surprises has been the willingness with which Western countries, especially in Europe, have handed over increasingly sophisticated military equipment for Ukrainian use.

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'Butts: A Backstory' explores the cultural history of the backside

In the introduction to her book "Butts: A Backstory," journalist Heather Radke recalls a moment when, at 10 years old, she and a friend were cat-called by two teenage boys while out riding their bikes.

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Hospitals in England with worst A&E waits revealed

More than half of patients have waited more than four hours in some trusts in England this winter.

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Palestinian man killed and 13 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank, say Palestinian officials

A Palestinian man was killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli raid in Nablus early Monday, Palestinian health officials said, in what Israeli authorities said was an operation to arrest suspects in the fatal shooting of an Israeli soldier last year.

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Premier League club Brentford 'disgusted' by 'barrage of abusive racist messages' received by star player

English Premier League side Brentford is "disgusted and saddened" by "abusive racist messages" received by star player Ivan Toney following Saturday's match against London rival Arsenal, according to a statement released by the club.

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Hollywood weight loss jab to be sold by Boots chemist

The once-a-week injection called Wegovy, said to be used by some celebrities, blunts appetite.

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Northumberland hospitals test drone flights for medical supplies

The test scheme will see chemo drugs, blood samples and mail flown between hospitals at up to 70mph.

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'This is not over': Canadian women's national soccer team calls off strike, says they are being 'forced back to work'

The Canadian women's national soccer team has called off its strike and resumed training after the sport's governing body Canada Soccer threatened legal action, players said on February 11.

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More than 33,000 dead after earthquake

More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday, with tens of thousands more left injured.

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Flights canceled as New Zealand's largest city braces for Cyclone Gabrielle

Residents of New Zealand's biggest city were urged on Sunday to prepare for the impact of a storm that buffeted Australia's Norfolk Island overnight.

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Hackers interrupt Iran president's TV speech on anniversary of revolution

The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly interrupted a televised speech by President Ebrahim Raisi.

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Alleged gang rape in Pakistan's 'Central Park' sparks protests

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Nurses strike: A&E and cancer staff could join further walkouts

The Royal College of Nursing is considering a 48-hour strike in England as a row over pay intensifies.

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Iran frees dissident Farhad Meysami after photos of his emaciated condition cause outrage

An Iranian doctor and rights activist has been released from Tehran's infamous Evin prison one week after photographs of his severely emaciated condition emerged on social media.

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A 10-year effort to officially end the Iraq War

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, after trying for 10 years, is on the cusp of getting Congress to repeal the authorizations that led the US into war against Iraq in the early '90s and again in the early '00s.

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See the haunting photos of 'ghost ships,' which have lain in wait for centuries in the Baltic Sea

Plunging into the icy waters surrounding Scandinavia, divers Jonas Dahm and Carl Douglas hunt for vessels long lost to the ocean, what they call the "ghost ships'' of the Baltic Sea.

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Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish

Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey surpassed 25,000.

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Police arrest three after protest at asylum seeker hotel in England

Police in the northern England town of Knowsley, Merseyside, arrested three people on Friday after violence broke out during a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.

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SpaceX admits blocking Ukraine from using satellite technology

The president of SpaceX revealed the company has taken active steps to prevent Ukrainian forces from using the critical Starlink satellite technology with Ukrainian drones that are a key component of their fight against Russia.

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Spain will offer citizenship to freed political prisoners from Nicaragua

Spain will offer a path to citizenship for 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners who were recently released from prison and many of whom were sent to the United States on Thursday, a spokesman for Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNN.

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Shinzo Abe exposes Trump's thought process ahead of US-North Korea summit in posthumous memoir

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged then-President Donald Trump not to relent with North Korea and to keep up the threat of military pressure, according to his memoir.

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Salman Rushdie's magical new novel 'Victory City' contains 'the wisdom of a lifetime'

The story of Pampa Kampana, poet, prophet and mother of the empire of Bisnaga, begins with fire.

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Strikes Update: How Friday 10 February’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike and other industrial action, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Bridgend: Surgery changes could halve waiting times

Tweaks to hip and knee surgeries could allow more patients to be sent home on the same day.

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Egypt opens 4,000-year-old tomb to the public

Egypt has restored, documented and opened to tourists the Middle Kingdom tomb of Meru, the oldest site accessible to the public on Luxor's West Bank, home to some of its most spectacular Pharaonic monuments including the Valley of the Kings.

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Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the US

The Nicaraguan government released more than 200 political prisoners, many of whom arrived in the United States on Thursday, according to officials, following years of repression by the country's President Daniel Ortega.

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Flowers, teddy bears and tears as Canada mourns day care deaths in bus crash

Hundreds of Quebecers wept openly Thursday as they visited a makeshift memorial stacked with teddy bears, flowers and notes of condolence after the shocking deaths of two children in a day care near Montreal.

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Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has "made a deposit" to buy Sheffield United, in a takeover that would make him the only Black majority owner in England's top two professional leagues.

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More US firms in Taiwan say they're seeing 'significant disruption' due to rising tension with China

The number of companies in Taiwan saying they're experiencing business disruptions due to rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing has almost doubled, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan.

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Planning a Europe trip? Better book now

When it comes to planning a European vacation, travel industry experts have traditionally advised tourists hoping to save money and avoid crowds to visit popular destinations like Italy, France, and Spain in off-season windows, like late winter or early spring.

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This fan has shaped anti-discrimination policy in Australian cricket after alleging racial abuse at a match

Two years after alleging he was racially abused at a cricket match, an Indian fan has had a hand in shaping how the sport tackles discrimination in Australia.

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2 children died, 6 others injured after bus crashes into daycare near Montreal

Authorities in Quebec said two children have died and six others were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a city bus drove into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb Wednesday morning.

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Cuban who shot to fame after he was rescued as a boy from Florida straits is set to become a lawmaker

Elián González, the Cuban boy whose custody battle stoked Cold War-era tensions, has been nominated to serve in the island's National Assembly, the communist-party daily Granma said Monday.

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China to offer free fertility treatment in bid to boost record low birth rate

China is planning to offer free fertility treatment to citizens under its national insurance scheme in a bid to reverse its plummeting birth rate.

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How scientists are kept fed and happy in one of the most remote places on Earth

No place on Earth is colder than East Antarctica. Due to its higher elevation, not even West Antarctica can touch its hostile temperatures.

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Hong Kong is set to give away 500,000 free airline tickets to lure back tourists

Hong Kong's government has announced plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets as part of efforts to revive its tourism industry and attract visitors back to the city.

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found alive in Turkey earthquake rubble

International football player Christian Atsu has been found alive and is in "stable condition" at a local hospital following Monday's earthquake in southern Turkey, the Ghana Football Association and Atsu's agent said on Tuesday.

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Al Hilal shock Flamengo with 3-2 win in Club World Cup semifinal

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal stunned South American champions Flamengo to reach the Club World Cup final with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday thanks to two penalties from Salem Al Dawsari and a close-range strike from Luciano Vietto.

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Norwich surgeon given warning over life-changing injuries

Panel finds surgeon Camilo Valero's actions "risked damaging public confidence in the profession".

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NHS Strikes: Unite ambulance staff on second day of strike

The Welsh government has said there is no more money to offer NHS workers.

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Cancer patient's medical supplies donated to Ukraine

Mark Lindesay had thousands of pounds worth of unused medical supplies when he died, his family say.

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Harry Styles' jumpsuit divides opinion

Harry Styles had a night to remember. Not only did he take home two Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, but he also served up some of the ceremony's most talked-about outfits.

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Australia's central bank signals more tightening ahead after hiking rates to decade high

Australia's central bank raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to a decade-high of 3.35% on Tuesday and reiterated that further increases would be needed, in a more hawkish policy tilt than many had expected.

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One of last NHS dentists in Felixstowe goes private

The dental practice tells patients only private dental care will be offered from 1 April.

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These rail cars were left to rot in the jungle. They've since been dramatically transformed

Railways have long been a source of fascination for travelers, allowing us to experience journeys at a slower pace and revisit a time when packed airplanes and crowded airports weren't the norm.

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Russian diesel prices fall in Europe despite latest ban

Europe's ban on Russia's diesel arrived painlessly on Sunday.

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University apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Ukrainian player during basketball game

Colorado State University has apologized to Utah State's Ukrainian junior guard after spectators chanted 'Russia" toward him at a men's basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado Saturday night.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E has a mile of wires it doesn't need. That's a big deal

Ford showed this week that it's not going to be as easy for traditional automakers to catch Tesla in the race to build the better electric vehicle, despite what Tesla's doubters think.

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How NHS strikes on Monday 6 February will affect you

What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Landmark national security trial of Hong Kong democracy activists begins. Here's what you need to know

Some were seasoned politicians and veteran protest leaders. Others were academics, unionists and health care workers. They hailed from different generations and held a range of political views, but were brought together by what they say was a shared commitment to Hong Kong's democratic future.

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HIV testing: Free do-it-at home kit offered in England

The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post.

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Iran pardons or commutes sentence of 'large' number of prisoners, state media reports

Iran will pardon or commute the sentences of a large number of prisoners as part of an annual amnesty, state media reported Sunday, although it is unclear how this will apply to people arrested in the recent wave of protests.

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Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

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Lib Dems call for higher pay for social care staff

Sir Ed Davey says a higher minimum wage for the sector would help prevent an "exodus" to better paid jobs.

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Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say

At least 22 people have died in connection widespread forest fires in south-central Chile, according to government officials.

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She used hidden cameras to help students cheat exams. Now she's wanted by Interpol

Think "international manhunt" and the image that likely springs to mind is that of a hardened criminal like a murderer, bank robber or billion-dollar fraudster -- not the middle-aged boss of a high school tuition center.

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FGM: 'I'll save another girl by talking about female genital mutilation'

A survivor and a detective say stopping the brutal ritual has become their life's work.

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There's a sense that another turning point is approaching in Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's mass mobilization, looming offensive and missile-borne terror against civilians is triggering fresh calls for even greater Western lethal aid to Ukraine, days after leaders signed off on their latest package that included the first tanks.

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Rishi Sunak has had a torrid first 100 days as Britain's leader. But the Conservatives might not be doomed

Earlier this week, Rishi Sunak celebrated his first 100 days as prime minister of the United Kingdom.

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Covid: Last chance for adults under-50 to get booster

People aged 16-49 in England have until 12 February to take up the offer of a free vaccine booster.

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US, EU, G7 and Australia announce new price cap on Russian petroleum products

The US and allies are trying to further limit Russia's ability to make money and finance its war efforts with new price limits on products like gasoline and fuel oil, a senior Treasury official announced Friday -- adding to sanctions on Russian energy sales in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

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South Korea court rejects temple's claim to statue it says pirates pillaged

A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a Buddhist temple's claim to a statue that it said Japanese pirates looted in the 14th century, clearing the way for Japan to press for its return.

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Protesters use climbing equipment to board ship and scale nearly 400-foot Shell oil platform

Activists from the campaign group Greenpeace have boarded a ship in the Atlantic Ocean and scaled a Shell oil platform that is currently being transported to the North Sea.

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Far from Bakhmut, an intense fight in trenches and minefields

In the town of Krasnohorivka, grim Soviet-era apartment buildings stand nearly but not quite empty, with only a few residents remaining. Blocks on the southern edges of town are burned shells, windows shattered and awnings dangling in the winter breeze. Houses are largely shuttered; their tenants long gone. The central square is abandoned and eerie.

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Couple leave ticketless baby at Israeli airport check-in

A couple abandoned their baby at an airport check-in desk in Tel Aviv, Israel after arriving without a ticket for the child.

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'A blood test saved my life' says young cancer patient

Research from Teenage Cancer Trust suggests many 18-24 year-olds don't know the five major things to look for.

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Israel and Sudan finalize text of peace agreement, says Israeli foreign minister

Israel and Sudan have finalized the text of a peace agreement to be signed "later this year," Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced on Thursday.

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Blinken under pressure to push China on role in lethal fentanyl trade when he visits Beijing

Members of Congress are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to pressure China to do more to curb the flow of fentanyl and synthetic opioids into the United States on his visit to the country which is expected to take place in the next few days.

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CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Pope Francis attracts more than one million worshippers to DRC Mass

More than one million people attended Pope Francis' Mass in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Wednesday, the Vatican Press Office said, citing figures estimated by local authorities.

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'It's all empty promises': Palestinians feel betrayed by US, warn there's only so much they can bear

Abu A'asem brews pot after pot of his specialty Arabic coffee, despite the pouring rain. His corner stand at the heart of Ramallah is always busy, no matter the weather, but his future as a Palestinian is very much as gloomy as the skies above.

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Greece's secret green 'virgin island'

The Greek island of Samothrace is a vision in green. The craggy rocks of Mount Saos, the island's highest mountain at 5,285 feet (1,611 meters), give way to gentle slopes covered in oddly shaped plane trees, oak woodlands and majestic cedars.

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North East ambulance staff lacked critical medicines, CQC finds

A damning report on North East Ambulance Service highlights concerns over management of medicines.

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US and India to boost defense and technology cooperation as China threat grows

The United States and India are taking steps to strengthen their defense partnership, officials said Tuesday, the latest sign of cooperation between the two countries in the face of an increasingly assertive China.

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Britain hit by biggest day of strikes in a decade as pay disputes escalate

As many as half a million workers will strike across Britain on Wednesday, closing schools, canceling university lectures and bringing most of the rail network to a standstill in what unions say will be the biggest single day of walkouts in more than a decade.

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