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world-36659258 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-36659258 | Profile: Duterte the controversial 'strongman' of the Philippines | Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the 16th president of the Philippines on 30 June 2016, promising to fight crime and corruption. | He has since attracted intense controversy for a bloody drug war and a string of controversial remarks deemed offensive or sexist by many observers. He has also been criticised by the international community and rights groups that say his policies amount to human rights abuses. Despite international condemnation, he re... | Summarize the following text.
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He has since attracted intense controversy for a bloody drug war and a string of controversial remarks deemed offensive or sexist by many observers. He has also been criticised by the international community and rights groups that say his policies amount ... | true |
uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | Green Man Festival tents donated to refugees in France | 500 tents and 200 sleeping bags have been donated to the refugee crisis by festival-goers at a music event. | The Newport to Calais Aid Collective accepted the donations at the music festival, held at the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell, over the weekend. They will be sent to France, where activists say many migrants and refugees are still sleeping rough after "the Jungle" camp's closure. The collective said the donations would ... | Summarize the following text.
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The Newport to Calais Aid Collective accepted the donations at the music festival, held at the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell, over the weekend. They will be sent to France, where activists say many migrants and refugees are still sleeping rough after "the... | true |
10361650 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10361650 | Spending cuts 'are threatening construction jobs' | 142,000 homes would not be built if the government cuts its housing budget by a third, according to a housing charity. | The National Housing Federation said it believed the housing budget could be cut by up to 32% over four years. This could lead to 200,000 construction jobs being lost or not created, and 350,000 people being added to housing waiting lists in England, it said. The government is set to announce cuts in the Budget on Tues... | Summarize the following text.
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The National Housing Federation said it believed the housing budget could be cut by up to 32% over four years. This could lead to 200,000 construction jobs being lost or not created, and 350,000 people being added to housing waiting lists in England, it s... | true |
health-48283242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48283242 | Cannabis meds: 'I risk criminal record to help my child' | A Suffolk couple say they have been able to bring their daughter's cannabis medicines back into the UK, after the Home Office granted them an exemption. | Fergus WalshMedical correspondent@BBCFergusWalshon Twitter Speaking minutes after clearing customs at Stansted Airport, he told the BBC: "Every time I come back from the Netherlands I am really anxious that they might stop me and then I risk a criminal record, and also having Indie's medicine taken away which would pot... | Summarize the following text.
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Fergus WalshMedical correspondent@BBCFergusWalshon Twitter Speaking minutes after clearing customs at Stansted Airport, he told the BBC: "Every time I come back from the Netherlands I am really anxious that they might stop me and then I risk a criminal re... | true |
uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | Cannabis plant waste found fly-tipped in Suffolk village | 50 bags of marijuana waste have been dumped in a Suffolk village. | A mound of about 50 bin bags full of "remnants" of marijuana plants were dumped in Henstead, near Lowestoft in Suffolk, on Friday. People are being warned not to touch the waste as it could contain spores which can cause health problems. Suffolk Police is working with the council to investigate the fly-tipping. A spoke... | Summarize the following text.
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A mound of about 50 bin bags full of "remnants" of marijuana plants were dumped in Henstead, near Lowestoft in Suffolk, on Friday. People are being warned not to touch the waste as it could contain spores which can cause health problems. Suffolk Police is... | true |
uk-scotland-53203877 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53203877?intlink_from_url=&link_location=live-reporting-story | No decision on European holidays from Scotland | Scottish ministers have not yet taken a decision on whether to allow holidaymakers to travel to countries not on the UK's quarantine list. | A UK government spokesman said blanket restrictions on travel to some European countries will be relaxed from 6 July. The UK government has powers over border controls. However, health protection issues on overseas travel must be supported by Scottish government regulations because health is a devolved matter. Scottish... | Summarize the following text.
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A UK government spokesman said blanket restrictions on travel to some European countries will be relaxed from 6 July. The UK government has powers over border controls. However, health protection issues on overseas travel must be supported by Scottish gov... | true |
entertainment-arts-23417708 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23417708 | EastEnders reflects Royal birth | 13.3 million people tuned in to watch the birth of Prince George on the BBC, according to overnight figures. | Dot Cotton and Abi Branning were seen discussing the new arrival in the episode, broadcast at 19:30 BST. The birth was confirmed shortly after 20:30 on Monday. Some 2.6 million viewers were watching rolling coverage on BBC One when the announcement came. About 7.1 million heard the news during an ad break on ITV's Coro... | Summarize the following text.
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Dot Cotton and Abi Branning were seen discussing the new arrival in the episode, broadcast at 19:30 BST. The birth was confirmed shortly after 20:30 on Monday. Some 2.6 million viewers were watching rolling coverage on BBC One when the announcement came. ... | true |
business-51364102 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51364102 | Travelex: Bank currency services still offline after hack | Customers of Sainsbury's Bank and Virgin Money are still unable to order foreign currency online or over the phone more than a month after the service was suspended. | The problem stems from provider Travelex, which is still working to bring back services more than a month after it suffered a major cyber attack. Customers are able to buy in branches, but cannot order money online or over the phone. It is understood the currency firm aims to start restoring services this week. Travele... | Summarize the following text.
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The problem stems from provider Travelex, which is still working to bring back services more than a month after it suffered a major cyber attack. Customers are able to buy in branches, but cannot order money online or over the phone. It is understood the ... | true |
business-19388633 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-19388633 | Apple seeks to ban sale of eight Samsung phones in US | Apple has asked a US court to ban eight Samsung smartphones and tablets in the US, saying they infringe its patents. | The phones include the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 AT&T model, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Galaxy S2 T-Mobile model, Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge and Galaxy Prevail. It comes in the wake of Apple's US court victory over its rival, which saw the South Korean company ordered to pay $1.05bn (£655m) for copying p... | Summarize the following text.
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The phones include the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 AT&T model, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Galaxy S2 T-Mobile model, Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge and Galaxy Prevail. It comes in the wake of Apple's US court victory over its rival, which saw the ... | true |
entertainment-arts-40626224 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40626224 | Doctor Who: Fans react to Jodie Whittaker casting | 13 is an unlucky number for some, but for Jodie Whittaker it's the lucky one. | Hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined the debate about the news that Jodie Whittaker is to star as the first female Doctor. While some people talked about the great role model the new Doctor would be for girls and women, others wondered why it had taken so long and some were firmly in the camp that th... | Summarize the following text.
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Hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined the debate about the news that Jodie Whittaker is to star as the first female Doctor. While some people talked about the great role model the new Doctor would be for girls and women, others wondered ... | true |
world-europe-isle-of-man-18158964 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-18158964 | Isle of Man whale sighting is 'once in a lifetime' | A minke whale has been spotted off the Manx coast for the first time in 13 years. | Eleanor Stone from the Manx Wildlife Trust recorded four separate sightings near the Calf of Man on Monday. Minke whales, which can weigh up to 10 tonnes, are sometimes spotted off the Manx coast in late summer. Ms Stone said: "We were amazed when the whale circled the boat, it really was a once in a lifetime experienc... | Summarize the following text.
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Eleanor Stone from the Manx Wildlife Trust recorded four separate sightings near the Calf of Man on Monday. Minke whales, which can weigh up to 10 tonnes, are sometimes spotted off the Manx coast in late summer. Ms Stone said: "We were amazed when the wha... | true |
world-us-canada-51304366 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51304366 | White House pushes back as Bolton book threatens revelations | The White House has told John Bolton, who was fired as national security adviser last year, to delete classified material from his unpublished book. | The National Security Council said the book had "top secret" details that must be removed, a claim Mr Bolton rejects. A manuscript of the book reportedly claims that President Donald Trump linked freezing military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour. The book row comes as the questioning period of the imp... | Summarize the following text.
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The National Security Council said the book had "top secret" details that must be removed, a claim Mr Bolton rejects. A manuscript of the book reportedly claims that President Donald Trump linked freezing military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a politica... | true |
business-52819591 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52819591 | UK furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers | 11 million workers are on the government's furlough scheme, according to the latest official figures. | Claims for subsidies filed by employers rose to £15bn from £11.1bn, it added. The scheme, brought in to mitigate the effects of coronavirus, allows employees to receive 80% of their monthly salary up to £2,500. A similar scheme for self-employed workers saw 2.3 million claims made worth £6.8bn. The Self-Employed Income... | Summarize the following text.
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Claims for subsidies filed by employers rose to £15bn from £11.1bn, it added. The scheme, brought in to mitigate the effects of coronavirus, allows employees to receive 80% of their monthly salary up to £2,500. A similar scheme for self-employed workers s... | true |
world-europe-guernsey-17547956 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-17547956 | Regular Alderney to Guernsey ferry link to begin in May | A new company plans to launch a daily ferry service between Jersey and Guernsey in June. | Dan Meinke, the owner of new company Bumblebee, said he was expecting to take delivery of a 32ft motor catamaran which would take 12 passengers. In addition to scheduled, one-hour crossings, he said he planned to offer charters and fishing and diving trips. Manche Iles Express ran an occasional inter-island service in ... | Summarize the following text.
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Dan Meinke, the owner of new company Bumblebee, said he was expecting to take delivery of a 32ft motor catamaran which would take 12 passengers. In addition to scheduled, one-hour crossings, he said he planned to offer charters and fishing and diving trip... | true |
health-36672762 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-36672762 | Junior doctors' row: The basics of the dispute | 2016 has seen the biggest industrial action in the NHS since the junior doctors' strike in 1975. | What caused the dispute? It erupted over the introduction of a new contract. Ministers announced in 2012 they wanted to change the term and conditions, which were originally agreed in the 1990s. Talks began but broke down in 2014. By the summer of 2015, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced he could wait no longer as ... | Summarize the following text.
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What caused the dispute? It erupted over the introduction of a new contract. Ministers announced in 2012 they wanted to change the term and conditions, which were originally agreed in the 1990s. Talks began but broke down in 2014. By the summer of 2015, H... | true |
technology-56890264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56890264 | CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing | 5 Live's Million by 30 podcast is back with a special episode looking at the world of social media influencers. | By Elisabeth MahyWake Up to Money, 5 Live With a make-up brand and two million followers on Instagram, beauty influencer CC Clarke has built a highly successful business career through social media. For small businesses, "tapping into social media will be your secret weapon", she says. It is a rapidly growing field. Mo... | Summarize the following text.
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By Elisabeth MahyWake Up to Money, 5 Live With a make-up brand and two million followers on Instagram, beauty influencer CC Clarke has built a highly successful business career through social media. For small businesses, "tapping into social media will be... | true |
uk-england-devon-54827924 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-54827924 | Coronavirus: 'Christmas mad' mum put up lights early for smiles | A mother has started her Christmas decorations after her children saw them on TV. | Sam Lillico, 25, who lives in Exmouth, Devon, with her children Evie, eight, Leo, six, and Ava, three, has covered her home in lights. Miss Lillico said while this Christmas would be different due to the pandemic, she wanted to make sure it was good. She said: "I love Christmas. It is a bit early this year but with loc... | Summarize the following text.
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Sam Lillico, 25, who lives in Exmouth, Devon, with her children Evie, eight, Leo, six, and Ava, three, has covered her home in lights. Miss Lillico said while this Christmas would be different due to the pandemic, she wanted to make sure it was good. She ... | true |
technology-46206677 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46206677 | Google accused of 'trust demolition' over health app | DeepMind's Streams app for doctors will be moved from the UK to California under Google's wing. | By Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Streams was first used to send alerts in a London hospital but hit headlines for gathering data on 1.6 million patients without informing them. DeepMind now wants the app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctors around the world. One expert described the move as "trust demol... | Summarize the following text.
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By Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Streams was first used to send alerts in a London hospital but hit headlines for gathering data on 1.6 million patients without informing them. DeepMind now wants the app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctor... | true |
uk-england-sussex-55637588 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-55637588 | Coronavirus: London to Brighton Bike Ride cancelled | 2021's London to Brighton Bike Ride has been cancelled due to coronavirus, the charity behind the event has said. | The charity said that "due to the high risk of having to call it off at the last minute" because of coronavirus, the event will not go ahead. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said it would be encouraging cyclists to take part in individual challenges. About 15,000 cyclists take part in the ride in June each year and ... | Summarize the following text.
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The charity said that "due to the high risk of having to call it off at the last minute" because of coronavirus, the event will not go ahead. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said it would be encouraging cyclists to take part in individual challenges. A... | true |
uk-36300597 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36300597 | Do police have the firepower to tackle gun menace? | 12 men and women have volunteered to become armed police officers in Northamptonshire, but they will not be able to use machine guns. | Danny ShawHome affairs correspondent@DannyShawBBCon Twitter They have volunteered to become firearms officers, a role that comes with no extra payment but huge responsibility. Dressed in black police uniforms, and wearing goggles and ear defenders, they stand in a row, 10m (33ft) from a line of cardboard targets. A pol... | Summarize the following text.
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Danny ShawHome affairs correspondent@DannyShawBBCon Twitter They have volunteered to become firearms officers, a role that comes with no extra payment but huge responsibility. Dressed in black police uniforms, and wearing goggles and ear defenders, they s... | true |
uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | Oxford workplace parking charge to reduce congestion | 6,000 businesses in Oxford could be forced to pay for parking spaces to tackle congestion, it has been announced. | Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced a series of proposals to reduce the amount of traffic and improve public transport. Bus gates, park and rides, and improved cycle routes have also been included in the "bold measures", the councils said. Plans to make the city centre a zero emissions zon... | Summarize the following text.
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Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced a series of proposals to reduce the amount of traffic and improve public transport. Bus gates, park and rides, and improved cycle routes have also been included in the "bold measures", the ... | true |
uk-wales-south-east-wales-18009793 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-18009793 | Cardiff City fans to meet on colour change row | Cardiff City fans are being asked to come up with a "Blueprint for the Bluebirds" as they consider the club's future. | City's Malaysian owners want to change the home kit from blue to red, with a dragon instead of a bluebird crest, and ditch the nickname of the Bluebirds. But they also propose investing £100m, with an expanded stadium, new players and a new training ground. Supporters are meeting at the Municipal Club in City Road on S... | Summarize the following text.
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City's Malaysian owners want to change the home kit from blue to red, with a dragon instead of a bluebird crest, and ditch the nickname of the Bluebirds. But they also propose investing £100m, with an expanded stadium, new players and a new training groun... | true |
entertainment-arts-23495577 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23495577 | £47m investment in six UK heritage sites | 14 projects have received a share of £24m in National Lottery funding for heritage projects. | The money will go to existing and potential tourist attractions. They include Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire and the Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery, Powys. The Heritage Lottery Fund said the grants "will enhance and promote a better understanding of our heritage while contributing to the £26bn UK heritage tourism ... | Summarize the following text.
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The money will go to existing and potential tourist attractions. They include Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire and the Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery, Powys. The Heritage Lottery Fund said the grants "will enhance and promote a better understanding of ... | true |
education-46309351 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-46309351 | GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat | It's Black Friday - and the British government is warning people to take care of their cyber-security. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News family correspondent The National Cyber Security Centre, part of the GCHQ intelligence service, is issuing advice to shoppers of the risk of "malicious" online threats. It is the first such official cyber-warning in the run-up to the Christmas shopping season. "It's vital that knowledge is shar... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sean CoughlanBBC News family correspondent The National Cyber Security Centre, part of the GCHQ intelligence service, is issuing advice to shoppers of the risk of "malicious" online threats. It is the first such official cyber-warning in the run-up to ... | true |
world-asia-india-46232087 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46232087 | Sabarimala: Why has a Hindu temple divided India's women? | 400 women from Kerala have filed a petition in the Supreme Court, asking it to intervene in the ongoing protests at Sabarimala temple. | The Sabarimala temple in Kerala state officially opened its gates on Friday evening, the start of the annual pilgrimage season. The temple had also opened for a few hours twice after the court verdict. But ever since the ban was repealed, tens of thousands of protesters, including many women, have blocked roads, attack... | Summarize the following text.
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The Sabarimala temple in Kerala state officially opened its gates on Friday evening, the start of the annual pilgrimage season. The temple had also opened for a few hours twice after the court verdict. But ever since the ban was repealed, tens of thousand... | true |
world-africa-54634511 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54634511 | Zambia: Anglo American sued for 'mass lead poisoning' | 100,000 people are suing Anglo American for alleged lead poisoning caused by a mine it operated in Zambia. | The lawsuit claims that more than 100,000 people may have been poisoned, over generations, by exposure to toxins from a lead mine in Kabwe district. Anglo American South Africa (AASA) was a shareholder in the mine from 1925 to 1974, when it was nationalised. It said it would "defend its position". The company noted tha... | Summarize the following text.
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The lawsuit claims that more than 100,000 people may have been poisoned, over generations, by exposure to toxins from a lead mine in Kabwe district. Anglo American South Africa (AASA) was a shareholder in the mine from 1925 to 1974, when it was nationalis... | true |
uk-wales-politics-34913220 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-34913220 | Cardiff Airport stays under government control, Jones says | Welsh ministers have no "artificial timetable" for the sale of Cardiff Airport, the first minister has said. | Carwyn Jones told AMs on Tuesday that "in time" stakes in the airport would be offered for sale. But he insisted during First Minister's Questions that ministers would not "give away" a controlling interest. He claimed that would take the airport back to the situation in 2013 when the Welsh government stepped in to buy... | Summarize the following text.
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Carwyn Jones told AMs on Tuesday that "in time" stakes in the airport would be offered for sale. But he insisted during First Minister's Questions that ministers would not "give away" a controlling interest. He claimed that would take the airport back to ... | true |
world-middle-east-44124556 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44124556 | Did Israel use excessive force at Gaza protests? | 60 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the past two weeks, the UN says. | Sixty died on Monday alone, when 40,000 took part in demonstrations that coincided with the controversial relocation to Jerusalem of the US embassy. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel's military of carrying out "massacres" of unarmed civilians, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted its... | Summarize the following text.
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Sixty died on Monday alone, when 40,000 took part in demonstrations that coincided with the controversial relocation to Jerusalem of the US embassy. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel's military of carrying out "massacres" of unarmed civil... | true |
magazine-30811426 | https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30811426 | The rubber glove rebellion | In the last four decades, Greece has been transformed from a rural backwater into a modern European state. | By Maria MargaronisAthens You wouldn't know to look at it that the messy makeshift camp is the epicentre of a protest that's touched a nerve in Greece - and given the government more than a mild headache. There's a pop-up tent with an inflatable mattress, some plastic chairs, a table, a fridge and a microwave. Posters ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Maria MargaronisAthens You wouldn't know to look at it that the messy makeshift camp is the epicentre of a protest that's touched a nerve in Greece - and given the government more than a mild headache. There's a pop-up tent with an inflatable mattress,... | true |
uk-england-20469279 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-20469279 | MoD announces £46m Foxhound contract | 300 Foxhound armoured vehicles are to be built for the British Army in a £150m deal announced by Defence Minister Philip Dunne. | The deal will see 51 new Foxhound vehicles, currently used by troops on patrol in Afghanistan, built by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). Defence Minister Philip Dunne made the announcement during a visit to the company's factory in Telford. The contract is expected to safeguard some 500 jobs in Telford and the com... | Summarize the following text.
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The deal will see 51 new Foxhound vehicles, currently used by troops on patrol in Afghanistan, built by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). Defence Minister Philip Dunne made the announcement during a visit to the company's factory in Telford. The contr... | true |
education-23864721 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-23864721 | Practical science experiments 'squeezed out' at schools | 15 leading scientists are warning that the focus on exams is restricting the opportunities for practical science lessons. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent The Council for Science and Technology is writing to the education secretary to warn about the loss of such laboratory experiments. The advisory body wants experiments to be protected in a shake-up of GCSEs and A-levels in England. The council says that without practical... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent The Council for Science and Technology is writing to the education secretary to warn about the loss of such laboratory experiments. The advisory body wants experiments to be protected in a shake-up of GCSEs... | true |
uk-54228079 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54228079 | FinCEN Files: Tory donor Lubov Chernukhin linked to $8m Putin ally funding | Documents leaked to the BBC show a Russian billionaire paid $8m (£6.1m) to a London bank account of a prominent Russian-born donor to the Conservative Party. | By FinCEN Files reporting teamBBC Panorama Lubov Chernukhin has given £1.7m to the Tories, including paying to spend time with the last three prime ministers. Leaked files show her husband received $8m (£6.1m). The money initially came from a politician facing US sanctions due to his closeness to the Kremlin. Her lawye... | Summarize the following text.
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By FinCEN Files reporting teamBBC Panorama Lubov Chernukhin has given £1.7m to the Tories, including paying to spend time with the last three prime ministers. Leaked files show her husband received $8m (£6.1m). The money initially came from a politician f... | true |
blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32318885 | https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32318885 | Russia: Child 44 film release blocked over 'distortions' | 1984 is a dystopian novel about a future totalitarian society where everyone is monitored, but it has also become a warning about the potential dangers of censorship. | By News from Elsewhere......as found by BBC Monitoring The culture ministry says that the movie, which was due to be released on Friday, was withdrawn after a preview screening raised concerns. Issues included a "peculiar interpretation of events before, during and after the Great Patriotic War as well as images and ch... | Summarize the following text.
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By News from Elsewhere......as found by BBC Monitoring The culture ministry says that the movie, which was due to be released on Friday, was withdrawn after a preview screening raised concerns. Issues included a "peculiar interpretation of events before, ... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-44530973 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-44530973 | Pressure mounts on Derry deputy mayor over drink-driving | A Derry councillor with three drink-driving convictions should resign, local families have said. | Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Mayor Derek Hussey has three convictions for drink-driving offences. Two local families whose loved ones have been killed by drunk drivers have called for his resignation. Sinn Féin MP for Foyle Elisha McCallion said Mr Hussey should reflect on "the mood that is out there." She said the dep... | Summarize the following text.
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Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Mayor Derek Hussey has three convictions for drink-driving offences. Two local families whose loved ones have been killed by drunk drivers have called for his resignation. Sinn Féin MP for Foyle Elisha McCallion said Mr Hussey... | true |
newsbeat-34086729 | https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34086729 | 'Being a goth helped me to fit in at school' | 3,000 young people were asked to take part in a study by the University of Warwick into the relationship between goth culture and depression. | The group is in the news because a study suggests young people who identify themselves as part of that community may be at increased risk of depression and self-harm. It suggests people who identify with being a goth at 15 are three times more likely to self-harm aged 18 than others. But does becoming a goth give you a... | Summarize the following text.
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The group is in the news because a study suggests young people who identify themselves as part of that community may be at increased risk of depression and self-harm. It suggests people who identify with being a goth at 15 are three times more likely to s... | true |
uk-england-sussex-35631415 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-35631415 | 'Cover up' allowed Bishop Peter Ball to escape justice | Documents have emerged which suggest a "deeply sinister" attempt by the Church of England to cover up allegations of child sex abuse by former Bishop Peter Ball. | By Colin CampbellBBC South East home affairs correspondent Bishop Peter Ball, who was jailed last year for abusing young men between the 1970s and 1980s, was investigated by police in 1993 and given a caution. He admitted to his defence team, which included a priest, that he had committed sexual offences. Gloucestershi... | Summarize the following text.
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By Colin CampbellBBC South East home affairs correspondent Bishop Peter Ball, who was jailed last year for abusing young men between the 1970s and 1980s, was investigated by police in 1993 and given a caution. He admitted to his defence team, which includ... | true |
uk-england-sussex-21510937 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-21510937 | Greater Brighton 'independence' bid by Sussex councils | 400 jobs could be created in the Brighton and Hove area as a result of a bid for "city deals". | Brighton and Hove City Council, Adur and Lewes district councils and Worthing borough council are working on the "city deal" proposals. They are among 28 regions announced as part of a government initiative to boost jobs and growth by allowing greater independence from Whitehall. The councils want to set up Greater Bri... | Summarize the following text.
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Brighton and Hove City Council, Adur and Lewes district councils and Worthing borough council are working on the "city deal" proposals. They are among 28 regions announced as part of a government initiative to boost jobs and growth by allowing greater ind... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-36642740 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36642740 | The Queen in Northern Ireland: Visit takes in north coast landmarks | The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have started a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. | Their first stop on a busy day of public engagements was a tour of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. The Unesco World Heritage Site is made up of some 40,000 large black basalt columns which protrude from the sea. It was the Royal couple's first visit to Northern Ireland's best known tourist attraction. The causew... | Summarize the following text.
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Their first stop on a busy day of public engagements was a tour of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. The Unesco World Heritage Site is made up of some 40,000 large black basalt columns which protrude from the sea. It was the Royal couple's first visi... | true |
science-environment-40632751 | https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40632751 | Mighty T. rex 'walked rather than sprinted' | Tyrannosaurus rex was too heavy to run, research suggests. | By Helen BriggsBBC News University of Manchester scientists used a new computer simulation to assess the speed of the massive biped. Based on T. rex's muscles alone, the model came up with a maximum speed of 30km/h, but this dropped to 20km/h when skeletal strength was assessed too. Had it moved from a brisk walk to a ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Helen BriggsBBC News University of Manchester scientists used a new computer simulation to assess the speed of the massive biped. Based on T. rex's muscles alone, the model came up with a maximum speed of 30km/h, but this dropped to 20km/h when skeleta... | true |
business-39062981 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-39062981 | Barclays boss has reasons to be cheerful | 2016 was the year of the banker, and 2017 may well be the year of the chief executive. | Simon JackBusiness editor After three years of losses, Barclays is back in the black, it will have sold off all its non-essential businesses by June, its capital levels are very close to the point where the banking authorities will let it start paying higher dividends, and interest rates could head upward - a good thin... | Summarize the following text.
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Simon JackBusiness editor After three years of losses, Barclays is back in the black, it will have sold off all its non-essential businesses by June, its capital levels are very close to the point where the banking authorities will let it start paying hig... | true |
uk-england-bristol-28620439 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-28620439 | Avonmouth body parts inquiry victim named | Body parts have been found in a shipping container at a waste processing plant in Bristol. | Police were called to the Biffa depot in Avonmouth at 11:00 BST on Friday after being alerted by staff to possible remains at one of the units. Avon and Somerset Police have named the victim as Matthew Symonds, 34, of no fixed address in Swindon, and said his death was being treated as unexplained. A post-mortem examin... | Summarize the following text.
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Police were called to the Biffa depot in Avonmouth at 11:00 BST on Friday after being alerted by staff to possible remains at one of the units. Avon and Somerset Police have named the victim as Matthew Symonds, 34, of no fixed address in Swindon, and said... | true |
entertainment-arts-38404463 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38404463 | Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington reveal split | Sherlock star Martin Freeman has separated from his wife, Amanda Abbington, after 17 years together. | "I'm not with Amanda any more," Freeman told the Financial Times, describing the split as "very, very amicable". Abbington also gave an interview to The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine, in which she said she and Freeman had "realised we'd come to the end of our time together". The couple, who met on a film set in 20... | Summarize the following text.
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"I'm not with Amanda any more," Freeman told the Financial Times, describing the split as "very, very amicable". Abbington also gave an interview to The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine, in which she said she and Freeman had "realised we'd come to the e... | true |
uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34777085 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34777085 | Alistair Carmichael admits trying to mislead leaked memo investigation | Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has admitted lying about his involvement in a leak of a memo to the media. | Giving evidence for a second day at a special election court, the Lib Dem MP was told that his response to the investigation was "calculated and intended to mislead". He replied: "Yes, truthfully I would have to say that." He is being challenged by constituents over whether his conduct broke the law. Four constituents ... | Summarize the following text.
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Giving evidence for a second day at a special election court, the Lib Dem MP was told that his response to the investigation was "calculated and intended to mislead". He replied: "Yes, truthfully I would have to say that." He is being challenged by consti... | true |
world-us-canada-51578045 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51578045 | The complicated truth behind Trump’s ‘American comeback' | "When you're homeless, you don't have to pay rent. So that's when we started to go hungry," says Corin, a Nevada resident who is now using a food | By Helier CheungBBC News, Reno and Las Vegas "We can't even live off our wages," says Corin, 46, who works as a hotel receptionist. "That's why we come here." The couple are at St Vincent's Food Pantry, in Reno, Nevada, where they have picked up cardboard boxes containing cereals, bread, milk, peanut butter, and some m... | Summarize the following text.
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By Helier CheungBBC News, Reno and Las Vegas "We can't even live off our wages," says Corin, 46, who works as a hotel receptionist. "That's why we come here." The couple are at St Vincent's Food Pantry, in Reno, Nevada, where they have picked up cardboard... | true |
world-africa-27882084 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27882084 | Kenya attacks: Al-Shabab not involved - Kenyatta | 140 people have been killed in two attacks in Kenya's coastal region, officials say. | More than 60 people were killed in two days near the town of Mpeketoni. President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed "local political networks" for the violence, saying members of one ethnic group were targeted. Most of the dead were ethnic Kikuyus, like the president. Non-Muslims were singled out to be killed. The BBC had been... | Summarize the following text.
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More than 60 people were killed in two days near the town of Mpeketoni. President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed "local political networks" for the violence, saying members of one ethnic group were targeted. Most of the dead were ethnic Kikuyus, like the presi... | true |
uk-england-kent-28132923 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-28132923 | Paramount 'Disneyland rival' theme park seeks Kent views | 2,500 people have been invited to find out more about plans for a major theme park in Kent. | Developers have been granted a licence from Paramount Pictures to use its name on a resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford. Fun park chiefs hope their giant water park and Hollywood-inspired thrill centre will win public support. London Resort Company Holdings hopes to submit a planning application in 2015. ... | Summarize the following text.
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Developers have been granted a licence from Paramount Pictures to use its name on a resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford. Fun park chiefs hope their giant water park and Hollywood-inspired thrill centre will win public support. London Resort ... | true |
uk-england-sussex-44817719 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-44817719 | Christ's Hospital School teacher jailed for pupil rape | A teacher has been jailed for nine years for raping a pupil at a boarding school. | James Husband, 68, from York, was convicted of raping a 16-year-old pupil at Christ's Hospital School in Horsham. He was also found guilty at an earlier hearing at Hove Crown Court of five indecent assault charges on the girl. During the trial, the court heard Husband told the girl: "It's OK, I've had a vasectomy," bef... | Summarize the following text.
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James Husband, 68, from York, was convicted of raping a 16-year-old pupil at Christ's Hospital School in Horsham. He was also found guilty at an earlier hearing at Hove Crown Court of five indecent assault charges on the girl. During the trial, the court ... | true |
uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18796758 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18796758 | Halkirk crossing deaths FAI ruled out | 3 people were killed when their car was hit by a train at a level crossing in Caithness. | Angus MacKay and his wife Margaret, both 81, from Inverness, and Mr MacKay's brother Donald, 66, of Latheron, died in the incident. The crash happened at an unmanned, gate-free level crossing in 2009. The Crown Office said that after "careful consideration" of the facts an inquiry was "not appropriate". Angus MacKay's ... | Summarize the following text.
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Angus MacKay and his wife Margaret, both 81, from Inverness, and Mr MacKay's brother Donald, 66, of Latheron, died in the incident. The crash happened at an unmanned, gate-free level crossing in 2009. The Crown Office said that after "careful consideratio... | true |
world-europe-41094790 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41094790 | Macron government launches overhaul of France's labour laws | France has approved a raft of reforms to its labour code that President Emmanuel Macron says are needed to boost job creation and wages. | The reforms aim to make it easier for bosses to hire and fire. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said they were ambitious, balanced and fair but it was natural that not everyone would support the changes. Protests against the plan are expected next month, but two of the biggest unions say they will not take part. Jean-Cl... | Summarize the following text.
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The reforms aim to make it easier for bosses to hire and fire. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said they were ambitious, balanced and fair but it was natural that not everyone would support the changes. Protests against the plan are expected next month, b... | true |
uk-england-norfolk-28421789 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-28421789 | School children injured as coach overturns on A10 in Norfolk | 15 children and three adults were injured when a coach collided with a car in Norfolk. | The children from William Westley Primary School, in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, were on a trip to Hunstanton. Children and staff suffered minor injuries in the crash, which happened at about 10:50 BST in Hilgay. The driver was cut free and treated for back injuries in hospital. The coach was one of five carrying chi... | Summarize the following text.
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The children from William Westley Primary School, in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, were on a trip to Hunstanton. Children and staff suffered minor injuries in the crash, which happened at about 10:50 BST in Hilgay. The driver was cut free and treated for ... | true |
uk-england-merseyside-57038538 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-57038538 | Elections results 2021: Steve Rotheram re-elected as Liverpool City Region mayor | Steve Rotheram has been re-elected as the mayor of the Liverpool City Region for a second term. | The 59-year-old said it was a "massive vote of confidence in the power of devolution and the work I've done so far". Mr Rotheram was backed by voters in the Merseyside boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Halton in Cheshire. He was elected as the area's first metro mayor in 2017. Mr... | Summarize the following text.
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The 59-year-old said it was a "massive vote of confidence in the power of devolution and the work I've done so far". Mr Rotheram was backed by voters in the Merseyside boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Halton in Che... | true |
newsbeat-11425316 | https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-11425316 | Debt management companies 'misleading customers' | Debt management firms have been accused of "bullying" customers into paying high fees. | The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says the companies are misleading many people by charging expensive fees. Debt negotiators take a fee to speak with all the firms people owe money to with an aim to arrange more affordable monthly payments. The upfront charges can be hundreds of pounds with a monthly fee on top of that.... | Summarize the following text.
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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says the companies are misleading many people by charging expensive fees. Debt negotiators take a fee to speak with all the firms people owe money to with an aim to arrange more affordable monthly payments. The upfront cha... | true |
uk-england-manchester-53663510 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-53663510 | Coronavirus: National test and trace 'hampering' Manchester's efforts | 212,528 people in the North West have been asked to self-isolate since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. | Official figures show just over half of contacts in the region (53%) had been successfully traced up to 4 August. Mayor Andy Burnham said contact tracing was "critical" to tackling the virus and the "system is not doing that". The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it is working closely with local authori... | Summarize the following text.
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Official figures show just over half of contacts in the region (53%) had been successfully traced up to 4 August. Mayor Andy Burnham said contact tracing was "critical" to tackling the virus and the "system is not doing that". The Department of Health and... | true |
blogs-trending-37752730 | https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37752730 | Could playing Pokemon Go make you live longer? | Pokemon Go may have been the first massively successful augmented reality game, but the craze it has spawned may also be contributing to better health, researchers say. | By BBC TrendingWhat's popular and why Reports about the possible health benefits of Pokemon Go have until now been largely anecdotal, but new research suggests that playing the augmented reality game significantly increases users' activity levels regardless of their age, sex or weight, and could even extend life expect... | Summarize the following text.
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By BBC TrendingWhat's popular and why Reports about the possible health benefits of Pokemon Go have until now been largely anecdotal, but new research suggests that playing the augmented reality game significantly increases users' activity levels regardle... | true |
uk-wales-48188187 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48188187 | Bronze Age Caernarfon bypass find 'could be canoe' | 13th Century human remains and a prehistoric dug-out canoe have been discovered by archaeologists working on a £40m road scheme. | Archaeological excavation on the site of the Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass uncovered three troughs underneath a burnt mound dating back about 3,500 years. Experts think one of the troughs may have been originally used as a dug-out canoe hollowed from an oak tree. It would be the first prehistoric canoe ever found in nor... | Summarize the following text.
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Archaeological excavation on the site of the Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass uncovered three troughs underneath a burnt mound dating back about 3,500 years. Experts think one of the troughs may have been originally used as a dug-out canoe hollowed from an oa... | true |
uk-england-derbyshire-52485574 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52485574 | Elmo the cat's garden glove collection amuses owner | A cat has become an international glove thief, bringing home hand warmers from neighbours' gardens to his owners' home in Derbyshire. | Vikki Maddocks said Elmo had brought home at least 14 gloves from neighbouring gardens in Belper, Derbyshire, over the past year. She said the three-year-old usually brought home one glove and went back to fetch the matching hand later. Mrs Maddocks has been trying to reunite the gloves with their owners through a comm... | Summarize the following text.
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Vikki Maddocks said Elmo had brought home at least 14 gloves from neighbouring gardens in Belper, Derbyshire, over the past year. She said the three-year-old usually brought home one glove and went back to fetch the matching hand later. Mrs Maddocks has b... | true |
health-47211262 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-47211262 | Having HPV 'isn't rude or shameful' | 2.4 million women are living with HPV - the virus that can cause cervical cancer - but one in five of them would worry about telling their partner, a charity has warned. | By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online It comes as a survey of 2,000 women shows there are still stigmas around the infection, which can be passed on during sex and is linked to cancer. Charities are concerned this could put women off getting smear tests. Despite four out of every five getting HPV in their l... | Summarize the following text.
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By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online It comes as a survey of 2,000 women shows there are still stigmas around the infection, which can be passed on during sex and is linked to cancer. Charities are concerned this could put women off getting s... | true |
uk-england-25239029 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-25239029 | Sandwich homes evacuated amid flood fears for Kent coast | 1,000 homes in Kent are at risk of flooding as a result of severe weather, the Environment Agency has warned. | Up to 200 homes in Sandwich are feared to be at risk, with more than 3,000 across the county. Councils in Dover and Canterbury have told some residents they should consider leaving their homes amid warnings of potential loss of lives. Parts of the Sussex coast are also the subject of flood warnings. The storms, which h... | Summarize the following text.
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Up to 200 homes in Sandwich are feared to be at risk, with more than 3,000 across the county. Councils in Dover and Canterbury have told some residents they should consider leaving their homes amid warnings of potential loss of lives. Parts of the Sussex ... | true |
health-38881369 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-38881369 | Gene therapy: Deaf to hearing a whisper | 3D printers are being used to make tiny ear "hair cells" for gene therapy. | By James GallagherHealth and science reporter, BBC News website They say restoring near-normal hearing in the animals paves the way for similar treatments for people "in the near future". Studies, published in Nature Biotechnology, corrected errors that led to the sound-sensing hairs in the ear becoming defective. The ... | Summarize the following text.
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By James GallagherHealth and science reporter, BBC News website They say restoring near-normal hearing in the animals paves the way for similar treatments for people "in the near future". Studies, published in Nature Biotechnology, corrected errors that l... | true |
uk-england-devon-48856110 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-48856110 | Man leaves everything to Plymouth's new museum | 100 years of collecting memorabilia and photographs of famous people arriving in Plymouth have been donated to a city museum. | Norman Hine's legacy, which included cash, investments and a bungalow, came as a "complete surprise" to staff. Mr Hine was a regular visitor to the city's former museum, which is undergoing a £40m revamp and will be called The Box. His legacy will help create a gallery telling the story of the importance of Plymouth as... | Summarize the following text.
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Norman Hine's legacy, which included cash, investments and a bungalow, came as a "complete surprise" to staff. Mr Hine was a regular visitor to the city's former museum, which is undergoing a £40m revamp and will be called The Box. His legacy will help cr... | true |
world-europe-41871276 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41871276 | Catalonia election: Puigdemont calls for united independence front | Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has appealed to voters to back secessionist parties in the region's snap election. | The snap poll was called by Spain after the Catalan parliament declared independence and Madrid reacted by imposing direct rule. Mr Puigdemont's appeal came a day after a Spanish judge issued an EU warrant for his arrest - he is in Belgium. Despite being sought by the courts, he says he is ready to run in the poll. Fou... | Summarize the following text.
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The snap poll was called by Spain after the Catalan parliament declared independence and Madrid reacted by imposing direct rule. Mr Puigdemont's appeal came a day after a Spanish judge issued an EU warrant for his arrest - he is in Belgium. Despite being ... | true |
world-australia-55667045 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55667045 | Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake | Australia's government has dropped plans to kill a pigeon that had been mistakenly thought to be an American import after DNA testing revealed he was Australian. | Joe the pigeon made headlines around the world after he was found in a garden in Melbourne wearing what appeared to be a US identification. The bird was to be killed for breaching Australia's quarantine rules. But he was granted a reprieve amid doubts about the origin of his leg tag. "Following an investigation, the de... | Summarize the following text.
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Joe the pigeon made headlines around the world after he was found in a garden in Melbourne wearing what appeared to be a US identification. The bird was to be killed for breaching Australia's quarantine rules. But he was granted a reprieve amid doubts abo... | true |
world-asia-25855794 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25855794 | Pakistan protests over Shia bus bomb in Balochistan | 1,000 Shia Muslims have been protesting in Pakistan's Quetta city after at least 26 of their fellow pilgrims were killed in a bomb attack. | At least 29 people died when a blast hit a convoy of buses, causing one to catch fire in the Mastung district of Balochistan province. The pilgrims were returning from a trip to sacred sites in neighbouring Iran. Recent years have witnessed a series of bloody attacks by Sunni militants on Pakistan's Shia community. Sun... | Summarize the following text.
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At least 29 people died when a blast hit a convoy of buses, causing one to catch fire in the Mastung district of Balochistan province. The pilgrims were returning from a trip to sacred sites in neighbouring Iran. Recent years have witnessed a series of bl... | true |
uk-england-surrey-19027132 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-surrey-19027132 | London 2012: Police ask crowds to keep clear of cyclists | 2012 Olympic road race champion Mark Cavendish has had to be rescued from the middle of the road after being knocked off his bike by a car. | Thousands of people have lined the route through Surrey for the event. On Twitter Surrey Police said: "PLEASE keep clear of the cyclists (especially with children). You don't want to be responsible for @MarkCavendish falling off!" He is bidding to claim Team GB's first gold in the race. Tour de France winner Bradley Wi... | Summarize the following text.
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Thousands of people have lined the route through Surrey for the event. On Twitter Surrey Police said: "PLEASE keep clear of the cyclists (especially with children). You don't want to be responsible for @MarkCavendish falling off!" He is bidding to claim T... | true |
uk-scotland-49769242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-49769242 | Are Scots becoming more or less healthy? | 2018 figures from the annual Health Survey for England show that mental wellbeing is on the rise in the UK. | Mental health is the first item on the survey this year, marking its rise up the health policy agenda. The survey uses the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) and the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ 12) to monitor "mental wellbeing". In 2018, the mean score for adults on the WEMWBS was 49.4, which wa... | Summarize the following text.
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Mental health is the first item on the survey this year, marking its rise up the health policy agenda. The survey uses the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) and the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ 12) to monitor "mental wellbeing". In... | true |
world-asia-56332730 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56332730 | Bangladesh's first transgender news reader makes debut | Bangladesh's first transgender news anchor says she is "proud" of her achievement. | Tashnuva Anan Shishir, 29, delivered a three-minute news bulletin on a private TV station on Monday, International Women's Day. She has spent her life determined to study and advance her career so she could speak her mind, she says. "Today I got that platform," she told BBC Bengali's Nagib Bahar. Around 1.5 million peo... | Summarize the following text.
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Tashnuva Anan Shishir, 29, delivered a three-minute news bulletin on a private TV station on Monday, International Women's Day. She has spent her life determined to study and advance her career so she could speak her mind, she says. "Today I got that plat... | true |
world-us-canada-52363852 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52363852 | Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, Trump says | US President Donald Trump says he is temporarily halting immigration into the US to protect American jobs. | On Twitter, he cited "the attack from the invisible enemy", as he calls the virus, and the need to protect the jobs of Americans, but did not give details. It was not clear what programmes might be affected and whether the president would be able to carry out the order. Critics say the government is using the pandemic ... | Summarize the following text.
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On Twitter, he cited "the attack from the invisible enemy", as he calls the virus, and the need to protect the jobs of Americans, but did not give details. It was not clear what programmes might be affected and whether the president would be able to carry... | true |
in-pictures-49971527 | https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-49971527 | Somewhere Along the Line: An American road trip | 128 photographs of roadside America are being exhibited in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. | Rather than driving through quickly, Greer made the decision to slowly and deliberately dwell in these roadside spaces, looking for unforeseen moments of humour, pathos and humanity. The resulting project, entitled Somewhere Along the Line, shows an unexpected side to an infrastructure that forms an integral role in Am... | Summarize the following text.
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Rather than driving through quickly, Greer made the decision to slowly and deliberately dwell in these roadside spaces, looking for unforeseen moments of humour, pathos and humanity. The resulting project, entitled Somewhere Along the Line, shows an unexp... | true |
business-29549547 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-29549547 | German exports in sharp August fall as economy falters | German exports and imports fell sharply in August, official data shows, raising fears of a recession. | Exports fell 5.8% compared with July, German's Federal Statistical Office reported, while imports fell 1.3%. Its trade surplus shrank to €17.5bn (£13.8bn) as as result. This latest news follows weak industrial output figures published earlier this week. The fact that German summer holidays occurred in August instead of... | Summarize the following text.
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Exports fell 5.8% compared with July, German's Federal Statistical Office reported, while imports fell 1.3%. Its trade surplus shrank to €17.5bn (£13.8bn) as as result. This latest news follows weak industrial output figures published earlier this week. T... | true |
world-europe-54314341 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54314341 | Armenia and Azerbaijan fight over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh | 25 people have been killed in the worst escalation of violence since the 1994 ceasefire in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. | At least 23 people were reported to have been killed on Sunday as the two ex-Soviet republics battled over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The region is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but controlled by ethnic Armenians. When it broke away in the early 1990s, tens of thousands died in fighting. Azerbaijan... | Summarize the following text.
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At least 23 people were reported to have been killed on Sunday as the two ex-Soviet republics battled over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The region is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but controlled by ethnic Armenians. When it broke away i... | true |
10619043 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10619043 | School buildings in Wales in "poor state", report finds | 18 of Wales' 22 local authorities have not got their schools estates "fit for purpose", a report has said. | The Auditor General for Wales said there was a long way to go before all of them were "fit for purpose". However, Gillian Body said many pupils and teachers had benefited from a "much improved working environment". The assembly government said it was "implementing the recommendations" and schools should have modern fac... | Summarize the following text.
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The Auditor General for Wales said there was a long way to go before all of them were "fit for purpose". However, Gillian Body said many pupils and teachers had benefited from a "much improved working environment". The assembly government said it was "imp... | true |
world-europe-47141900 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47141900 | Dutch mystery of '20,000 seabird deaths' on coast | 20,000 of the seabirds known as the Dutch guillemot have died in a mass die-off off the Netherlands. | The birds were all emaciated and there are fears they may have been victims of a spill from the MSC Zoe container ship, from which some 345 containers fell in the sea during a storm. "There's no smoking gun, but we're looking into it," says Mardik Leopold, who is investigating the deaths. Chemicals may be to blame as m... | Summarize the following text.
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The birds were all emaciated and there are fears they may have been victims of a spill from the MSC Zoe container ship, from which some 345 containers fell in the sea during a storm. "There's no smoking gun, but we're looking into it," says Mardik Leopold... | true |
uk-politics-34409264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34409264 | EU referendum: 'No' campaign group attacks rival | The campaign group Conservatives for Britain has been launched by former Conservative Chancellor Lord Lawson, to give Eurosceptics a voice. | UKIP-backed Leave.EU spoke out after Lord Lawson was confirmed as president of the Conservatives for Britain group. The ex-chancellor said he acted early to prevent "less moderate, xenophobic voices" dominating the debate. He said he would not share a platform with Leave.EU but said all were welcome to "rally" to his g... | Summarize the following text.
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UKIP-backed Leave.EU spoke out after Lord Lawson was confirmed as president of the Conservatives for Britain group. The ex-chancellor said he acted early to prevent "less moderate, xenophobic voices" dominating the debate. He said he would not share a pla... | true |
world-28548469 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-28548469 | Conflicted UN struggles in global peace efforts | The UN is a victim of its own success. | By Nick BryantBBC News, New York These are questions that UN officials find themselves fielding not just with mounting frequency but rising passion and frustration. For it is hard to recall a time when the world confronted so many seemingly intractable crises, and when the body designed to resolve and mediate them look... | Summarize the following text.
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By Nick BryantBBC News, New York These are questions that UN officials find themselves fielding not just with mounting frequency but rising passion and frustration. For it is hard to recall a time when the world confronted so many seemingly intractable cr... | true |
uk-48433012 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48433012 | Zamira Hajiyeva: How the wife of a jailed banker spent £16m in Harrods | 35 credit cards. 54 separate transactions. £16m spent in Harrods. | Dominic CascianiHome affairs correspondent@BBCDomCon Twitter Documents disclosed to the BBC have revealed how a woman married to a jailed banker managed to spend £16m in Harrods without raising suspicions. Zamira Hajiyeva, currently fighting the UK's first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), used 54 credit cards - many of ... | Summarize the following text.
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Dominic CascianiHome affairs correspondent@BBCDomCon Twitter Documents disclosed to the BBC have revealed how a woman married to a jailed banker managed to spend £16m in Harrods without raising suspicions. Zamira Hajiyeva, currently fighting the UK's firs... | true |
uk-england-manchester-54339244 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-54339244 | Liam Fenn: Muslim convert who downloaded suicide vest videos jailed | An internet troll who wanted to join IS has been jailed for two years after admitting terror offences. | Liam Fenn, 21, repeatedly accessed an "enormous volume" of extremist material online, Manchester Crown Court heard. He admitted eight counts of possessing a document likely to be useful to a terrorist and one count of recklessly encouraging terrorism. Judge Patrick Field QC said Fenn had shown "poor judgement" because ... | Summarize the following text.
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Liam Fenn, 21, repeatedly accessed an "enormous volume" of extremist material online, Manchester Crown Court heard. He admitted eight counts of possessing a document likely to be useful to a terrorist and one count of recklessly encouraging terrorism. Jud... | true |
uk-wales-politics-53847661 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-53847661 | Design work on Cardiff Central station upgrade under way | 13 railway projects in Wales have been given a share of £28m in funding, the UK Transport Secretary has announced. | UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has released £5.8m to Transport for Wales to improve access and capacity at Cardiff Central. There is also money for signalling on the Cambrian line, and for exploring ways to speed up trains between Llandudno Junction and Chester. The Welsh Government called for more funding to addr... | Summarize the following text.
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UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has released £5.8m to Transport for Wales to improve access and capacity at Cardiff Central. There is also money for signalling on the Cambrian line, and for exploring ways to speed up trains between Llandudno Junction ... | true |
uk-13535642 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-13535642 | A new bond between David Cameron and Barack Obama? | 10 Downing Street and the White House have worked hard to create a close personal relationship between David Cameron and Barack Obama. | Nick RobinsonPolitical editor After all, what could possibly connect a privileged Tory who went to public school with a Democrat who rose to power from the mean streets of Chicago? Yet some will now claim that there is a new bond between the two men. They will point to the image of the prime minister and the president ... | Summarize the following text.
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Nick RobinsonPolitical editor After all, what could possibly connect a privileged Tory who went to public school with a Democrat who rose to power from the mean streets of Chicago? Yet some will now claim that there is a new bond between the two men. They... | true |
uk-england-birmingham-54843516 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-54843516 | Handsworth Cemetery flood repairs anger relatives | 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for more work to be done to a Birmingham cemetery. | Last month, families used their bare hands and tools to clear mud, unblock drains and build trenches at Handsworth Cemetery after graves sunk in the wet. Mohammed Ishtiaq, whose mother is buried there, said he could only see new turf and a floor mound. Birmingham City Council has apologised to the families for the upse... | Summarize the following text.
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Last month, families used their bare hands and tools to clear mud, unblock drains and build trenches at Handsworth Cemetery after graves sunk in the wet. Mohammed Ishtiaq, whose mother is buried there, said he could only see new turf and a floor mound. Bi... | true |
world-middle-east-50545733 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50545733 | Israel's deportation of Human Rights Watch activist condemned | The Israeli Supreme Court has upheld a government decision to expel a senior researcher with Human Rights Watch (HRW) from the country. | The interior ministry revoked the work permit of US citizen Omar Shakir last year under a law that bars foreigners who have supported boycotts of Israel. HRW appealed, but the Supreme Court upheld the decision earlier this month. Mr Shakir will continue as the group's Israel and Palestine director but he will be based ... | Summarize the following text.
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The interior ministry revoked the work permit of US citizen Omar Shakir last year under a law that bars foreigners who have supported boycotts of Israel. HRW appealed, but the Supreme Court upheld the decision earlier this month. Mr Shakir will continue a... | true |
uk-politics-51530752 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-51530752 | BBC licence fee: Tory MPs warn No 10 against fight | Downing Street is "ramping up an unedifying vendetta" against the BBC, the former deputy leader of the Commons has said. | The Sunday Times suggested No 10 believed the current licence fee should be replaced by a subscription service and certain channels sold. Former Tory cabinet minister Damian Green said it would be "foolish" to put public service broadcasting at risk. He added that the plans were not part of his party's election manifes... | Summarize the following text.
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The Sunday Times suggested No 10 believed the current licence fee should be replaced by a subscription service and certain channels sold. Former Tory cabinet minister Damian Green said it would be "foolish" to put public service broadcasting at risk. He a... | true |
world-asia-india-55405135 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55405135 | Sister Abhaya: Indian priest and nun jailed for murder of convent sister | 25 years after a nun was murdered at a convent in southern India, a court has sentenced two of its priests to life in prison for the killing. | Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy were convicted on Tuesday of murdering 21-year-old Sister Abhaya in 1992, and destroying evidence of the killing. The pair killed her after she came across them engaged in illicit sexual activity. Local police originally thought the young nun had taken her own life. But further in... | Summarize the following text.
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Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy were convicted on Tuesday of murdering 21-year-old Sister Abhaya in 1992, and destroying evidence of the killing. The pair killed her after she came across them engaged in illicit sexual activity. Local police origin... | true |
uk-england-leeds-40391819 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-40391819 | Jo Cox MP honoured with Commons plaque | 100 people attended a memorial service for Labour MP Jo Cox in the Houses of Parliament. | The memorial plaque featuring a coat of arms designed by Cuillin, six, and Lejla, four, was installed in the Commons chamber. It was part of a "family day" as MPs and staff were encouraged to bring their children into the chamber. Mrs Cox, 41, was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, part of her Batley and Spe... | Summarize the following text.
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The memorial plaque featuring a coat of arms designed by Cuillin, six, and Lejla, four, was installed in the Commons chamber. It was part of a "family day" as MPs and staff were encouraged to bring their children into the chamber. Mrs Cox, 41, was shot an... | true |
uk-scotland-19730387 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-19730387 | G4S 'warned' over killer security guard Danny Fitzsimons | The parents of a security guard killed in Iraq by a former colleague have called for the firm to be prosecuted for corporate manslaughter. | Private security guard Paul McGuigan, from the Scottish Borders, was shot dead by Danny Fitzsimons in 2009 in Baghdad while on a protection contract. Another man, Australian Darren Hoare, was also killed. All were working for UK contractor G4S, which was operating under the name ArmorGroup in the region. Violent crimin... | Summarize the following text.
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Private security guard Paul McGuigan, from the Scottish Borders, was shot dead by Danny Fitzsimons in 2009 in Baghdad while on a protection contract. Another man, Australian Darren Hoare, was also killed. All were working for UK contractor G4S, which was ... | true |
uk-politics-41985715 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-41985715 | Why officials in Labour government pushed 'dash for diesel' | The diesel emissions scandal has thrown a light on the way the government encouraged drivers to switch to diesel cars. | Martin RosenbaumFreedom of information specialist@rosenbaum6on Twitter The shift to promoting diesel vehicles under the last Labour government can be seen as a textbook example of the law of unintended consequences. In 2001, the then Chancellor Gordon Brown introduced a new system of car tax aimed at protecting the env... | Summarize the following text.
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Martin RosenbaumFreedom of information specialist@rosenbaum6on Twitter The shift to promoting diesel vehicles under the last Labour government can be seen as a textbook example of the law of unintended consequences. In 2001, the then Chancellor Gordon Bro... | true |
uk-england-devon-30517290 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-30517290 | Thomas Orchard custody death: Three police charged | Three police officers have been charged with the manslaughter of a man who died in custody in Devon. | Thomas Orchard, 32, collapsed in a cell at Heavitree Road Police Station, Exeter, after his arrest in 2012 and died in hospital. Sgt Jan Kingshott and civilian detention officers Simon Tansley and Michael Marsden are also charged with misconduct in public office. All three serve with Devon and Cornwall Police. The Inde... | Summarize the following text.
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Thomas Orchard, 32, collapsed in a cell at Heavitree Road Police Station, Exeter, after his arrest in 2012 and died in hospital. Sgt Jan Kingshott and civilian detention officers Simon Tansley and Michael Marsden are also charged with misconduct in public... | true |
uk-scotland-20754751 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-20754751 | 11 things we learned from the Scottish 2011 census | Scotland's population has grown by 11% since 2001 to 5.295 million on Census Day 2011, according to the latest figures from the National Records of Scotland. | Scotland's population is the highest ever The population of Scotland on Census Day 2011 was estimated to be 5,295,000. This is a rise of 233,000 on the previous census in 2001 and represents the fastest growth rate between two censuses in the last century. Scotland's population in 2011 was just over half a million (11%... | Summarize the following text.
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Scotland's population is the highest ever The population of Scotland on Census Day 2011 was estimated to be 5,295,000. This is a rise of 233,000 on the previous census in 2001 and represents the fastest growth rate between two censuses in the last century... | true |
uk-wales-politics-17818180 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-17818180 | Leanne Wood: Plaid Cymru and Labour could form united alternative to Tories | Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has said she is "hoping" the party does well in next week's local elections. | She spoke as her party approaches its first test under her leadership in next week's local council elections. Labour said Plaid supporters should send a message to the UK government in Westminster by voting Labour on 3 May. In the BBC Wales interviews Ms Wood repeated opposition to working with the Tories. She also exp... | Summarize the following text.
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She spoke as her party approaches its first test under her leadership in next week's local council elections. Labour said Plaid supporters should send a message to the UK government in Westminster by voting Labour on 3 May. In the BBC Wales interviews Ms ... | true |
uk-scotland-south-scotland-35297396 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-35297396 | Hawick couple unveiled as £33m National Lottery winners | A Borders couple have said they were stunned when they realised they had won £33m in the EuroMillions lottery. | David and Carol Martin, both aged 54, appeared at a news conference at the Dalmahoy Hotel, south of Edinburgh. Mrs Martin said she was stunned when her husband said they had won. "I thought he was just joking," she said. "I couldn't believe it." Mr Martin said it felt "great" to have landed the huge win. They were one ... | Summarize the following text.
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David and Carol Martin, both aged 54, appeared at a news conference at the Dalmahoy Hotel, south of Edinburgh. Mrs Martin said she was stunned when her husband said they had won. "I thought he was just joking," she said. "I couldn't believe it." Mr Martin... | true |
uk-england-cornwall-35728185 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-35728185 | Cornwall WW2 veterans awarded Legion d'Honneur | 11 veterans of the Normandy landings have been awarded the French Legion d'Honneur for their role in the D-Day invasion. | The Legion d'Honneur was given to the veterans in Cornwall, who invaded German-occupied France in June 1944. The honour is in recognition of their roles in France and Europe's liberation from the Nazis. William Stoneman, 88, who flew with the RAF as a rear gunner in a Halifax bomber, said he was "astounded and thrilled... | Summarize the following text.
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The Legion d'Honneur was given to the veterans in Cornwall, who invaded German-occupied France in June 1944. The honour is in recognition of their roles in France and Europe's liberation from the Nazis. William Stoneman, 88, who flew with the RAF as a rea... | true |
world-middle-east-53733841 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53733841 | Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency' | 19-year-old Rahma is worried sick about her sister Mawada, who was arrested after posting videos of herself dancing on TikTok. | By Sally NabilBBC Arabic, Cairo Mawada, a 22-year-old university student, was last month sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of violating Egyptian family values. She was arrested in May after publishing videos on TikTok and Instagram where she lip-synced to famous songs and danced in fashionable clot... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sally NabilBBC Arabic, Cairo Mawada, a 22-year-old university student, was last month sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of violating Egyptian family values. She was arrested in May after publishing videos on TikTok and Instagram wh... | true |
uk-england-norfolk-47434229 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-47434229 | Rackheath residents told to shut doors and windows due to fire | 1,500 tonnes of waste have been burning for more than a week at a Norfolk recycling centre, the fire service has said. | Six fire engines were called to Earl Road at the Rackheath Industrial Estate, near Norwich, just after 09:00 GMT on Sunday. Norfolk Fire Service said it was also using its drone to monitor the situation. Large plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the site of the blaze. | Summarize the following text.
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Six fire engines were called to Earl Road at the Rackheath Industrial Estate, near Norwich, just after 09:00 GMT on Sunday. Norfolk Fire Service said it was also using its drone to monitor the situation. Large plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the... | true |
uk-49094575 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49094575 | UK heatwave: Extraordinary temperatures 'could break records' | The UK could be on course for its hottest day on record as temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s. | Temperatures could rise to a record-breaking 39C (102.2F) in the London area, and other parts of the UK could exceed 30C, according to BBC Weather. The heatwave follows 30C temperatures in the South East on Wednesday, with the highest in Writtle, Essex, at 33.5C. The current all-time UK high of 38.5C was recorded in Au... | Summarize the following text.
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Temperatures could rise to a record-breaking 39C (102.2F) in the London area, and other parts of the UK could exceed 30C, according to BBC Weather. The heatwave follows 30C temperatures in the South East on Wednesday, with the highest in Writtle, Essex, a... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-47734163 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-47734163 | Two NI sites on Heathrow construction list | 18 sites from across the UK have made the shortlist to host logistics hubs for the Heathrow expansion project. | Four UK sites will become offsite construction centres to help deliver a third runway to the London airport. The former Michelin site in Ballymena and former Shackleton Army barracks in Ballykelly have made the shortlist of 18. The sites will assemble components for the Heathrow project which will then be transported t... | Summarize the following text.
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Four UK sites will become offsite construction centres to help deliver a third runway to the London airport. The former Michelin site in Ballymena and former Shackleton Army barracks in Ballykelly have made the shortlist of 18. The sites will assemble com... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-38331113 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-38331113 | You're Fired! The Apprentice's Grainne McCoy | 16-year-old Grainne McCoy is a teenage mum from Northern Ireland who's just been fired from The Apprentice. | By Peter CoulterBBC Good Morning Ulster Grainne McCoy battled for weeks to stay in the competition and made the final five. On Wednesday evening we watched as the businesswoman, from Dromintee near Newry, took on Lord Sugar's aides as she was grilled on her business plan. It didn't work out for the make-up artist and s... | Summarize the following text.
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By Peter CoulterBBC Good Morning Ulster Grainne McCoy battled for weeks to stay in the competition and made the final five. On Wednesday evening we watched as the businesswoman, from Dromintee near Newry, took on Lord Sugar's aides as she was grilled on h... | true |
sinhala.070613_tiran_bail | https://www.bbc.com/sinhala/news/story/2007/06/070613_tiran_bail | Minister calls Prabhakaran 'as witness' | A senior Sri Lankan government minister says the government will probe allegations that the LTTE received funds from the government. | Chief government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said in Colombo on Wednesday that the government will initiate investigations "if the LTTE claims that Mahinda Rajapaksa provided 15 billion Rupees as alleged by Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi and Tiran Alles". Presidential 2005 Former Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, and MP ... | Summarize the following text.
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Chief government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said in Colombo on Wednesday that the government will initiate investigations "if the LTTE claims that Mahinda Rajapaksa provided 15 billion Rupees as alleged by Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi and Tiran Alles". Presid... | true |
uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-55201195 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-55201195 | Work starts on site of Stoke-on-Trent’s first town hall | 74 parking spaces will be built on land next to Worcester town hall to create a car park for shoppers. | The plans for Hill Street were approved during lockdown and it is hoped the car park will open in early 2021. Ward councillor Andy Platt asked for two spaces to be used for a memorial of the town hall building, erected near the turn of the 19th Century. The council said all 74 spaces were needed but there would be a "m... | Summarize the following text.
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The plans for Hill Street were approved during lockdown and it is hoped the car park will open in early 2021. Ward councillor Andy Platt asked for two spaces to be used for a memorial of the town hall building, erected near the turn of the 19th Century. T... | true |
uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57025206 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57025206 | Elections 2021: Conservative Festus Akinbosoye is new Bedfordshire PCC | Bedfordshire's new Police and Crime Commissioner has been elected after a second round of voting. | Mr Akinbusoye defeated Labour's David Michael after a second round of votes were counted at Luton's Inspire Centre. Following the second count, Mr Akinbusoye won 59,793 votes, compared to Mr Michael's 50,815. The result constitutes a Conservative hold, although Kathryn Holloway, the PCC since 2016, did not seek re-elec... | Summarize the following text.
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Mr Akinbusoye defeated Labour's David Michael after a second round of votes were counted at Luton's Inspire Centre. Following the second count, Mr Akinbusoye won 59,793 votes, compared to Mr Michael's 50,815. The result constitutes a Conservative hold, al... | true |
uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-36344256 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-36344256 | Rugeley Power Station to close in June | 1,000 jobs will go as Staffordshire's biggest power station closes, its operator has confirmed. | The decision comes three months after Engie said "deterioration in market conditions" for coal-fired power stations in the UK was likely to shut the Staffordshire base for good. Of 150 staff at the site, 30 will be kept on to help decommission the plant over the next nine months. Engie says it is trying to find staff j... | Summarize the following text.
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The decision comes three months after Engie said "deterioration in market conditions" for coal-fired power stations in the UK was likely to shut the Staffordshire base for good. Of 150 staff at the site, 30 will be kept on to help decommission the plant o... | true |
uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-17179982 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-17179982 | Edinburgh tram passenger forecast cut in half | 10 million passengers was the original estimate for the Edinburgh tram. | Edinburgh City Council predicted in 2010 that 10 million people would use the trams each year. However, a new forecast, disclosed under a Freedom of Information request, has an updated figure of 5.4 million. A £776m tram line between Edinburgh Airport and St Andrew Square is due to be completed by summer 2014. The Edin... | Summarize the following text.
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Edinburgh City Council predicted in 2010 that 10 million people would use the trams each year. However, a new forecast, disclosed under a Freedom of Information request, has an updated figure of 5.4 million. A £776m tram line between Edinburgh Airport and... | true |
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