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world-36659258 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-36659258 | Profile: Duterte the controversial 'strongman' of the Philippines | Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been criticised for his tough stance on drug trafficking, which he says is a violation of human rights. | 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 ... | Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been criticised for his tough stance on drug trafficking, which he says is a violation of human rights.
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uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | Green Man Festival tents donated to refugees in France | A group of volunteers from Newport have donated more than £1,000 to help migrants and refugees in Calais. | 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... | A group of volunteers from Newport have donated more than £1,000 to help migrants and refugees in Calais.
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10361650 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10361650 | Spending cuts 'are threatening construction jobs' | The housing budget could be cut by up to £44bn over the next 10 years, according to the Federation of Housing Associations. | 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... | The housing budget could be cut by up to £44bn over the next 10 years, according to the Federation of Housing Associations.
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health-48283242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48283242 | Cannabis meds: 'I risk criminal record to help my child' | The family of a seven-year-old girl with severe epilepsy have been reunited with their daughter, Indie-Rose. | 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... | The family of a seven-year-old girl with severe epilepsy have been reunited with their daughter, Indie-Rose.
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uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | Cannabis plant waste found fly-tipped in Suffolk village | A waste dump has been set up in Henstead, Suffolk, to catch fly-tippers. | 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... | A waste dump has been set up in Henstead, Suffolk, to catch fly-tippers.
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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 | The Scottish government has said it will not be able to impose quarantine rules on holidaymakers from the UK. | 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... | The Scottish government has said it will not be able to impose quarantine rules on holidaymakers from the UK.
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entertainment-arts-23417708 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23417708 | EastEnders reflects Royal birth | The Royal Wedding was the biggest day of the year on BBC One, with more than 2.6 million viewers tuning in. | 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. ... | The Royal Wedding was the biggest day of the year on BBC One, with more than 2.6 million viewers tuning in.
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business-51364102 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51364102 | Travelex: Bank currency services still offline after hack | Travelex has said it is still not offering foreign currency services online. | 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 ... | Travelex has said it is still not offering foreign currency services online.
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business-19388633 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-19388633 | Apple seeks to ban sale of eight Samsung phones in US | Samsung has asked the US District Court in San Jose, California, to remove an injunction on its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. | 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 ... | Samsung has asked the US District Court in San Jose, California, to remove an injunction on its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet.
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entertainment-arts-40626224 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40626224 | Doctor Who: Fans react to Jodie Whittaker casting | The announcement of a new Doctor Who has been met with mixed reactions on social media. | 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 ... | The announcement of a new Doctor Who has been met with mixed reactions on social media.
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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 whale has been spotted near the coast of the Isle of Man. | 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... | A whale has been spotted near the coast of the Isle of Man.
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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 rejected claims by former national security adviser John Bolton that he told President Donald Trump that he wanted to withhold US military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour. | 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... | The White House has rejected claims by former national security adviser John Bolton that he told President Donald Trump that he wanted to withhold US military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour.
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business-52819591 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52819591 | UK furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers | The cost of the government's furlough scheme has risen to £123.2bn, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said. | 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... | The cost of the government's furlough scheme has risen to £123.2bn, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said.
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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 ferry service is to run between Manche Iles and the Isle of Man. | 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... | A new ferry service is to run between Manche Iles and the Isle of Man.
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health-36672762 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-36672762 | Junior doctors' row: The basics of the dispute | The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for a general strike on Saturday and Sunday. | 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... | The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for a general strike on Saturday and Sunday.
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technology-56890264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56890264 | CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing | It's been more than a decade since Sarah Holland was a new mum. | 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... | It's been more than a decade since Sarah Holland was a new mum.
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uk-england-devon-54827924 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-54827924 | Coronavirus: 'Christmas mad' mum put up lights early for smiles | A woman has put up her Christmas lights in a bid to raise money for NHS Charities Together. | 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 ... | A woman has put up her Christmas lights in a bid to raise money for NHS Charities Together.
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technology-46206677 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46206677 | Google accused of 'trust demolition' over health app | DeepMind has announced it will be joining Google Health, the UK's largest health service. | 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... | DeepMind has announced it will be joining Google Health, the UK's largest health service.
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uk-england-sussex-55637588 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-55637588 | Coronavirus: London to Brighton Bike Ride cancelled | The London to Brighton Bike Ride has been cancelled for the second year in a row. | 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... | The London to Brighton Bike Ride has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
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uk-36300597 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36300597 | Do police have the firepower to tackle gun menace? | The police force in Northamptonshire is looking to recruit 1,000 more firearms officers. | 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... | The police force in Northamptonshire is looking to recruit 1,000 more firearms officers.
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uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | Oxford workplace parking charge to reduce congestion | Plans to make Oxford City centre a "zero emissions zone" have 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 ... | Plans to make Oxford City centre a "zero emissions zone" have been announced.
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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 Supporters' Trust has written to MPs and AMs to ask them to support a proposal to change the club's colours. | 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... | Cardiff City Supporters' Trust has written to MPs and AMs to ask them to support a proposal to change the club's colours.
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entertainment-arts-23495577 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23495577 | £47m investment in six UK heritage sites | A total of £4.8m has been awarded to a number of heritage sites in the UK. | 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 ... | A total of £4.8m has been awarded to a number of heritage sites in the UK.
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education-46309351 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-46309351 | GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat | The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging shoppers to be wary of cyber-crime. | 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 ... | The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging shoppers to be wary of cyber-crime.
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world-asia-india-46232087 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46232087 | Sabarimala: Why has a Hindu temple divided India's women? | Kerala has become the latest Indian state to ban women from the 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... | Kerala has become the latest Indian state to ban women from the Sabarimala temple.
Kerala has become the latest Indian state to ban women from the Sabarimala temple.
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world-africa-54634511 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54634511 | Zambia: Anglo American sued for 'mass lead poisoning' | A South African company is being sued over the deaths of thousands of miners who contracted lead poisoning while working underground. | 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... | A South African company is being sued over the deaths of thousands of miners who contracted lead poisoning while working underground.
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uk-wales-politics-34913220 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-34913220 | Cardiff Airport stays under government control, Jones says | The Welsh government will not sell its controlling interest in the 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 ... | The Welsh government will not sell its controlling interest in the airport, the first minister has said.
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world-middle-east-44124556 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44124556 | Did Israel use excessive force at Gaza protests? | Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets of Gaza to protest against Israel's decision to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. | 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... | Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets of Gaza to protest against Israel's decision to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
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