Investigators hope the data will provide insights about the crucial moments leading up to the tragedy.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKLv0jm
FBI makes what may be its biggest bomb find ever
More than 150 explosive devices are discovered during a raid on a farm in Virginia.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/rQhxR4I
Monday, December 30, 2024
Watch: Rocket blasts off for India's first space-docking mission
The rocket, which took off from a site north of Chennai, places two satellites in orbit.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dt8vu2j
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Joe Biden pays tribute to 'dear friend' Jimmy Carter
Biden praises Carter as "someone who embodied the most fundamental human values".
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Biden and Trump lead tributes to 'extraordinary' Jimmy Carter after death
Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 at his home in Georgia.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/JbwdvWF
'She was almost home': Families mourn after S Korea plane crash
The tragedy, which killed 179 people, has left the loved ones of victims searching for answers.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/jsI7SzU
Watch the moment Carter took his presidential oath
On 20 January 1977, Jimmy Carter took his presidential oath to become the 39th president of the United States.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/4fyaT8m
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year
Out of 46 countries where elections were held, nearly two-thirds saw numbers of women elected fall - BBC finds.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5FDMeB
At least 28 dead in South Korea plane crash - reports
The aircraft reportedly crashed into a wall at Muan International Airport in the country's southwest.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/yoHpYD8
Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline
Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/OW6i1w5
Friday, December 27, 2024
Remembering the 'kind leader' who led India with a steely resolve
A man of few words, Singh led the country from the front - but was deeply misunderstood along the way.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/q8gk5G0
'Assad's fall opened years of my husband's past I knew nothing about'
Syrians across the world are still coming to terms with the rapid fall of the Assad regime
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/7eFrPSh
A year of mass attacks reveals anger and frustration in China
The killings have led to questions about what is driving people to murder strangers en masse.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhFgnfo
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Ukraine captures injured North Korean soldier, says Seoul
The soldier is thought to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrNwaYO
Indian show renews interest in 1970s dance style from America's gay clubs
Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/YBA7COy
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGu1Tan
Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/7pdj2ls
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/l6DhSVO
Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post
Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/oLbwXPn
Three shot dead as medics, journalists and police attacked at Haiti hospital
Many others are injured when armed men fire at medical staff, police and reporters in Port-au-Prince.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/38pWLsK
Monday, December 23, 2024
Justin Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
He was accused by his co-star Blake Lively of sexual harassment and lodging a campaign to wreck her reputation.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9n6qUe
Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun
It will plunge into our star's outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/q8rKiWe
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/0CuyeEj
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no
Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, which oversees the island's foreign affairs and defence.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/1GVDfEY
France holds day of mourning for Mayotte cyclone dead
Flags will be flown at half-mast after President Emmanuel Macron declared a national day of mourning.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/OLf9hGV
Woman dies after being set on fire on NYC subway
Police say the victim was set alight while sleeping on a train in Brooklyn on Sunday morning.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xKsEOyv
Rome to regulate Trevi Fountain queues after restoration
The landmark has been given a spruce-up ahead of the Roman Catholic Church's jubilee, which begins on Tuesday.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/4uDbEBl
US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident
Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYljr7K
Saturday, December 21, 2024
'I heard rumbling and shattering glass': Eyewitness describes Christmas market attack
One woman describes how her boyfriend was dragged away from her after being hit by the car being used as a weapon.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/MAhYl2s
German Christmas market attack suspect remanded
Magdeburg police said the 50-year-old man appeared at a district court on Saturday evening.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/bTsVR38
Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration for US Senate
The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0sMr4b
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7eFPDC
One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence
Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world's longest-serving death row inmate.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/EV5SsJU
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Defendants face judgement for actions that led to beheading of French teacher
Eight people accused of abetting the jihadist murder of Samuel Paty will learn their fate in a Paris court.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XrNesj
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKi4H9c
My kids saw my pain on set, says Angelina Jolie
The Hollywood star plays famous opera singer Maria Callas in a new biopic.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/PiYmWEA
Watch: BBC speaks to Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
Sharaa led the rebel offensive that toppled the Assad regime in Syria less than two weeks ago.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/jVHe62J
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed
Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/XVtpn1j
Trouble in Arctic town as polar bears and people face warming world
Climate change makes it trickier for Churchill's residents to co-exist with increasingly hungry predators
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6jY7v4
Monday, December 16, 2024
Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
The number of casualties is unknown, while footage online shows collapsed buildings and damaged cars.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7bPBxj
Ozy Media boss gets nearly 10 years in prison for fraud
Prosecutors said Watson orchestrated a years-long scheme that resulted in "tens of millions of dollars" in losses to investors.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/08xL7lC
Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms
The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCeP41u
Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions
The daughter of Angola's former president was described by the UK government as a "notorious kleptocrat".
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xfmaPAK
Sunday, December 15, 2024
South Korea court begins Yoon's impeachment trial process
It has six months to decide whether to sustain or reject the vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYX204u
Legendary Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain dies at 73
The Indian classical music icon died of a lung disease at a hospital in San Francisco.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/vqGE3rN
Bali Nine drug smugglers 'relieved' to be back in Australia
The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVgRDt2
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Founder of fashion chain Mango dies in cave accident
The 71-year-old is remembered for his fashion leadership after the accident in caves near Barcelona.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/dEi9KaN
New name, no photos: Gisèle Pelicot removes all trace of her husband
In the years before the mass rape trial that has shocked France, Gisèle almost caught Dominique Pelicot.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/Triom2f
US confirms it is in 'direct contact' with Syria rebel group
The HTS rebel group is currently still designated a terrorist organisation by the US State Department.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/MB8ClPK
Friday, December 13, 2024
Incredible escape as lorry smashes fire truck on icy US highway
None of first responders were injured, but the truck driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/2bAUIus
Bolivian shamans refuse to leave shacks on deadly cliff edge
Locals call the shacks "suicide homes" with authorities planning a forced evacuation if necessary.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xcdn8IU
Georgia's turmoil deepens as ex-footballer to be named president
After 16 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is set be appointed president.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/uBU7NRK
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Bolivia extradites former anti-drugs chief to US on drug trafficking charges
Maximiliano Dávila is accused of facilitating cocaine smuggling to the United States.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/8sGH3cA
Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote
Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/k9PZJmE
Bloody siege ends Myanmar army control of western border
Insurgents seized Myanmar's border with Bangladesh in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/CeIoK4p
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/PAGlbKn
Star luxury estate brokers charged with sex trafficking
Alexander brothers are accused of drugging, assaulting and raping dozens of women over more than a decade
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/ek8pInd
How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape
Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/p6NkBiS
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Australia PM condemns arson incident and anti-Israel graffiti
Police seek two suspects after a car was set ablaze and buildings were vandalised in Sydney.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/FhbB3Ai
Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm
Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/uZOz4Mg
Monday, December 9, 2024
Luigi Mangione charged with murdering healthcare CEO in New York
Luigi Mangione, 26, was taken into custody at a McDonald's in the town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZE9zW1o
Will bribery charges against Adani derail India's green goals?
The Adani Group is aiming to contribute to a tenth of India's renewable energy needs by 2032.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/owIVEZr
Suspect in healthcare CEO killing arrested at McDonald's
A prosecutor says Luigi Mangione, 26, who was denied bail at an initial court appearance, is likely to be charged with homicide.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/BEqSLJh
Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life 'Succession' battle
The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/tcz6JDh
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Travel ban on S Korea president after martial law attempt
Travel bans have also been imposed on several senior officials involved in the botched martial law move.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4RQq78
Gisèle Pelicot lifts her sunglasses and chooses to fight back
The woman at the centre of the mass rape case sees her public trial as a chance to "stand for all victims".
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtp1oQT
Melbourne synagogue fire 'likely' terror act, police say
Three suspects are being sought over the fire, which injured one person and caused extensive damage.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBI0joN
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters
He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xywm0QL
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Prithvi Shaw: The rise and fade of Indian cricket's wonder boy
It has been a steep fall for the 25-year-old batter, once hailed as Indian cricket's 'next big thing'.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Pde1zo
Moment Georgian press attacked by masked men
The journalist told the Associated Press that the men took their equipment after the attack.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/cgVRa5L
Moment Georgian press attacked by masked men
Moment journalist and cameraman attacked by masked men in Georgia
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRWZaFL
Friday, December 6, 2024
Hats, horses and a Harley: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xVHkIde
Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening
With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/Giv6Hty
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Why there's no song and dance around India's killer air
The country's pollution levels are startling but the problem is rarely represented in popular culture.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxXc4O7
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/1LRyt3r
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Why voters are giving Africa's governing parties a bloody nose
Namibia's Swapo records its worst election performance - continuing a trend seen across Africa.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVsP1Cx
Why Swedish women are quitting work
Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4dMarO
Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks
Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/moIx7gB
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
‘The glasses are a prop’: Anna Wintour on her style and being told 'no'
The fashion guru spoke to the BBC ahead of a new Vogue show looking back on the industry's history.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qij2f3Z
What's on the minds of Ghanaian voters in seven charts
Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xgHOerl
Monday, December 2, 2024
Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador
The billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKkhDCd
Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
The decision upholds a January ruling and comes despite support from shareholders and directors.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xWeIG9d
Fianna Fáil emerges as largest party in Irish election
The party has won 48 seats, with Sinn Féin second on 39 and Fine Gael third on 38.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/iy3o2ML
Sunday, December 1, 2024
‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes, BBC finds
Some products described as “Italian” appear to contain Chinese tomatoes, BBC investigation suggests.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJVbv7j
Boss of car making giant Stellantis abruptly quits
The car making giant owns brands including Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ohs68yZ
Fireworks shot at police and water cannon sprayed during Georgia protests
Demonstrations have been taking place for a fourth night in Tbilisi after Georgia's EU bid was suspended.
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