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UK’s oldest man advises moderation as he turns 111
The UK’s oldest man has advised “exercising the mind” and “moderation” in all things as he turns 111 years old. John Tinniswood was presented with a special birthday card from the King and Queen during celebrations at his care home in Southport. The Liverpool football fan, who was born in 1912, also recommended to “never…
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India teacher investigated for telling pupils to slap Muslim peer
Getty Images Police in India are investigating a video that shows a school teacher telling her pupils to slap their seven-year-old Muslim classmate. The boy is filmed in tears as he is slapped, allegedly for getting his times tables wrong. The video went viral on social media, and has triggered widespread dismay and condemnation. India’s…
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Nadine Dorries: Conservative MP attacks PM as she quits Commons
Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire By Suzanne Leigh BBC News Nadine Dorries has resigned from the Commons, more than two months after pledging to go “with immediate effect”. She launched a blistering attack on Rishi Sunak in her resignation statement, telling the prime minister “history will not judge you kindly”. The Mid Bedfordshire MP first announced her…
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India train fire: Gas canister sets off deadly explosion
Getty Images A fire on a train carriage has killed nine people in India, after a gas canister used by passengers to make drinks exploded, officials say. Nine others were injured in the fire, which occurred in the southern city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu state. The carriage was carrying more than 50 pilgrims from…
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High altitude heist shocks Switzerland
Facebook/viaferrata-leukerbad By Imogen Foulkes BBC News, Geneva Thieves in Switzerland have conquered one of the country’s most challenging protected climbing routes. They ascended to an altitude of 2,350m and traversed gorges on narrow steel cables – all to rob a collection box. The box belongs to a local climbing club, which maintains Switzerland’s longest protected…
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Watch: The British Museum controversy so far
Since the British Museum revealed that items from its collection were stolen, missing or damaged, there have been a number of twists and turns in the story. It’s become a tale of global interest, and one that has shaken the institution’s reputation. Here’s what we know so far. Video by Gianluca Avagnina and Ian Casey.
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Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia
Reuters By Ece Goksedef BBC News President Vladimir Putin has called on all employees of Wagner and other Russian private military contractors to take an oath of allegiance to the Russian state. The decree applies to anyone participating in military activities in Ukraine, assisting the army and serving in territorial defence units. He signed the…
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Niger journalist: I lie awake at night fearing they will arrest me
Getty Images By BBC reporter Niamey, Niger My country Niger is never normally “front page news” but that all changed on 26 July. Rumours started to circulate that there had been a coup at the presidential palace. I immediately got to work, tapping up contacts, trying to establish the facts. I didn’t have to wait…
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Spain FA accuses Jenni Hermoso of lying about Rubiales World Cup kiss
ReutersCopyright: Reuters Spain’s monumental victory in the Women’s World Cup has been soured by the actions of Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish football association, during the trophy presentation right after the final. Here’s what happened: 20 Aug – During the ceremony following the World Cup final, Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso was first embraced…
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Some stolen items recovered
Getty Images By Sean Seddon BBC News About 2,000 items are thought to have been stolen from the British Museum, but some of the missing treasures have started to be recovered, chairman George Osborne has confirmed. The ex-chancellor told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme “more could have been done” to address the thefts sooner. A…