The Week in Business: High-Profile Media Ousters

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Our Covid Data Project Is Over, but the Need for Timely Data Is Not

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Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night.

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Elecciones en Paraguay: esto es lo que hay que saber

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Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Biden Can Close the Legal Black Hole at Guantánamo

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Strike staffing offered to Great Ormond St children's hospital

The world-renowned children's hospital has "serious" concerns over this weekend's nurses' strike.

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A Once-Promising Green Energy Technology Hits a Roadblock

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Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone

Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.

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Sudan: The young Brits worrying about relatives in the country

People at a community centre in Bristol say they're worried about family members who are still there.

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BBC Chairman Resigns, Deepening Turmoil at Britain’s Broadcaster

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Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call

The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour.

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‘Learn From Pain’: Why Germany Protects Soviet War Memorials

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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman resigns over report into appointment

The report, by barrister Adam Heppinstall, found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

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Herpes deaths: Caesareans likely source of herpes, inquest told

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

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The Fight Over the Debt Limit

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James Corden's Late Late Show writer teases One Direction surprise

The final Late Late Show won't feature a One Direction reunion - but fans can expect an "Easter egg".

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‘Best Friends’ Australia and New Zealand Patch Up a Major Difference

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Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'

The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Bid for Activision, a Blow to the Tech Giant

By BY DAVID MCCABE AND KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/Vbv7iPz

Biden’s Quiet Re-election Strategy

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South Africa remains torn on the I.C.C. over its treatment of allies like Russia.

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Formula 1 sprint races: New format to be introduced for 2023's six events

Formula 1 is to introduce a new format for 'sprint' races, starting at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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China Detains Taiwan-Based Publisher in National Security Investigation

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Forgotten diaries show how illiterate baker became pioneering herbalist

The family of Duncan Napier, who founded Scotland's first herbal apothecary in 1860, find his diaries.

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Women's Six Nations 2023: England set to host record crowd at Twickenham

As England prepare to host a record Twickenham crowd, former and current players reflect on how far the women's game has come.

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With a 3-minute video, Biden kicks off his 2024 campaign. Here’s the latest.

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Brexit: MPs call for public inquiry into impact of leaving EU

MPs brand Brexit a "disaster" but the government says leaving the EU was a "democratic choice".

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Taking Keith Haring Seriously

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England v France: Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players for Test

England coach Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players in his 19-man squad to face France in a mid-season Test on Saturday.

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Friends star Matthew Perry to pull Keanu Reeves jibe from memoir

The star's book asked why Reeves "still walks among us" when others like River Phoenix had died.

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Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

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Wagner in Sudan: What have Russian mercenaries been up to?

The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there's evidence it has previously been active in Sudan.

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Battlefield Update: Russian forces hit civilian areas around the southern city of Kherson, Ukraine says.

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Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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A drone was shot down over Crimea, Russian authorities say.

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In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple

Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky.

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Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy

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Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter

Diane Abbott is suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism.

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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.

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‘I Cry Quietly’: A Soldier Describes the Toll of Russia’s War

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Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life.

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Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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Your Spring Soundtrack

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SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.

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From Lucinda Williams, a Memoir as Flinty as Her Songs

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Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses

The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game.

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Using A.I. in Everyday Life

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Three people are injured after Russia says it accidentally bombs its own city.

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Shocked by Russian atrocities, NATO is becoming the war-fighting alliance it was during the Cold War.

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Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians.

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The arrival of Abrams tanks would be a major step in arming Ukraine.

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Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive

WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine.

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Business group CBI reports new 'criminal offence' to police

The lobby group says it has recently received additional information about "a serious criminal offence".

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Democrats’ Numbers Problem

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India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them?

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What Georgia O’Keeffe Taught Yayoi Kusama

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Quiz: Can you spot an AI-generated image?

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World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson makes maximum 147 break against Ryan Day

Watch as Kyren Wilson makes a maximum 147 break during his first round match against Ryan Day a the World Snooker Championship.

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India Is Surpassing China in Population

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New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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In China, a Big Auto Show Returns to a Country That Has Gone Electric

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Women's Super League: How do title rivals fare against each other?

How have the top four performed when they have been pitted against each other this season? BBC Sport takes a closer look.

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Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country.

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In ‘The Diplomat,’ Keri Russell Shows Her Good Side

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Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Frank Ocean at Coachella: The grief of losing a sibling

People who've lost a brother or sister say Frank Ocean speaking about his own loss helps others.

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Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple

The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim.

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A missile strike on Sloviansk is one of the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians this year.

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week?

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Fox News on Trial

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Final curtain call for Broadway's Phantom of the Opera

New York's longest running musical closed on Sunday after 35 years at the Majestic Theatre.

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What is Starship?

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‘Barry’ Is Ending. For Anthony Carrigan, That’s Nothing to Be Afraid Of

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The Week in Business: Moderating Inflation

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Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday.

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Hungary Joins Poland in Banning Grain Imports From Ukraine

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The Brooklyn Bridge Gets a Facial

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The fighting in Khartoum is the culmination of months of rising tensions.

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Tottenham shooting: Two arrests after teenager dies in shooting

It comes after the Met launched a murder investigation into the death of Tyler McDermott.

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Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.

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Canary Wharf: Spectacular photos of skyscraper rediscovered

Tony Brien sat in a box 830ft above east London to capture the images of One Canada Square.

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Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month.

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Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

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Caerphilly: Dashcam captures police chasing their own car

The footage showed the police car veer off the road and into a hedge.

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Jackie Robinson’s Legacy Stretches Beyond the Baseball Field

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Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.

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How Electrifying Everything Became a Key Climate Solution

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Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead

The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool.

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Seconds out, round three - what is happening with the Man Utd sale?

After Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus calls the bidding situation for Manchester United a "farce", BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at where the sale of the club stands.

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An ambulance was called for Navalny, his spokeswoman says, as concerns over his health grow.

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Eurovision 2023: Rita Ora and Rebecca Ferguson amongst semi-final interval acts

The BBC confirms the artists performing during the semi-finals for next month's song contest.

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Boom Times for Miguel Gutierrez, an Artist of Ordered Excess

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Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days

An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders.

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The Battle Over Abortion Drugs

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Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO.

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Brazil won’t sell Ukraine weapons, but it is offering to broker peace.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season.

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Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead

Survivors told the BBC they had collected at least 80 bodies but expect the toll to rise further.

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Paul Cattermole death: S Club 7's Jo O'Meara says she is heartbroken

Singer Jo O'Meara pays tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole, saying he was "our sweetest soul".

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Ukraine Energy

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Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.

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‘Succession’ and ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ Together in New Warner Streaming App

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Kuwait news outlet unveils AI-generated presenter Fedha

The virtual female presenter, indistinguishable from a real person, speaks fluently in Arabic.

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The Jailing of Evan Gershkovich

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Assistant ref stood down as 'elbow' on Liverpool star investigated

Constantine Hatzidakis will not be involved in any matches while the FA investigates an incident in which he appeared to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson.

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South Korea’s Unhealthy Obsession With Japan

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Junior doctors' strike: NHS chief calls for ACAS help with talks

Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says.

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The Voices of Unsung Black Poets, Revived and Amplified

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Super Mario Movie's 'sensational' box office takings defy poor reviews

It has the most successful global opening of all time for an animated film - despite poor reviews.

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Europe Has Pledged a Million Shells for Ukraine in a Year. Can It Deliver?

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