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Jul 13, 2024 | 
bbc.com | James Gregory
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out changes to how the BBC is funded until at least 2027. “We are committed in our manifesto to the BBC and to the licensing scheme,” the prime minister said during his trip to Washington DC this week. The BBC has faced real terms cuts in recent years, including a two-year freeze on the licence fee, leading to cuts to services and programmes.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
bbc.com | James Gregory |Emily McGarvey
Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fearsBy James Gregory & Emily McGarvey, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe product being recalled is only sold in WH SmithA third food manufacturer has recalled products over fears of possible contamination with E. coli. Manufacturer THIS! is recalling its plant-based chicken and bacon wrap, which is only sold at WH Smith. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was a "precautionary step" and E. coli "has not been detected in the product".
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May 10, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | James Gregory
The brother of Peru's under-pressure president, Dina Boluarte, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a corruption network. Prosecutors say Nicanor Boluarte used powers granted by his sister to release funds to regional leaders and mayors in exchange for bribes. He denies wrongdoing. Arrest warrants have been issued for 21 other people, including President Boluarte's lawyer, Mateo Castañeda.
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May 10, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | James Gregory
At least 50 people have died and more than 100 have been injured after flash flooding in northern Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials. Heavy rainfall has affected five districts in Baghlan province, a spokesman said, warning that two further storms were forecast for Friday night. Pictures on social media showed torrents of water sweeping through houses in several villages, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
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May 5, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | James Gregory |Tiffanie Turnbull
Sports19 hours agoCaitlin Clark Is All Over Social Media After College GPA Surfacesathlonsports.com - Alek Arend • 19hIs there anything Caitlin Clark can't do? It doesn't seem like it.
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May 5, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | James Gregory
News2 hours agoNew details in missing surfers investigationNBC News - NBCNews.com • 2hThree bodies discovered at the bottom of a water well are likely the surfers who vanished over a week ago, according to Mexican officials. The surfers, two Australian brothers and their American friend, allegedly fell victim to a carjacking gone wrong.
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May 4, 2024 | 
bbc.com | James Gregory |Malu Cursino |Emily Atkinson
Israel-Gaza war: Four soldiers killed in Kerem Shalom rocket attackBy James Gregory, Malu Cursino & Emily Atkinson,BBC NewsReutersThe armed wing of Hamas said it was responsible for rocket fire in the Kerem Shalom border area. (Pictured: An Israeli medic after the attack)Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in a Hamas rocket attack near one of the main crossings used to deliver aid into Gaza, Israel has said. The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed overnight by Israel following the strike.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
newssniffer.co.uk | Nick Eardley |James Gregory
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Mar 15, 2024 | 
homeofscience.net | Shazir Mucklai |James Gregory |Frances Mao
Shohei Ohtani shares a photo with Mamiko Tanaka for the first time as his team heads to South Korea. Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has unveiled the identity of his new wife after weeks of speculation. The Los Angeles Dodgers star shared a photo Mamiko Tanaka, a former basketball player, for the first time on his Instagram on Thursday. The newlyweds are seen in front of an airplane as the team makes its way to South Korea as part of the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
homeofscience.net | Shazir Mucklai |James Gregory
The military says more convoys will enter after Israel is accused of impeding aid operations. Israel’s military says it is trying to “flood” Gaza with aid as international pressure to address the territory’s humanitarian crisis grows. Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said Israel would facilitate further aid convoys, after a new land route opened up to deliver food to northern Gaza. The UN has warned that Gaza, under Israeli attack since the war with Hamas began in October, is at risk of famine.
