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US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies

Europe should "reconsider" taxes on big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs ...

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Abducted child's father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping

The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in att...

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Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end

Talks in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officals have ended with "progress" mad...

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Metals recycling company files for liquidation

It is not clear how many jobs are at risk within the company which has sites acr...

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Daughter of South Africa's ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot

Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, lured...

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Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament

Pauline Hanson donned a black burka as she sought to push for a ban on the garme...

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can...

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Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff

Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staf...

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What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?

It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BB...

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Five dead in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that ...

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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian ground...

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Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria

The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in t...

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Everything you need to know about the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the ...

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UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says

Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain...

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'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan be...

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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra...

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S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims...

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Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed...

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Charity offers surplus blankets to warm residents

Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find ...

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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's r...

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