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• Scottish school strikes: Union to announce result of pay ballot

  09-03-2023 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's largest teaching union the EIS will confirm the result of its pay deal ballot later.
  
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• Food fraud probe into beef falsely labelled as British

  09-03-2023 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A supplier is under investigation after pre-packed meat was found to be from South America and Europe.
  
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• Rishi Sunak to push Emmanuel Macron on efforts to stop small boat crossings

  09-03-2023 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  However, the two men are not expected to reach a deal on returning migrants to France.
  
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• Heavy snow and high winds to create treacherous conditions

  09-03-2023 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Motorists are being warned to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary in the affected areas.
  
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• HS2 line between Birmingham and Crewe delayed by two years

  09-03-2023 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Transport secretary Mark Harper blamed soaring prices and says it was "committed" to the high speed rail link.
  
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• Ukraine war: Fallen aid worker Chris Parry honoured at Truro Cathedral vigil

  09-03-2023 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British volunteer Chris Parry, killed by a Russian shell, was a "true hero", a congregation hears.
  
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• Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Mum 'knew she had gone', trial hears

  09-03-2023 21:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas Cashman is accused of shooting dead nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her Liverpool home.
  
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• Asda and Morrisons lift limits on some fresh produce

  09-03-2023 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The supermarkets lift restrictions on some fresh produce as shortages ease.
  
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• Scientists call for global action to clean up space junk - The Times

  09-03-2023 20:45 via news.google.com
  
  Scientists call for global action to clean up space junk  The TimesScientists call for global action to tackle space junk  The IndependentLegally binding global treaty needed to tackle space debris, say experts  The GuardianThere Are Now 100 Trillion Bits Of ‘Space Junk’ Circling Our Planet—And It’s About To Get A Lot Worse  ForbesWhat is space junk?  Livescience.comView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Cardiff crash: Dad who lost daughter says life has changed forever

  09-03-2023 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken dad of Eve Smith speaks outside his business where floral tributes have been laid.
  
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• Downham Market: Father and son guilty of murdering love rival

  09-03-2023 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne and Riley Peckham acted out of "jealousy and rage, like a pack of animals", police say.
  
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• Gary Lineker says he does not fear BBC suspension over asylum policy tweet

  09-03-2023 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Match of the Day host said he stands by his tweet that criticised the government's asylum policy.
  
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• Jess Phillips reads out list of women killed by men in the last year

  09-03-2023 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In an annual tradition, the Labour MP recalls victims to mark International Women's Day.
  
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• Organ donation plot: Family not asked to help, Old Bailey hears

  09-03-2023 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ike Ekweremadu allegedly thought it was "far better to buy" a kidney than ask a relative to donate.
  
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• What you need to know on Eurovision UK entry in 90 seconds

  09-03-2023 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mae Muller has been revealed as the UK's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest.
  
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• Rishi Sunak: Hurdles in the race to pass Illegal Migration Bill

  09-03-2023 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will new legislation aimed at cutting numbers crossing the Channel have an impact?
  
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• Tell us about your experiences of weight-loss medication

  09-03-2023 13:27 via theguardian.com
  
  We would like to hear about people’s experiences of semaglutide, an anti-diabetic medication sold under the brand name Ozempic and Wegovyfor weight lossWe would like to hear about people’s experiences of using semaglutide, a drug sold under the brand name of Ozempic for people with type-2 diabetes, and as Wegovy for certain groups of people with obesity.Ozempic is already available on prescription in the UK, while thousands of people with obesity will be able to get Wegovy on the NHS
  
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• Gary Lineker says he stands by tweets criticising government's asylum policy

  09-03-2023 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The television presenter compared language the government used to "that used by Germany in the 30s".
  
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• What it's really like to use the 'miracle' weight-loss jab - The Telegraph

  09-03-2023 11:48 via news.google.com
  
  What it's really like to use the 'miracle' weight-loss jab  The TelegraphCeleb weight loss drug could come to Scotland after approval in England  STV NewsNew Weight Loss Drug Wegovy - Is this Weight Loss Injection Safe And Effective In 2023?  Outlook IndiaWeight loss drug approved by NHS for diabetics has 'concerning' aspects says doctor  ExpressNHS weight loss injection hailed as 'game changer' may turn eyes yellow as side effect  Coventry LiveV
  
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• North Sea’s biggest energy producer says UK windfall tax wiped out surge in profit - The Guardian

  09-03-2023 11:10 via news.google.com
  North Sea’s biggest energy producer says UK windfall tax wiped out surge in profit  The GuardianWindfall tax has 'all but wiped out our profit for the year', biggest North Sea oil producer says  Sky NewsWindfall tax all but wipes out North Sea oil giant Harbour Energy's £2bn profit - latest updates  The TelegraphHarbour Energy eyes $40 million savings per year from job cuts  Energy VoiceHarbour Energy (HBR) Sees 'Significant' UK Job Cuts as Tax
  
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• Former Shell boss Ben van Beurden's pay package jumps to £9.7m - BBC

  09-03-2023 11:04 via news.google.com
  
  Former Shell boss Ben van Beurden's pay package jumps to £9.7m  BBCShell chief’s pay package rose by more than 50% to nearly £10m in 2022  The GuardianFormer Shell chief's pay jumped 53% in 2022  Financial TimesShell's Former CEO Was Paid £9.7 Million Amid Record Profits  BloombergEx-Shell CEO van Beurden netted £9.7m in 2022  Energy VoiceView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Mystic Meg, one of Britain's most famous astrologers, dies aged 80 - Sky News

  09-03-2023 10:56 via news.google.com
  Mystic Meg, one of Britain's most famous astrologers, dies aged 80  Sky NewsMystic Meg dies aged 80: National Lottery astrologer dies after a short illness  Daily MailIconic National Lottery Mystic Meg astrologer Margaret Lake dies after short illness  The MirrorMystic Meg astrologer Margaret Lake dies aged 80  Birmingham LiveMystic Meg dead: Famous astrologer dies aged 80 following illness  Metro.co.ukView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Snowstorms and high winds forecast to cause UK travel disruption - The Guardian

  09-03-2023 10:43 via news.google.com
  Snowstorms and high winds forecast to cause UK travel disruption  The GuardianSnow hits parts of the UK  Sky NewsAmber warning for snow  Met OfficeUK weather: Heavy snow forecast after temperatures fall to -16C  Daily MailUK snow maps show 1,000km-wide blizzard on its way including 16 inches on Thursday  Daily StarView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Details of new RMT pay offer revealed - with workers at Network Rail offered between 10 and 15% rise overall - Evening Standard

  09-03-2023 10:28 via news.google.com
  
  Details of new RMT pay offer revealed - with workers at Network Rail offered between 10 and 15% rise overall  Evening StandardRMT strikes on 14 train operators will still go ahead - but union open to talks  Sky NewsRMT union to vote on Network Rail pay offer  The IndependentRMT give update on remaining rail strikes amid Network Rail pay offer  Liverpool EchoRMT puts 'new and improved offer' from Network Rail to vote  Sky NewsView Full coverage on
  
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• Georgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protests - BBC

  09-03-2023 10:12 via news.google.com
  
  Georgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protests  BBCGeorgia drops bill on ‘foreign agents’ after two nights of violent protests  The GuardianGeorgia withdraws Russian-style 'foreign agents' law after protesters attempt to storm parliament  The TelegraphGeorgia withdraws 'foreign agent' bill, protests to continue  DW (English)Russia's Clandestine Victory in Georgia ⋆ Visegrad Insight  Visegrad InsightView Full coverage on Googl
  
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• TKorStretch: Notting Hill stab death rapper's family release his album

  09-03-2023 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  O'shian Edwards was pregnant when her rapper boyfriend was stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival.
  
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• Nottinghamshire snow live updates as Met Office warns of heavy snowfall and disruption - Nottinghamshire Live

  09-03-2023 10:05 via news.google.com
  Nottinghamshire snow live updates as Met Office warns of heavy snowfall and disruption  Nottinghamshire LiveLIVE: Snow latest as Met Office warnings in place across UK today - weather and traffic updates  Manchester Evening NewsLive hour-by-hour snow forecast in Leeds as Met Office issues amber heavy snow warning lasting 22 hours  Yorkshire Evening PostLancashire braces for 24 hours of snow with six centimetres an hour at its worst  Lancs LiveSnow around t
  
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• Rare 'snow tornado' spotted by Shetland crofter

  09-03-2023 09:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Peterson witnessed the phenomenon while feeding his sheep in snowy conditions.
  
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• Council hits back at Jeremy Clarkson's Amazon show forgiving a 'misleading' view of planning meeting - Daily Mail

  09-03-2023 09:50 via news.google.com
  Council hits back at Jeremy Clarkson's Amazon show forgiving a 'misleading' view of planning meeting  Daily Mail'I visited Clarkson's Farm and there are seven fake things you need to know'  Wales Online'Pen-pushing' council bureaucrats hit back at Jeremy Clarkson for 'misleading' TV show after restaurant...  LBCClarkson's Farm slammed for 'misleading' viewers over planning meeting  ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Mae Muller: Who is the UK's Eurovision entrant?

  09-03-2023 09:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The North London pop singer will represent the UK in Liverpool. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Mae Muller - I Wrote A Song | United Kingdom | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2023 - Eurovision Song Contest

  09-03-2023 09:35 via news.google.com
  
  Mae Muller - I Wrote A Song | United Kingdom | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2023  Eurovision Song ContestEurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK's act for contest in Liverpool  Sky NewsMae Muller is unveiled as the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest  Daily MailMae Muller: Who is the UK's Eurovision entrant?  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Snow falls in Coventry for second day as weather warning still in place - Coventry Live

  09-03-2023 09:26 via news.google.com
  Snow falls in Coventry for second day as weather warning still in place  Coventry LiveNational Highways issues severe weather alert as Sheffield faces blizzard like conditions  The StarSNOW LATEST – Weather warnings remain for Redditch and Alcester  Redditch Standard31 hour snow warning issued as more to fall across Coventry and Warwickshire  Coventry LiveUpdates on snow and travel delays in West Midlands  BBCView Full coverage on Google Ne
  
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• Antonio Conte: Tottenham know my thoughts on the future, we'll decide at the end of the season - Sky Sports

  09-03-2023 09:26 via news.google.com
  Antonio Conte: Tottenham know my thoughts on the future, we'll decide at the end of the season  Sky SportsTottenham 0-0 AC Milan (0-1 agg): 'End of Antonio Conte's reign surely a formality'  BBCOpinion: Five things we learned from Tottenham’s Champions League exit  The Spurs WebSpurs are out of the Champions League with a whimper rather than a bang  Football365Richarlison hits out at Tottenham over lack of playing time since £60m move &nbs
  
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• Real Betis star Borja Iglesias talks painting his nails, fighting racism and respect for Rashford - Daily Mail

  09-03-2023 09:08 via news.google.com
  
  Real Betis star Borja Iglesias talks painting his nails, fighting racism and respect for Rashford  Daily MailTen Hag reveals team news for Betis tie  Man Utd5 things noticed from Man Utd training as Erik ten Hag makes captaincy decision  The MirrorEvery word Erik ten Hag said in Manchester United press conference ahead of Real Betis fixture  Manchester Evening NewsAnthony Martial pictured in training for Manchester United with Lindelof  United In
  
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• Ukraine war: At least six killed in 'barbaric' Russian missile and drone airstrikes - Sky News

  09-03-2023 08:52 via news.google.com
  Ukraine war: At least six killed in 'barbaric' Russian missile and drone airstrikes  Sky NewsUkraine war: Russian air strikes hit cities across country  BBCRussia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says it has been ‘a difficult night’ after wave of Russian missile strikes hits targets across Ukraine  The GuardianWhat are hypersonic missiles and how do they work?  The IndependentDeadly Russian Strikes Pound Ukraine  The Moscow TimesView Full
  
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• Boris Johnson ‘privately warned’ Dominic Raab about his conduct when prime minister - The Independent

  09-03-2023 08:45 via news.google.com
  Boris Johnson ‘privately warned’ Dominic Raab about his conduct when prime minister  The IndependentBoris Johnson gives evidence in Dominic Raab bullying probe  BBCBoris Johnson warned Dominic Raab about his conduct, report claims  The GuardianBoris Johnson 'privately warned' Dominic Raab about his conduct when PM – report  Evening StandardBoris Johnson warned Dominic Raab about conduct when PM  The TimesView Full coverage on Go
  
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• Nicola Bulley: Man arrested over footage shot inside police cordon - The Telegraph

  09-03-2023 08:41 via news.google.com
  
  Nicola Bulley: Man arrested over footage shot inside police cordon  The TelegraphNicola Bulley: Man, 34, arrested over police scene footage  BBCNicola Bulley: man arrested for filming where body was found  The TimesPolice make Nicola Bulley arrest after body of mum found in river  Leeds LiveNicola Bulley: Man arrested over footage shot inside police cordon on day her body was found  Lancashire Evening PostView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Shropshire school closures: List of schools shut today as snow falls across county - Shropshire Star

  09-03-2023 07:50 via news.google.com
  
  Shropshire school closures: List of schools shut today as snow falls across county  Shropshire StarWhat schools are closed today because of snow? Full list as extreme weather hits England and Wales  Daily MailBradford schools closed amid heavy snow this morning  Telegraph and ArgusThe full list of schools closed following heavy snow fall across Wales  Wales OnlineBirmingham school closures live after heavy snowfall  Birmingham LiveView Full cover
  
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• End of era for UK's only independent Sylvanian Families shop

  09-03-2023 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK’s only independent Sylvanian Families shop has drawn collectors and fans for 30 years.
  
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• Microsoft "Confident" Activision Could Optimise Call Of Duty For Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Life

  09-03-2023 06:30 via news.google.com
  
  Microsoft "Confident" Activision Could Optimise Call Of Duty For Nintendo Switch  Nintendo LifeSony says Microsoft may release a PlayStation version of Call of Duty "where bugs and errors emerge only on the game's final level or after later updates"  Eurogamer.netMicrosoft insists Game Pass prices 'will not increase as a result of Activision merger' | VGC  Video Games ChronicleMicrosoft Says Xbox Game Pass Prices Won't Increase If ActiBlizz Deal Goes Through &n
  
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• Military briefing: Ukraine's battle of diminishing returns for Bakhmut - Financial Times

  09-03-2023 06:00 via news.google.com
  
  Military briefing: Ukraine's battle of diminishing returns for Bakhmut  Financial TimesUkraine war: Why Bakhmut matters for Russia and Ukraine  BBCRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 379  Al Jazeera EnglishIs Bakhmut 'strategically important'? Why has Russia 'expended a great deal of resources, manpower'?  FRANCE 24 EnglishNATO chief warns Ukraine's Bakhmut may fall to Russia 'in coming days'  The Times of IsraelView Full coverage on Goog
  
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• Joe Biden's budget draws fiscal battle lines with Republicans ahead of 2024 - Financial Times

  09-03-2023 06:00 via news.google.com
  
  Joe Biden's budget draws fiscal battle lines with Republicans ahead of 2024  Financial TimesBiden budget seeks big deficit cuts in challenge to GOP  The IndependentBiden challenges Republicans with budget that raises taxes, sets up 2024 run  ReutersBiden Budget to Target Tax Breaks for Private Equity, Crypto, Fossil Fuels  BloombergBiden looks to back GOP into corner with deficit-slashing budget plan  The IndependentView Full coverage on Google N
  
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• Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. PSG in the Champions League; Real Madrid, Manchester Cit… - Bavarian Football Works

  09-03-2023 06:00 via news.google.com
  Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. PSG in the Champions League; Real Madrid, Manchester Cit…  Bavarian Football WorksParis St-Germain out of Champions League: Time to rip up project?  BBC‘I’m so proud’ - Gianluigi Donnarumma insists he has no regrets over PSG move despite premature Champions League exit as former club AC Milan progress  Goal.comKingsley Coman lauds halftime tweaks from Bayern Munich in 2-0 win over PSG 
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war live: explosions in Kyiv as strikes across Ukraine cause blackouts

  09-03-2023 05:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Attacks on several Ukrainian regions reported early Thursday; Kharkiv governor Oleh Synehubov says city and region hit by 15 strikesThe Kyiv Post is reporting that one of its journalists has heard explosions in the city amid air raid warnings. The Guardian has not verified this independently.Asked by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer whether the US will send Ukraine F-16 fighter jets Zelensky said, “The fighter jets issue is difficult. We’re waiting for this decision to be taken.” Conti
  
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• India v Australia: fourth Test, day one – live

  09-03-2023 05:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from the first day at Narendra Modi StadiumAny thoughts? Feel free to get in touch on email1st over: Australia 10-0 (Head 0, Khawaja 4) Australia off the mark… with a Mohammed Shami wide. But he soon gets it right zeroing in at Travis Head’s leg stump. A half-hearted appeal but only Shami was interested and Head runs a leg bye while he’s carrying on. Good gravy! The fourth ball from Shami starts wide, Khawaja gives it a wider berth and ended up being the widest wide of
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war live: blackouts in Odesa and Kharkiv amid missile strikes across Ukraine

  09-03-2023 05:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Attacks on several Ukrainian regions reported early Thursday; Kharkiv governor Oleh Synehubov says city and region hit by 15 strikesThe Kyiv Post is reporting that one of its journalists has heard explosions in the city amid air raid warnings. The Guardian has not verified this independently.Asked by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer whether the US will send Ukraine F-16 fighter jets Zelensky said, “The fighter jets issue is difficult. We’re waiting for this decision to be taken.” Conti
  
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• Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend sues to challenge NDA - BBC

  09-03-2023 05:02 via news.google.com
  
  Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend sues to challenge NDA  BBCTiger Woods’ girlfriend, Erica Herman, asks judge for release from NDA  The GuardianTiger Woods's ex Erica Herman claims she was locked out of his home through 'trickery'  Daily MailTiger Woods ‘splits with girlfriend Erica Herman as she takes him to court in bitter legal battle’...  The SunTiger Woods taken to court by ex-girlfriend over non-disclosure agreement  The TimesVie
  
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• Could a Ming dynasty Buddha found on an Australian beach rewrite history?

  09-03-2023 04:59 via theguardian.com
  
  The origins of the 15cm statue, verified as authentic on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, remain a mystery. Could it have been left there by 15th-century Chinese explorers?In 2018, a pair of Australian film-makers were doing runs with metal detectors in remote Western Australia as they prepared to shoot a documentary about the French exploration of Australia. The film was supposed to feature a hunt for scientific equipment believed to have been left in the area by the Baudin expedition of 1800
  
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• Avian flu is decimating wild birds, but could it become a global pandemic? - podcast

  09-03-2023 04:00 via theguardian.com
  
  It is threatening rare species, and causing havoc for chicken farmers. Now a strain of bird flu has spread to mammals. Could it be a danger to humans?Across the globe a particular strain of avian flu has been killing wild birds. Ranger Harriet Reid, who works for the National Trust on the Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland, has seen first-hand the devastating effect the HN51 strain has had on Britain’s beautiful rare species. But it has also spread among domestic birds and led
  
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• NASA warns an asteroid the size of the Leaning Tower of Pisa could hit Earth - LADbible

  09-03-2023 03:39 via news.google.com
  NASA warns an asteroid the size of the Leaning Tower of Pisa could hit Earth  LADbibleAsteroid heading towards Earth. Don't make plans for Valentine's Day 2046  Plymouth LiveAsteroid as big as Olympic-size swimming pool might collide with Earth in 2046  The IndependentNASA confirms it's tracking new asteroid 'with chance of impacting Earth in 2046'  Daily StarA newly discovered asteroid could collide with Earth in 2046  BGRView Full coverage on G
  
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