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BBC launches 'Digital Olympics'

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
The BBC announces details of the digital services that will offer viewers the most comprehensive coverage of an Olympic Games.
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Africa 'must boost food output'

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
The United Nations Development Programme says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.
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China: Trouble at the top?

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
What does security chief's speech say about China's power struggle?
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Minister announces £72m windfall

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
Minister for Education John O'Dowd finds £72m in his budget to reallocate to a range of sectors over the next three years.
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Oldest DJ's joy at Sony Award

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
Oldest winner of Sony radio award celebrates beating Frank Skinner
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Quarry rock fall threatens jobs

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
Jobs at a Gwynedd slate quarry are under threat after an incident last month when half a million tonnes of stone fell from the rock face.
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VIDEO: Wet start to French president's reign

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
Francois Hollande rode up the Champs Elysees in an open-topped car following his inauguration, waving to the crowd despite the rain.
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Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is raising the price range at which it plans to sell stock to the public.

The social networking company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it expects to sell its stock for between $34 and $38 per share. That's higher than a previous range ...

VIDEO: Ex-umpire Dickie Bird receives OBE

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
Former Test cricket umpire Dickie Bird receives an OBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace for services to sport and to charity.
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Amber preserves pollen carriers

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
What may be the earliest direct example of insect pollination of plants has been identified by scientists in 100-million-year-old amber blocks from Spain.
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Airlines report emissions to EU

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
The vast majority of airlines are conforming to EU rules on reporting carbon dioxide emissions, despite a number of protests and lawsuits.
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Oil firm to create 500 Scots jobs

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
Oil and gas firm Aker Solutions announces plans to create 500 new jobs in the north east of Scotland.
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NHS risk register veto 'wrong'

BBC - News - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
The government's refusal to publish the full risk assessment of the planned changes to the NHS is unjustified and departs from policy, says the Information Commissioner.
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Obama: Economy, not gay marriage, will decide vote

AP - Politics - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says it is "hard to say" whether his new stance supporting same sex marriage will hurt his re-election. He says there's a major difference between himself and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the issue, but says the economy will ultimately determine the outcome of the election....

Obama: Economy, not gay marriage, will decide vote

AP - Politics - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says it is "hard to say" whether his new stance supporting same sex marriage will hurt his re-election. He says there's a major difference between himself and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the issue, but says the economy will ultimately determine the outcome of the election....

Obama: Economy, not gay marriage, will decide vote

AP - Politics - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says it is "hard to say" whether his new stance supporting same sex marriage will hurt his re-election. He says there's a major difference between himself and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the issue, but says the economy will ultimately determine the outcome of the election....

Obama: Economy, not gay marriage, will decide vote

AP - Politics - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says it is "hard to say" whether his new stance supporting same sex marriage will hurt his re-election. He says there's a major difference between himself and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the issue, but says the economy will ultimately determine the outcome of the election....

Murdoch aide charged in hacking probe

CNN - Top Stories - Mon, 2026-05-04 15:55
British prosecutors will charge ex-editor Rebekah Brooks with trying to obstruct the police probe into phone hacking at newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch.
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