Image copyright Getty Images New UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said the BBC needs to do more to reflect the country’s “genuine diversity of thought and experience”. Mr Dowden, who recently succeeded Nicky Morgan, made the comments in his first speech in the role on Thursday. He also warned that the broadcaster must “guard […]
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Image caption Charlotte Hartley studies how cities can prise themselves away from dependency on oil and gas Climate change harms people, but policies to stabilise the climate can harm people too. The poorest are most likely to suffer from lost jobs in dirty industries and higher energy bills. Scotland has already abandoned coal and wants
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The International Air Transport Association says the virus outbreak that began in China could cost airlines as much as $113 billion in lost revenues due to the collapse of air travel By SYAWALLUDIN ZAIN Associated Press March 5, 2020, 10:49 AM 2 min read SINGAPORE — The International Air Transport Association says the virus outbreak
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To less experienced eyes, the Lilliputian vehicle might have seemed an unlikely prospect for auction stardom. After all, the ancient Austin Mini lacked doors, side windows or even a radio. It sat on tiny 10-inch wheels, offered occupants only hard wicker seats and was powered by a petite, motorcycle-size engine. But Mary Falvey, whose father
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Damian Lillard had 22 points in his return from a groin injury and Carmelo Anthony scored 25 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 125-104 By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press March 5, 2020, 7:22 AM 4 min read PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard had 22 points in his return from a groin
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LOS ANGELES — California appeared to deliver a pivotal victory to Senator Bernie Sanders Tuesday night, driven by a coalition of Latinos, young people and liberal voters up and down the state. With 415 pledged delegates, California is by far the biggest prize of Super Tuesday and Mr. Sanders had been banking on a significant
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The Carnival period in Venice usually marks the start of peak season in one of the world’s most visited cities By FRANCISCO SECO and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press March 5, 2020, 10:17 AM 3 min read VENICE, Italy — The Carnival period in Venice usually marks the start of peak season in one of the
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPence outlines new measures to combat coronavirus California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11. The 71-year-old man, who died in a hospital near Sacramento, had underlying health conditions and had been
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The pop star announced her pregnancy via the music video for new song “Never Worn White,” which was released online Wednesday. Perry cradles her stomach in the clip, below, that immediately went viral: The 35-year-old singer-songwriter later confirmed the news with two tweets: omg so glad I don’t have to suck it in anymore 🙄
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Struggling airline Flybe has said coronavirus “made a difficult situation worse” after it went bust in the early hours of Thursday. The carrier was saved from going out of business earlier this year but has been unable to obtain a £100 million ($127 million) loan from the government. A drop in demand caused by coronavirus
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