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Wednesday, 1 May 2019

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Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty in 2017 death of unarmed woman shot after calling 911

04/30/19 3:20 PM

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Maduro was 'ready' to leave Venezuela before Russia convinced him to stay, Pompeo tells Fox News

04/30/19 3:13 PM

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Schumer says Trump agreed to $2 trillion infrastructure package at White House meeting

04/30/19 10:15 AM

Venezuela crisis: Defiant Maduro claims victory over Guaidó 'coup'

In a defiant TV address, the Venezuelan president says he still has the support of the military.

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Analysis: William Barr is in deep trouble

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Naruhito becomes Japan's new Emperor

Japan new emperor, Naruhito, has formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, replacing his father, Akihito, who had abdicated a day earlier.

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NASA chief warns meteors are a threat to the planet

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine this week warned that meteors are a threat to the planet.

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Ex-US police officer found guilty in shooting death of Australian woman

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor was found guilty Tuesday of third-degree murder and manslaughter for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk while responding to her 911 call.

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Critical 737 Max sensor had been flagged in 216 incident reports

The device linked to the Boeing 737 Max software that has been scrutinized after two deadly crashes was previously flagged in more than 200 incident reports submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration, but Boeing did not flight test a scenario in which it malfunctioned, CNN has learned.

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Two dead after US college shooting

Two people are dead after a shooting on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, according to Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Service Agency.

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US Navy sailors instructed to 'clap like we're at a strip club' for Pence arrival

US Navy sailors were instructed by the ship's senior enlisted sailor to "clap like we're at a strip club" for Vice President Mike Pence's arrival aboard the USS Harry S. Truman on Tuesday.

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Why Zuckerberg invented a 'sleep box'

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are experiencing the joys of parenting -- including sleep deprivation.

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Fraternities to disband after documents revelations of 'rape attic' and racist behavior

Two Swarthmore University fraternity chapters say they are closing their doors in response to allegations of racist, misogynistic and homophobic behavior against past members that emerged in recent weeks.

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Amazon launches United Arab Emirates site

Amazon launched a new website in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, replacing Souq.com — the popular regional e-commerce platform it bought for $580 million in 2017 — with Amazon.ae.

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Thai cave rescue boys sign Netflix deal

The twelve Thai boys and their soccer coach who were trapped in a flooded cave last summer will soon tell their story on Netflix. On Tuesday, they formally signed a deal with the online streaming giant.

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Free cash machines vanishing at alarming rate, says Which?

More than 1,700 cash machines started charging a fee in the UK between January and March this year.

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Venezuela crisis: Guaidó calls for more protests as Maduro defiant

Juan Guaidó calls for opposition supporters to take to the streets again after a day of clashes.

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Naruhito: Japan's new emperor pledges to be symbol of unity

In his first address as emperor, Naruhito also paid tribute to his father who abdicated on Tuesday.

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Local elections: Where are the polls and how do I vote?

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have?

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Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape.

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'I was raped' by police officer ex-husband

Police staff accused of domestic abuse are less likely than the general public to be convicted.

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Apple iPhone sales drop at record pace

Smartphone revenue falls at its steepest-ever rate, but the technology giant is upbeat on the future.

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Failed Asda bid cost Sainsbury's £46m

The supermarket chain reveals the cost of its failed Asda merger as it reports a slip in sales.

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Bolivia landslide sweeps houses away

Homes in the city of La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported.

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Children's services 'at breaking point', MPs say

MPs call for more than £3bn for children's services in England to end a funding crisis.

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'New-build homes not fire safe', BBC investigation finds

Some Persimmon and Bellway homes have potentially dangerous fire safety issues, the BBC has discovered.

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Windrush scandal: MPs refer Home Office to equalities watchdog

A group of 87 MPs say the Home Office unlawfully discriminated against the Windrush generation.

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Jussie Smollett: 'No plans' for actor's Empire season six return

The show is renewed for a sixth season but it's unlikely the actor's character Jamal will come back.

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Newspaper headlines: New Brexit rows and what's happened to Percy Pigs?

Brexit is back in the headlines - with both government and Labour discussions on the front pages.

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News Daily: ATM concerns and Naruhito becomes Japan's emperor

Your morning briefing for 1 May 2019.

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Food Photographer of the Year 2019: Noodle feast scoops top prize

The photo shows villagers in China celebrating the birthday of the goddess Nuwa.

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An African boy's remarkable odyssey to the Arctic

Why a West African boy ran away from his village in Togo to live in the Arctic in the 1960s.

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Local elections 2019: Reading Borough Council has more women than men

Reading Borough Council is one of only a few in England with a female majority, but does it make a difference?

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Some common concerns about electric cars explained.

4 common concerns about electric cars explained.

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Will robots take our factory jobs?

As manufacturing becomes more automated with more robots, factories need fewer people.

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Amputee on 'top of the world' after walking again

A US sailor who lost his leg takes his first steps using a prosthetic limb after documenting his recovery.

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Why the bicycle's future looks bright

The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again.

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The moment Japan's new emperor inherits the Imperial Treasures

Naruhito, 59, formally ascends the Chrysanthemum throne after his father, Akihito, abdicated.

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Philip Green: what's gone wrong at his Topshop empire?

The Arcadia Group has dominated the British High Street, but are its glory days coming to an end?

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Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama

Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces?

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Tulisa: There's been progress with classism in society

The singer discusses how media has changed since she first became famous with N-Dubz in 2007.

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Muriel Drinkwater murder: Harold Jones DNA link inquiry

Will a DNA sample from the 1946 murder of Muriel Drinkwater link child killer Harold Jones?

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Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family.

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Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?

The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger - a try ahead of its stock market listing.

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