Katarina Johnson-Thompson ‘grateful’ to be at Tokyo Olympics after injury battle
The British heptathlete ruptured her Achilles in December and was a major doubt for the Games.
UK & international sports|Aug 2, 2021
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Zoom to pay £61m over privacy breaches at start of pandemic
Millions of people in the US who have used Zoom since March 31 2020 could be eligible for a slice of the settlement.
World News|Aug 2, 2021
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Google reveals Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones with new camera bar
The tech giant has released information about a new chip system that will power its new handsets.
UK News|Aug 2, 2021
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How many people in the UK have not had a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine?
Northern Ireland has the highest proportion of young adults unjabbed.
UK News|Aug 2, 2021
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Equalities watchdog cautions employers amid ‘no jab, no job’ policy concerns
Parliament earlier this month approved legislation to introduce compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for care home staff in England.
UK News|Jul 30, 2021
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EU regulators fine Amazon £635 million
The US tech giant said the decision was without merit and that it would defend itself vigorously.
World News|Jul 30, 2021
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What the papers say – July 30
More pandemic developments and tensions across the Channel are splashed across the nation’s front pages.
UK News|Jul 30, 2021
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Biden pushes federal workers to get vaccinated
The US president also urged state and local governments to incentivise vaccinations by offering 100 dollars to individuals who get the jabs.
World News|Jul 29, 2021
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Google app charges subject of new UK legal claim
A claim has been brought to the Competition Appeal Tribunal seeking damages from the tech giant overs its app store service charges.
UK News|Jul 29, 2021
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Google workers will need to be vaccinated to return to office
The tech giant is also postponing a return to offices until later in the year.
World News|Jul 29, 2021
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Commonwealth Games tickets: When ballots open and close, how to enter and prices
Tickets for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are available now, but only to those in the West Midlands. However, a Main Ballot will open later in the year.
Commonwealth Games|Jul 29, 2021
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Northern Ireland ‘faces more severe Covid wave due to flagging vaccination rate’
The Assembly’s Health Committee was told of ‘enormous concern’ at the slow uptake of vaccines among the 18 to 29 age group.
UK News|Jul 29, 2021
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Leaders celebrate Commonwealth Games being one year away
It's one year today until some of the greatest sporting stars on the planet will arrive in the West Midlands to mark the start of the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games|Jul 28, 2021
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Report warns of child sex abuse material fuelled by imagery produced by children
The Internet Watch Foundation has removed 100,616 web pages containing child sexual abuse imagery this year – up 62% from the same period last year.
UK News|Jul 27, 2021
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Basketball and beach volleyball site approved for Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games organisers have welcomed the news that planners have approved structures for basketball and beach volleyball for Birmingham 2022.
Birmingham|Jul 26, 2021
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