Clare Drakeford: Wife of Wales' FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly -- BBC News (UK)
Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government says
Outline: (what is this?)
wales first minister mark drakeford
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- negative
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+ Covid,
-- Drakeford,
++ Matt
James Middleton: Farewell Ella, the dog who saved my life -- The Times
Whether you have had a dog or not, all of us have a time in our lives when we struggle to make sense of loss, and nothing can prepare you for that void. James Middleton on the heartbreaking loss of his dog, Ella. Read more
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cocker spaniel
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++ v. positive
Discussion:
? James,
? Ella
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Could a fungal pandemic turn us all into zombies? -- BBC News (UK)
The kingdom of fungi - distinct from plants and animals - ranges from edible mushrooms to nightmare-fuel parasites; The WHO has identified 19 different fungi it thinks are a significant worry
Outline:
fungal pandemic
Tone:
+ positive
Discussion:
± BBC,
++ The Last of Us,
++ covid
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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog -- BBC News (UK)
Nadine Dorries will host a new talk show, Friday Night With Nadine, on TalkTV from 3 February; Anti-corruption watchdog Lord Pickles said it was informed of her decision to take up the role on Friday
Outline:
watchdog nadine dorries
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- negative
Discussion:
- Tory,
+ Tories,
-- Dorries
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Climate activists spared jail after smashing Barclays HQ glass -- BBC News (UK)
Six women used chisels and hammers to break large glass panels in front of Barclays' HQ; They were convicted of criminal damage and given suspended prison sentences
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barclays hq glass
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- negative
Discussion:
? Britains,
? UK,
? Barclays
Protests over Devon and Cornwall storm overflow pollution -- BBC News (UK)
Extinction Rebellion and Surfers Against Sewage took part in gatherings in Exmouth and Teignmouth; They unveiled plaques to highlight concerns over sewage discharges into the sea and rivers
Outline:
surfers against sewage
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+ positive
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How tanks from Germany, US and UK could change the Ukraine war -- BBC News (UK)
Western-made tanks will make a difference to Ukraine, says Ben Barry; But the former British Army Brigadier also warns that pledges made so far are unlikely to prove decisive
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western battle tanks
Tone:
- negative
Discussion:
- Ukraine,
- Russia,
-- Putin
The Tories desperately need a Boris comeback -- The Telegraph
'It is safe to predict we will be seeing more of Boris Johnson in the coming weeks and months,' writes . 'He increasingly looks like a man wanting to redeem himself and defend his record in government'
Outline:
boris comeback
Tone:
± mixed
Discussion:
+ Johnson,
± Tories,
± Tominey
The evidence is undeniable. There really is a Remainer plan to rejoin the EU by stealth -- The Telegraph
There really does seem to be a plot to overturn Brexit, trying its best to return the UK to the European fold | Writes Daniel Hannan
Outline:
fellow brexiteers
Tone:
++ v. positive
Discussion:
? EU,
? Brexit,
? Tories
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AP deletes widely mocked tweet about the French -- BBC News (UK)
AP advised journalists to avoid using "the" in phrases like "the disabled, the poor and the French" It said this could be dehumanising and imply a monolith rather than diverse individuals; The French embassy briefly changed its name to the "Embassy of Frenchness in the United States
Outline:
french daily newspaper le monde
Tone:
- negative
Discussion:
-- russia,
++ BBC,
? Pfizer
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Charities say they will suffer after AmazonSmile closes -- BBC News (UK)
AmazonSmile allows customers to donate to a charity of their choice when purchasing items on its website; The scheme was launched in 2013 and saw a small percentage of the sale price of items
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amazonsmile donations
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++ v. positive
Discussion:
? Amazon
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British soldier accused of terror offences appears in court -- BBC News (UK)
Daniel Abed Khalife, of Beaconside, Stafford, was charged on Friday; He is accused of committing a bomb hoax at an RAF base and another terror offence
Outline:
daniel abed khalife
Tone:
- negative
Discussion:
+ RAF,
± bbc,
? British Army
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