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Royal Mail set for Black Friday walkout after workers back strike action designed to hit Christmas shoppers
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/10/03/royal-mail-hit-first-national-strike-since-privatisation/
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Wave of rail strikes to hit services across England again today
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/05/wave-rail-strikes-hit-services-across-england-today/
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Food authority recalls slimming drink over unapproved substances
The Choco Slim drink sold under the Iasis brand has been found to contain two unapproved substances, the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) said on Wednesday, announcing that it is being recalled from shelves.
EFET advises consumers who have already purchased the product to throw it away.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/222167/article/ekathimerini/news/food-authority-recalls-slimming-drink-over-unapproved-substances
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BlackRock, Goldman Sachs issue bright reports for Greek economic prospects
http://www.naftemporiki.gr/story/1282052/blackrock-goldman-sachs-issue-bright-reports-for-greek-economic-prospects
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Google Clips camera: creepy or fun?
Google has revealed a small camera that uses artificial intelligence to recognise individuals, and decides when to record short videos by itself.
The company said the camera would let families capture unique moments, although some people found the idea a bit creepy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-41504748/google-clips-camera-creepy-or-fun
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Japanese woman 'dies from overwork' after logging 159 hours of overtime in a month
Her case triggered a national debate about Japan’s work practices and forced the prime minister, Shinzō Abe, to address a workplace culture that often forces employees to put in long hours to demonstrate their dedication, even if there is little evidence that it improves productivity.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/05/japanese-woman-dies-overwork-159-hours-overtime
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Mozilla to End All Firefox Support for XP and Vista in June 2018
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-to-end-all-firefox-support-for-xp-and-vista-in-june-2018/
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Cat missing in Dubai returns home to the UK
A cat has been reunited with its UK owners more than two months after going missing at Dubai Airport.
Dinky, a ragdoll cat, was supposed to have been loaded on to a plane to return to Northamptonshire with owners Ian and Sue Lees.
However, when they arrived at Gatwick Airport Dinky's cage was empty.
After pleas on social media, Dinky was found at a rescue centre in Dubai. It is believed he escaped at the airport.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-41518242/cat-missing-in-dubai-returns-home-to-the-uk
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The community hoping to buy their island
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41484213
£4,250,000 for a Scottish island
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Honey tests reveal global contamination by bee-harming pesticides
Neonicotinoid insecticides are found in 75% of global honey samples and half contain a cocktail of chemicals
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/oct/05/honey-tests-reveal-global-contamination-by-bee-harming-pesticides