Australia to reopen border from November

International travel will be open to vaccinated travellers for the first time in 18 months.

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The impact of the strictest anti-abortion law in the US

Michelle is pregnant and has chosen to get an abortion. In Texas, that has become much harder to do.

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North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile

This is its fourth weapons test in under a month, highlighting its push towards weapons development.

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Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself

A Turkish man joined a search party without realising he was the person they were looking for.

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Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge

Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case.

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Covid-19 vaccinations: More than 50 nations have missed a target set by the WHO

Most of those not making the target of 10% of people fully vaccinated by the end of September are in Africa.

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The writer behind musicals about Princess Diana and Tom Jones (twice)

An award-winning US playwright talks about his new Princess Diana and Tom Jones stage shows.

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Ecuador jail riot: Anxiety, fear and little information

Families are in a desperate search for loved ones after the deadly fight in the Guayaquil jail.

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Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia

Everyone has been talking about Squid Game, the hyper-violent thriller that has become a massive hit.

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Dubai opens coronavirus-delayed Expo 2020

Organisers say the world fair will be the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic.

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Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish?

Piles of rubbish are one of the problems facing Rome as its residents vote for a new mayor this weekend

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Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict

Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song.

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Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers

Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.

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The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far

A series of spending packages have put the White House and the Democrats in crisis mode this week.

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Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine

The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school.

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'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google.

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Ecuador prison 'gang war' leaves more than 100 dead

Police have stormed a jail in Guayaquil after violence broke out between prisoners.

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Britney Spears: Singer 'on cloud nine' after conservatorship ruling

The singer posted footage of her flying a plane after a judge suspended her father as conservator.

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Nazi Stutthof camp secretary flees as German trial starts

Irmgard Furchner is accused of complicity in more than 11,000 murders but the judge says she has fled.

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Sarkozy: Ex-French president gets jail sentence over campaign funding

The former French president is found guilty of illegally funding his unsuccessful 2012 re-election.

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Shakira: Singer attacked by a pair of wild boars

The Colombian singer was walking in a park in Barcelona, Spain, with her son when the animals struck.

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Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasses

The artist was given around $83,000 to recreate old artworks, but then produced two blank canvasses.

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British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough

Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions.

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Waterspout hits German port city of Kiel, throwing people from boats

A tornado strikes the city of Kiel, throwing people from boats and ripping roofs from homes.

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Climate change: Ministers meet in Milan for pre-COP26

After the jeers of Greta Thunberg, minsters meet in Italy for the last UN talks before a major climate summit.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline

However, he condemned the US' offer of dialogue, saying it was a "petty trick" of deception.

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James Bond and MI6: Is there fact in fiction?

As the Bond film is released, some of Britain's real-life spies reveal something of life inside MI6.

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Britney Spears: Fans cry and cheer after her father is suspended as conservator

A judge removes Britney Spears' father from the legal arrangement that gave him control of her life.

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Canada indigenous children's compensation order upheld

The government had hoped to avoid compensating children discriminated against in the welfare system.

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The Kansas case that could change how rape is charged

In a US first, a citizen-convened jury will decide whether a violent encounter warrants rape charges.

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Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business

Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap.

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Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape.

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Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot

Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction.

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Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site

Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU anonymously to track data in Australia.

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Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator

Jamie Spears was removed after the singer alleged abuse, but another conservator remains in charge.

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Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism

Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that.

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Afghanistan: Trump deal strengthened Taliban, US officials say

The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say.

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YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation

Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform.

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Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy.

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Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks.

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La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'

The owners of the so-called miracle house are devastated after it succumbed to the lava flow.

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Scorching La Palma lava fizzes as it hits ocean

Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island.

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Ecuador jail: Dozens killed in Guayaquil prison fight

It is the latest in a series of deadly incidents as rival gang members fight for control of prisons.

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John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song sold at auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before the Beatles split.

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United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine

The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy.

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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next prime minister

Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office.

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Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao retires from the sport to focus on running for president in the 2022 Philippines elections.

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UK risks French anger over fishing permits

The UK grants just 12 licences from 47 applications for smaller vessels to fish in its territorial sea.

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China: Big spender or loan shark?

China hands out twice as much development cash as the US - mostly high-interest loans from state banks.

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Australian rainforest returned to Aboriginal owners

The historic deal is for the world's oldest tropical rainforest, now a huge tourism destination.

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Wayne Jenkins from behind bars: 'I sold drugs as a dirty cop'

He led a rogue police force who were jailed for a long list of crimes. Now in a BBC exclusive he explains why.

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North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'

State media called it a "strategic weapon", which could mean it has nuclear capabilities.

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Obamas break ground on controversial Chicago presidential centre

After years of dispute and legal rows, former President Obama's major legacy project is underway.

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La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean

Clouds of white steam are seen billowing at the Playa Nueva area of Spain's La Palma island.

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Peru's ex-President Alejandro Toledo cleared for extradition from US

A California judge clears the way for Alejandro Toledo to face trial in Peru on corruption charges.

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Life at 50C: Mexico's struggle for water

Climate change is causing once-mighty rivers to dry up and temperatures to rise to deadly levels in Mexico.

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German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity

Coalition governments are rare in the UK. Germany has had nothing but them since the end of the war.

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Aar Maanta - the pop star bringing Somalia to the Mississippi

How Aar Maanta is teaching children in Minneapolis to sing in Somali and learn about their heritage.

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Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants

General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld.

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Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided

The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape.

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Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win

Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

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Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate

Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, uses a speech to mock world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson.

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Capitol Gazette shooting: 'You cannot kill the truth'

Prosecutors reminded a court that Jarrod Ramos showed no remorse for the Capital Gazette attack.

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WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo

The agency apologises to the victims of exploitation by aid workers tackling the Ebola outbreak.

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Simone Biles says she 'should have quit way before' Tokyo Olympic Games

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she "should have quit way before Tokyo" after withdrawing from five of her six finals in Japan.

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Patrick Zaki: Egypt tries Christian rights activist on false news charge

Patrick Zaki is standing trial over an opinion piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian.

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Afghanistan: US General Mark Milley to face questions

US troops left Afghanistan in August after the capital, Kabul, fell once more to Taliban militants.

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Germany election: Merkel heir under fire as German parties meet

Armin Laschet is facing mounting unrest within his party, after their historic election defeat.

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Blast tears through Gothenburg apartment block, injuring 16

Police suspect the explosion and subsequent fire may have been caused deliberately.

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Haiti polls postponed after electoral body is dissolved

The prime minister dismissed the electoral council and no new date has been set for elections.

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Australian researchers uncover fossil of new eagle species

Palaeontologists from Australia found the 'exceptional' fossilised remains in 2016.

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Mark Rutte: Dutch PM's security stepped up over gang threat

There are fears that Mark Rutte could be the target of an attack or kidnapping.

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Trapped Canadian miners in 10-hour escape climb

The miners are climbing 1km-worth of ladders to escape the Totten mine in Sudbury, Ontario.

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Climate change: Why India can't live without coal

Can the world's third largest emitter of fossil fuels end its reliance on coal?

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China lets US siblings return home after three years

It coincides with the high-profile release of Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou and two Canadians.

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Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast over power outages

The country has seen electricity shortages that have left some factories and homes without power.

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Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted

Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country.

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North Korea fires projectile, says South's military

South Korea’s military says the object landed in waters off Japan early Tuesday morning.

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Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse

The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse.

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Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions

The move comes after the European Commission threatened to pull funding from the areas.

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John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split.

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What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial

Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11.

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Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'

The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two.

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Covid-19: President Joe Biden receives Pfizer booster jab

The US President and other Americans over 65 are now eligible for a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine.

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Afghanistan: Social media users delete profiles over fear of attack

Prominent online critics of the Islamist group in Afghanistan remove content over fear of attack.

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Beirut port explosion investigation suspended for second time

Families of the victims of the catastrophe react angrily after the investigating judge is taken off.

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Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel

Worshippers gathered to mark the eve of one of the country's biggest Orthodox Christian festivals.

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German election: Seven things we learned

Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote.

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Papers gripped by Germany's era of uncertainty

Newspapers across Europe are watching the knife-edge results in Germany with a high degree of concern for the country's - and continent's - future course.

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German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign'

Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election.

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Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires

Hakuho has recorded more wins, titles and perfect championships than any other sumo wrestler.

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Power outages hit homes in north-east China

An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes.

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Crete struck by strong earthquake

Local media reports say at least one person was killed and several injured after buildings collapsed.

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Swipe left or right? Germany's election dating game, explained

The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to find partners to join a coalition.

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German elections usher in political change with a small 'c'

While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical.

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COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit

The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target.

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China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world

The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse.

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German elections: Centre-left scents victory in tight vote

Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up.

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Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence

A court has thrown out a high-profile sexual harassment case. Can China's feminist movement survive?

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Why are hundreds of aid trucks stranded?

The UN says hundreds of trucks have not returned from Tigray and it's affecting the flow of aid.

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India's misunderstood maharajahs

Indian princes were often stereotyped as lazy hedonists, but they were serious political figures.

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Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh cafe he inspired

Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago.

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In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control.

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Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'

Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban.

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How climate change is making inequality worse, especially for children

Children will face up to three times as many extreme climate events as their grandparents, research suggests.

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Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution?

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San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum

Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law.

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German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result

Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far.

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Sudan: Ethiopian troops 'repelled' after al-Fashaga advance

Ethiopia denies Sudan's claim of an incursion in the disputed al-Fashaga border region on Saturday.

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Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament

Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women.

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Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.

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Four Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants

Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack.

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Amtrak train derails in Montana, killing three and injuring dozens

Dozens of people are injured after several carriages of the Amtrak train came off the tracks.

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German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel

The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy.

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Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers

Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons

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Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people.

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COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake?

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Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking.

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Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents.

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ICYMI: Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil

Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week.

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Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed by China arrive home

The two were released after a Huawei executive was freed in Canada, ending a three-year diplomatic row.

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Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports

The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume.

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Seven killed in suicide attack near Somalia's presidential palace

The Islamist militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in the capital.

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Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote

The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote.

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Quad countries vow to work for freedom in region

The leaders of the US, Japan, India and Australia also launched a new climate initiative at the US summit.

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Actor Michael K Williams died of accidental drug overdose, coroner confirms

The actor died after overdosing on a combination of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

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Music company buys NFT of 'Side-eyeing Chloe' meme

The image of two-year-old Chloe Clem making a disapproving face was auctioned in cryptocurrency.

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One of NYC's poshest buildings facing $250m lawsuit over building defects

A posh building on NYC's Billionaire Row has been facing a series of serious woes.

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Elon Musk says he and partner Grimes are semi-separated

The SpaceX founder said that their work had seen them spending significant amounts of time apart.

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Gambia's Jammeh pact bombshell: Treachery or reconciliation?

A political pact that could see the return of Gambia's exiled ex-President Jammeh proves divisive.

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Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig released from Chinese detention

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were released as a Chinese tech executive was freed in Canada.

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

After almost three years, Huawei's chief financial officer has had a US extradition request against her blocked.

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La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened

A series of maps and charts explaining what happened after an eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands.

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Climate change: Whisper it cautiously... there's been progress in run up to COP26

Pledges made at the UN have lifted hopes for the Glasgow summit, but some major questions remain.

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Sustainable fashion: From the red carpet to our wardrobes?

Hannah Peel wore a sustainable dress to the Mercury Awards - but is the fashion industry changing?

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Afghanistan: Inside the prison staffed by former inmates released by the Taliban

The BBC has been given access to Kabul's main jail, where former Taliban inmates are now caretakers.

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Ros Atkins On… Germany’s Election Explained

Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake.

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Attacked by a hyena: My advice for a fellow victim

Nine-year-old Rodwell Nkomazana lost an eye, his nose, and his upper lip when he was mauled by a hyena.

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Switzerland to hold referendum on same-sex marriage

Voters in Switzerland go to the polls this Sunday to decide whether to allow same-sex marriage.

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Mozambique militant attacks: 'So much destruction'

The BBC's Anne Soy sees how Islamic militants have terrorised Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique

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German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era

Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works.

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German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor?

A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open.

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German elections 2021: 'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz bidding for chancellor

The centre-left finance minister has led the polls in the run-up to the vote to succeed Angela Merkel.

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German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift.

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Kim Yo-jong says North Korea open to ending war if conditions met

The sister of Kim Jong-un said she was open to the idea if the South stopped its "hostile policies".

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India salon fined $271,000 for 'botching' model's haircut

The court said the model suffered a huge loss due to the wrong haircut.

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George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin appeals against conviction

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says there were issues with the jury at his trial.

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Hillary Clinton to be installed as university chancellor

The former US secretary of state will be formally installed as the university's new chancellor later.

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Haitian migrants at US border: 'We've been through 11 countries'

One man tells how he trekked through jungle with his young son, seeing fellow migrants' dead bodies.

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Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont arrested in Italy

Spain accuses the former president of the Catalonia region of sedition, and wants him extradited.

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The other missing Americans: 'Where is their coverage?'

Keen public interest in the Gabby Petito case has renewed the urgency of other missing person cases.

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Capitol riot committee to investigate Trump allies

The committee investigating the 6 January riot has issued the first subpoenas of the Trump team.

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Gabby Petito case: FBI issues arrest warrant for boyfriend Brian Laundrie

The indictment says Brian Laundrie used a debit card that did not belong to him after her death.

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Little Boots says Abba's new live band is 'badass cool'

The pop star is joining Abba's live band next year, after crowd-funding her sparkling new album.

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Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown

The workers in Singapore are enduring one of the longest Covid confinement periods in the world.

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German elections 2021: The conspiracy theories targeting voters

One wildly inaccurate claim suggests Germany does not actually exist.

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Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech

Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 September 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Migrants freezing to death on Belarus-Poland border

The BBC finds stranded migrants facing sub-zero temperatures amid a row between Poland and Belarus.

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R Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King

The defence makes its final arguments in the singer's sex-abuse trial before the jury retires.

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Here’s a handful of facts about sign language

Sign language is an important way of communicating especially for the deaf community, but how much do you know about it?

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Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?

Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here's what we know about why they are coming.

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US Haiti envoy quits over migrant deportations

Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane".

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging system.

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The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet

How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places.

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Melvin Van Peebles: 'Godfather of black cinema' dies at 89

Melvin Van Peebles, famous for 70s films including Watermelon Man, died in New York aged 89.

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Morocco's Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough."

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Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM.

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Afghanistan's female volleyball players tell of threats and fear

Afghan female volleyball players tell the BBC that one of the squad was killed last month.

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Taiwan seeks entry into key trade pact before China

Taiwan has warned that its application into the CPTPP could be affected should China join first.

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Fighter, juggler, spaceman - who is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling?

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Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie: What do we know about the boyfriend?

A body found on Sunday is that of Gabby Petito, but her fiancé remains missing. This is what we know.

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Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit firm jump as debt deadline looms

The debt-laden developer is due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an overseas bond on Thursday.

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'Giving birth left me needing a colostomy bag'

Former triathlete Kayleigh Adams endured a fourth-degree tear that led to her needing a colostomy bag.

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Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation.

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US approves Covid booster jabs for some older and at-risk Americans

The move applies to Americans over 65 who were vaccinated with Pfizer, and those at high Covid risk.

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Time for humanity to grow up on climate, says UK PM

The world is approaching a critical turning point, Boris Johnson warns the UN's General Assembly.

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Grim echoes of history in images of Haitians at US-Mexico border

Pictures of border officers rounding up black men have drawn comparisons to US slave patrols.

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Angela Merkel: Four expert verdicts on a contested legacy

When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say.

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The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you

A number of firms are now farming locusts and mealworms for human consumption.

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'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction.

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Why China's Xi Jinping looks to be pursuing a road back to socialism

China has not been very socialist for years, but the Communist Party looks set to change that.

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Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddling

All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

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Angela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor?

BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor.

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Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia.

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Myanmar: Whole town flees amid fierce fighting

Fighting between the army and militia forces in Thantlang, Chin state, has worsened in recent days.

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Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive

The US is flying migrants out of a Texas border town where 13,000 have gathered in makeshift camps.

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Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models.

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German cashier shooting linked to Covid-19 conspiracies

A man suspected of killing a cashier is linked to conspiracy theorists and far-right politics.

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Melbourne protests: Third day of violent anti-vaccine demonstrations

Demonstrators have been marching against lockdowns and mandatory vaccines in Australia's second largest city.

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Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry

With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine.

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Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story

A lawsuit accuses Mary Trump and reporters of an "insidious plot" to obtain confidential documents.

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China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad

The announcement is the country's latest climate pledge and a major step forward to address emissions.

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Evergrande: Crisis-hit firm strikes China debt deal

The company is also due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an offshore bond on Thursday.

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Willie Garson: Sex and the City star dies aged 57

The actor was known for his role as Stanford Blatch on the long-running series and films.

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German elections: Businesses face future without Merkel

Many companies in Germany are focused on short-term survival in the hope of medium-term revival.

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Covid-19: India health workers' families fight for compensation

The government hailed health workers as heroes, but families of many who died still await compensation.

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Melbourne earthquake: Tremor rattles southeast Australia

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Australia's second largest city, causing damage to buildings.

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Covid vaccine stockpiles: Are 241m doses at risk of going to waste?

Joe Biden wants more global vaccine equality but the US and other nations have not backed promises with action.

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Aukus: Australia's big gamble on the US over China

Australia has taken a central role in the Aukus defence pact - there are major benefits and risks too.

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COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries living up to their climate promises to the developing world?

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Fifa 22 soundtrack: Why getting on it is a 'bucket list' moment

This is what it means to young artists to be featured on the playlist for the latest Fifa game.

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Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet at White House

The talks between the UK prime minister and US president come as a possible trade pact is considered.

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Taliban ask to speak at UN General Assembly in New York

The group wants to address world leaders, weeks after ousting Afghanistan's former government.

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Life at 50C: Heat hitting home in Australia

Cities like Sydney are already experiencing extremely hot days because of climate change.

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Gabby Petito: Body found in Wyoming is missing 'van life' blogger

A coroner says the 22-year-old's death was a homicide but gives no details as to how she died.

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Canada election: Conservative O'Toole defiant after loss to Trudeau

Canada's Conservative leader promised to stay on, adding that he has more work to do to win.

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BTS: Korean boyband open UN general debate with performance and speech

The UN general debate opened with K-pop band BTS, followed by a speech about sustainable development.

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Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan PM says

Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the BBC's John Simpson about events in neighbouring Afghanistan.

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Russian students grieve after deadly Perm university attack

The city of Perm is holding a day of mourning after a gunman killed six people, including teenagers.

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Imran Khan: Afghan women 'are very strong'

Pakistan's prime minster suggests that, in time, women can "assert their rights" under the Taliban.

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New Zealand Covid: Men caught smuggling KFC into lockdown-hit Auckland

The pair, who were also carrying large amounts of cash, could face six months in prison.

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Third Russian accused by UK police of poison attack

Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the on-the-ground commander for the 2018 poisonings.

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Canary Islands volcano: Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea

Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort.

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Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants

Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation.

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Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash, of the group Labelle, dies at 76

Dash was a co-founder of the rock/R&B group Labelle, best known for their 1975 hit Lady Marmalade.

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Russia responsible for Litvinenko killing - European court

Russia responsible for killing of Alexander Litvinenko, spy who died in London of polonium poisoning in 2006, European court finds

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Canada election: Trudeau stays in power but Liberals fall short of majority

The Canadian prime minister's Liberal Party is projected to form another minority government.

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Coup attempt fails in Sudan - state media

Intense military activity is reported in Khartoum and Omdurman and bridges across the River Nile close.

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Mundra Port: Nearly three tonnes of heroin seized at Gujarat port

The seized drugs reportedly have a street value of more than $2.7bn.

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Nasa selects landing site for Moon rover mission

The space agency will send a rover to look for water-ice near a crater at the Moon's South Pole.

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Evergrande: Asia stocks mixed as investors weigh China concerns

Troubled property giant Evergrande has triggered fears of potential contagion in global markets.

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The mother and son who waited 58 years for a hug

Calvin Barrett flies from the US to the UK to meet his "Ma" after tracing her through a DNA test.

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Afghan interpreters' details in UK data breach

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched an investigation, while the MoD has apologised for the breach.

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Wally the wandering walrus is spotted in Iceland

The 800kg mammal had not been seen for more than three weeks.

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Texas abortion: Doctor sued in first known challenges of new law

The cases against a doctor who admitted to performing an abortion are the first known lawsuits.

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How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic

Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions.

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Twitch hate raids: Minority streamers have 'a target on their back'

Streamers tell Newsbeat about the targeted hate they get and what they want Twitch to do about it.

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Cambodia: The autistic teenager jailed over a Telegram post

He allegedly insulted Cambodia's government, prompting heavily-armed policemen to arrest him.

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A year in Calais: One migrant’s year-long attempt to cross the Channel

The BBC followed Iranian migrant Alex, as he tried to cross from France to the UK with a smuggler.

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Gabby Petito: What do we know about the case so far?

A body matching Gabby Petito's description was found on Sunday, while her fiancé remains missing.

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China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform.

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Fauci looks to boost vaccines as US infections rise

The US daily death toll from Covid-19 has risen above 2,000 for the first time since February.

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Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state.

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La Palma volcano: Lava destroys homes in the Canary Islands

A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma has demolished homes and caused evacuations.

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Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges

A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group.

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Russia shooting: Gunman kills several at Perm University

The attacker is said to have walked on to the university campus on Monday morning and started shooting.

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Endangered South African penguins killed by swarm of bees near Cape Town

More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries.

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Aukus could trigger a 'nuclear arms race', says North Korea

Pyongyang said the pact would "upset the strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region".

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Hong Kong sees patriots inducted into new election committee

Hong Kong had earlier passed a way designed to keep "unpatriotic" people from positions of power.

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Canary Islands: Spanish PM arrives amid volcano eruption

Pedro Sanchez has arrived on La Palma where a volcanic eruption has forced evacuations.

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Burundi floods: Lake Tanganyika's water levels rise

Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise, forcing about 100,000 people to flee, a charity says.

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South African whistle-blower: I don't feel safe

Mosilo Mothepu has paid a heavy price for speaking out about corruption in her firm.

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Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row

Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US.

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Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign

Canadians are voting on Monday and Justin Trudeau's party faces a stiff challenge to retain power.

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Giving birth under the Taliban

Pregnant women, new mothers and infants are bearing the brunt of a worsening healthcare crisis.

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Gabby Petito: Body matching missing blogger found in Wyoming

Crews searching for missing Florida woman Gabby Petito have found a body, the FBI says.

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Emmy Awards return with in-person ceremony in Los Angeles

Ted Lasso, The Crown and The Queen's Gambit are among the big nominees this year.

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Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain.

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Emmy Awards 2021: The red carpet looks in pictures

Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson are among the stars attending the ceremony.

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Migrants in Texas: US flies Haitian migrants back home from border

Hundreds of would-be immigrants camped under a bridge on the US-Mexico border are returned to Haiti.

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Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.

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My dad, held hostage in Iran

London-based baker Elika Ashoori is campaigning to bring her father home from jail in Iran.

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My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us

America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home.

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US-UK-Australia pact delivers France some hard truths

The BBC's Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia's US-UK deal.

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ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest

Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation

The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK.

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Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told

It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers.

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Russia election: Opposition complaints on final day of voting

Political opponents complain of being silenced amid reports of fraud in the parliamentary vote.

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Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president

Manny Pacquiao is a senator in parliament and remains active in the ring after a successful career.

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Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.

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Israel recaptures final Palestinian escapees

The two were part of a six man group who tunnelled out of jail almost two weeks ago.

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Police outnumber protesters at right-wing Capitol rally

A rally in support of jailed rioters draws a few hundred attendees - and far more press and police.

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Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony

That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees.

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Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist

People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases.

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Ethiopia: Fact-checking misleading images about hunger in Amhara

Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be.

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SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days

The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth.

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Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US

Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote.

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The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.

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From Katrina to Ida: How US presidents react to climate change and natural disasters

Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, US presidents have realised the impact of their reactions to extreme weather.

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Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'

The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence.

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Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew

The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding.

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Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance

Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show.

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Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris

Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark.

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Aukus: French minister condemns US and Australia 'lies' over security pact

France's foreign minister accuses its allies of "duplicity" and "contempt" over a new security pact.

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Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres

More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town.

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Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight

The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings.

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Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US

Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died.

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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions.

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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

A schoolgirl tells the BBC that "everything looks very dark" as schools reopen for boys but not girls.

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Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too

Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing.

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Migrants in Texas: US 'to fly thousands back to Haiti'

Thousands of migrants are camping under a Texas-Mexico border bridge, in squalid conditions.

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Abdelaziz Bouteflika: Former Algerian president dies aged 84

Bouteflika led Algeria for 20 years, but his bid for a fifth term led to huge protests in 2019.

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Hyderabad rape suspect found dead: Is it murder or suicide?

Police say the 30-year-old man raped and killed a child in the city of Hyderabad last week.

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Mexico metro collapse: 'All I ever wanted was for my son to come home'

The mother of the youngest victim of Mexico's metro crash takes on some of the country's richest people.

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Kenya's CBC education reform: How scarecrows are terrifying parents

A new school curriculum means challenging tasks end up being performed by parents not their children.

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Robert Durst convicted: US millionaire found guilty of first-degree murder

Durst was convicted of killing his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, and is likely to die in prison.

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The moment QAnon took the person I love most

People share with the BBC the moment they knew they had lost their loved one to QAnon.

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Canada election: Why it takes 30 years to buy a house in Canada

Canada's skyrocketing housing costs have become a key election issue this year.

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German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift.

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Bouteflika: Child prodigy to octogenarian leader

The former president, whose decades-long rule sparked massive protests, has died aged 84.

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Afghanistan: The escape of the whirling dancer

How the only female whirling dancer in Afghanistan made it out of Kabul.

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Pele: Brazil football legend 'recovering well' says daughter

Brazilian legend Pele is "recovering well" from a recent operation, his daughter says. after media reports he had been readmitted to intensive care.

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Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot.

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World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says.

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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series.

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'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission.

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds

A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister.

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Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media.

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New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

New Zealand abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert".

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Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party.

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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

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US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis

The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions.

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Clinton-linked lawyer charged for lying in Trump-Russia origins probe

He is accused of hiding ties to the Clinton campaign when submitting a tip about Donald Trump.

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Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre

The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes.

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Aukus: US and UK face global backlash over Australia defence deal

The nuclear submarine deal with Australia has angered France and raised fears of a war with China.

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China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact

It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled.

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California fires: Blankets wrapped around world's biggest trees

Fire-resistant blankets are being wrapped around California's famous sequoia trees as a blaze closes in.

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Why North Korea's cruise missile launch could worry other nations

Though cruise missiles are not banned by the UN, this test presents new problems for other nations.

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German police arrest four over foiled Islamist synagogue attack

A 16-year-old Syrian boy was among those detained over a suspected Islamist plot, authorities say.

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Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.

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How TikTokers took down a Texas anti-abortion site

A draconian abortion ban in Texas has Gen Z fighting its enforcement through hacktivism

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Canada federal election: The man who could topple Trudeau

The new Conservative leader has tied Justin Trudeau in the polls with a pitch to moderate voters.

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Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag quits over Afghanistan chaos

Sigrid Kaag is the first senior Western official to resign over the evacuation crisis last month.

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Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told.

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US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China

Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump.

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Biden calls Australian PM 'that fellow down under'

US President Joe Biden appeared to forget Scott Morrison's name during a video conference.

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Denmark is expected to ban life prisoners from having romantic relationships

The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen

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Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air

The Indonesian capital is among the worst air polluted cities in the world.

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Is Aukus pact a power shift in Asia Pacific?

The agreement will increase Western presence in the region, amid concerns about China's growing influence.

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Nicki Minaj: Trinidad minister criticises rapper's vaccine tweet

The singer has been accused of spreading vaccine disinformation on the social media site.

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Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops

President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success".

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Gabby Petito: Police hunt woman missing from trip with fiancé

Police say the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito is a person of interest in her disappearance.

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Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender

The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender.

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French storms: Seven drown in choppy Mediterranean

The waters of the Mediterranean were stirred up by storms and high winds.

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Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border

Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair.

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Canada election: Lytton fire puts village at centre of debate

A village in western Canada recorded the country's highest-ever temperature. The next day it was gone.

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How Morocco's king dealt a blow to political Islam

Shocking election results reveal how King Mohammed VI has survived the Arab Spring and its aftermath.

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Canadian prairie ranchers struggle with drought conditions

Amid a severe drought in the Prairies, some ranchers are trying to find ways to work with nature.

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On the trail of fake medicine smugglers in Benin

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in counterfeit drugs around the world.

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Mangrove forests: Photography winners show beauty of ecosystems

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

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Ros Atkins on... why people are using a horse drug

Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven.

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The homemakers breaking taboos on Instagram

Vasanti, Ritu and Pradnya, who have overcome huge challenges, now find joy performing on social media.

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Alex Murdaugh: The hot shot US lawyer and the hit man

Months after his wife and son were found dead, police say a lawyer arranged a hit - on himself.

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Afghanistan: Taliban deputy denies reports of leadership row in new video

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar had disappeared from view amid reports of a row between Taliban leaders.

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UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact

The three nations agree to share advanced technologies, including nuclear-powered submarine know-how.

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Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group".

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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan

Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars.

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Texas abortion: Biden administration requests abortion law pause

The new law bans abortion from as early as six weeks, when many women do not know they are pregnant.

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EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs the "political will" to intervene militarily without the US.

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Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era

A new study suggests the sculptures in Saudi Arabia are far older than previously thought.

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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault.

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Curious bears crash football game in India

The 'guests' showed some dribbling skills before disappearing into the forest with the ball.

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Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil

Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre.

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Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement

The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle.

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California recall: Democratic governor survives bid to oust him - US media

Gavin Newsom appears to have survived a rare state-wide vote to remove him with a clear majority.

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS

It comes two days after North Korea tested a long-range cruise missile capable of hitting much of Japan.

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TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health

The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing.

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#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case

It ruled there was insufficient evidence that a prominent TV host had sexually harassed his intern.

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Gunmen kidnap foreign guests from Mexico hotel

Police are hunting for the victims, who are believed to be Haitian and Venezuelan migrants.

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Iranian musician risks prison for new album

Mehdi Rajabian made an album in secret in his basement despite threats from Iranian authorities.

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Russian elections: How democratic are they?

Ahead of this week's elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running.

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Canada federal election: Canadians want reconciliation. Will the election deliver?

The issue that seized Canadians for much of the summer has mostly been absent on the campaign trail.

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When the Nazis sent scientists to the Himalayas

Heinrich Himmler sent a team of five Germans to Tibet in 1938 to pursue the Aryan race myth.

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Miss Ireland 2021: First black winner 'proud' of crown

Pamela Uba moved to the country as a seven-year-old - now she's making history after taking the title.

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Pakistan: How to cool Karachi as temperatures rise

In Karachi, Pakistan, one entrepreneur is on a mission to plant urban forests to cope with rising temperatures.

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Dramatic body camera video shows Wichita fire rescue

Body camera video shows firefighters rushing into a burning flat complex to save trapped residents.

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Hushpuppi - the Instagram influencer and international fraudster

How Nigerian Ramon Abbas went from a romance scammer to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master".

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Comedian Norm MacDonald dead at 61 from cancer

The Canadian comic was best known for presenting a news parody on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s.

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Norway's centre-left defeats Solberg's conservative rule

Prime Minister Erna Solberg concedes victory in elections, paving the way for coalition talks.

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California recall election: Biden campaigns with Newsom

Californians are voting on whether to remove the state's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, from office.

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Climate change: Young people very worried - survey

Over half of respondents in a survey believe humanity is doomed and governments are failing to act.

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US Open: Daniil Medvedev says he did not think the crowd at Flushing Meadows were booing him

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev says he did not feel there was any hostility towards him personally from the crowd during his victory over Novak Djokovic.

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China's latest Covid outbreak linked to primary school

Reports suggest the outbreak could be linked to a student's father who returned from Singapore.

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Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware

The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file.

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Met Gala 2021: Celebrities show off lavish outfits in New York

This year's famous guests were inspired by everything from the Matrix to the Statue of Liberty.

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What's gone wrong with the 'War on Terror' in Africa?

Twenty years after the US 'War on Terror' began, Islamist movements have spread across Africa.

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Canada federal election: A look at the key numbers driving the campaign

A visual guide to the big issues in Canada's federal election, from climate to cost of living.

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Twenty years after 9/11, will al-Qaeda rise again?

Where is al-Qaeda 20 years after the 9/11 attacks - and could it re-emerge as a terror threat?

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Covid: Which countries are vaccinating children and why?

Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine.

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Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture

Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land.

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German election: Hunger strikers want greater action on climate change

Six young people say they won't end their hunger strike until the leading candidates meet them.

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Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas.

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World War Two: The forgotten Indian soldiers of Dunkirk

Some 300 Indian soldiers were evacuated from the coast of France during a pivotal moment in World War Two.

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Life at 50C: The toxic gas flares fuelling Nigeria's climate change

Joy and her family are among 2m Nigerians living within 4km of a gas flare in Nigeria's oil-rich south.

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China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China.

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World now sees twice as many days over 50C

BBC research finds the number of days passing 50C has doubled in the past 40 years.

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Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special'

A megapod of over 100 humpback whales has been filmed feeding off Australia's New South Wales coast.

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Russia election: Opposition crushed ahead of managed polls

Exiled or disqualified, opposition voices warn of a government stitch-up in this week’s elections.

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Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages

Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses.

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The rare Indian swimming camels under threat

India's unique Kharai camels can swim in the sea. But their habitat is slowly disappearing.

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Nigeria jailbreak in Kabba: Prisoners on the run after armed raid

About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed the facility in Kogi state on Sunday.

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MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage

After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments.

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Naftali Bennett makes first visit to Egypt by an Israeli PM in a decade

Naftali Bennett meets President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Abimael Guzmán: Peru ponders fate of Shining Path leader's body

Officials fear that if he is buried his gravesite could become a rallying point for extremists.

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Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid

It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month.

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Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop

The first papal visit in 18 years produces pleasure and puzzlement after a brief stop in Hungary.

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Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage

Many in China have been quick to point out the 18-year-old's half-Chinese heritage.

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Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says 'halo' safety system saved his life in crash

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's 'halo' safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix.

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Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife

Winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open was enough for Daniil Medvedev to finally celebrate - and he pulled out a move from a video game.

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Eitan Biran: Italy investigates 'kidnap' of cable car crash survivor

Eitan Biran, 6, the only survivor of May's disaster, is taken to Israel by his grandfather.

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Why North Korea keeps launching missiles

North Korea keeps testing missiles despite international condemnation. Why does Pyongyang persist?

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North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile

It shows Pyongyang can still develop new weapons despite food shortages and an economic crisis.

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British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests

Documents reveal British American Tobacco’s role in bribery and spying in southern Africa.

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Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town

Almost 2,000 people have left their homes as the military joins efforts to contain the flames.

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Britney Spears announces engagement to Sam Asghari

The singer, who is fighting a legal battle over her conservatorship, met fiancé Sam Asghari in 2016.

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Record number of environmental activists murdered

More than 220 environment and land rights activists were murdered last year, according to a report.

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Canada election: What is your 'ballot box' issue?

Three voters tell the BBC what issues are at stake and who they are voting for.

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Medvedev ends Djokovic's calendar Grand Slam dream

Russia's Daniil Medvedev wins his first Grand Slam title by shattering Novak Djokovic's hopes of completing a calendar sweep of the majors in a one-sided US Open final.

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India appointed three top women judges. Is it too early to celebrate?

Appointment of three women to India's Supreme Court is being hailed as a "historic moment".

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya.

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The first hate-crime attack after 9/11

The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona.

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Match crowd catches falling cat in a flag

The cat used one of its nine lives at the American football match in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students

Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe an Islamic dress code.

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Iran and UN watchdog reach deal over nuclear site monitoring

Tehran allows the UN's nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at key facilities.

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Ricciardo wins Italian GP after Hamilton & Verstappen crash

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a harrowing crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary

A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude.

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ICYMI: A big week for small things

Here's a round-up of some the week's news you might have missed.

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It means everything - Raducanu on historic US Open win

Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy as her fairytale in New York culminates in the ultimate happy ending.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu - the key facts about Britain's Grand Slam winner

Motorsport, Romania and Dina Asher-Smith - a few things you should know about Britain's teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

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Emma Raducanu tells BBC she's 'ready for anything'

The new US Open champion spoke to the BBC after beating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets.

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Emma Raducanu: US Open champion 'outstanding', says the Queen

The Queen leads the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old Briton clinches the US Open title with victory against Leylah Fernandez.

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Emma Raducanu's hometown celebrates US Open win

This is how people in Bromley, London – including her former tennis coach – reacted to the result.

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FBI begins declassifying documents into Saudi 9/11 links

The memo lists some contact between Saudi nationals and hijackers, but does not implicate the government.

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Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69

María Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69.

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Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban

The meeting is expected to highlight differences over Mr Orban's anti-immigrant policies.

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British teenager Raducanu storms to US Open title

Emma Raducanu ends Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beats Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open.

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Why are there food queues in Sri Lanka?

With a weak economy and worsening Covid-19 situation, a food emergency has been declared in the country.

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Keeping up with the Californians: Recall vote 2021

A ragtag bunch of 46 challengers hope voters will remove the governor and let them run California.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones

The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet.

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Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas.

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Families and leaders mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks.

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US remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11

Ceremonies are held in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania to mark the lives lost 20 years ago.

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Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error

Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say.

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Abimael Guzmán: Peru's Shining Path guerrilla leader dies at 86

Guzmán led the Maoist rebel group which in the 1980s almost brought the Peruvian state to its knees.

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9/11 anniversary: Moment of silence as families recite names of victims

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, New York City held a moment of silence for the lost 2,977 lives.

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Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike

Media question both the intelligence behind the US attack on a car in Kabul and the claims of success.

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US Open: Record-chasing Novak Djokovic sets up final with Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic keeps alive his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam by reaching the US Open final, where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

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9/11 anniversary: Official commemorations under way

A minute's silence will mark the exact times the hijacked planes crashed in three states.

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20 years on from 9/11 a trial like no other begins at Guantanamo Bay

After two decades, the trial of 5 men accused of involvement in the 9/11 attacks finally begins

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Escaped zebras spark double takes and denials in Maryland

They have been roaming Maryland for more than a week. A US politician says: "I did not let them loose".

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Haiti PM asked to testify in President's assassination hearing

Ariel Henry has been asked why he spoke to the main suspect in the slaying of President Moise.

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Bennifer 2.0's red carpet debut

Actor Ben Affleck and singer Jennifer Lopez arrive in Venice for the premiere of The Last Duel.

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9/11 anniversary: Biden calls for unity as US prepares to mark attacks

The president pays tribute to the 2,977 victims on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the attacks.

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Afghanistan: BBC catches up with Afghan journalist who fled Kabul

Wahida Faizi spoke to a reporter in August saying she feared the Taliban would kill her for her work.

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Pantelleria: Two killed as tornado hits Italian island

Nine others were injured as the whirlwind overturned cars on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria.

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All of Disney's 2021 movies to debut exclusively in cinemas

All films set to come out 2021 will be released in cinemas, handing a boost to struggling venues.

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Ethiopia: The country where a year lasts 13 months

Five things you may not know about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage.

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Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages

Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses.

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9/11 anniversary: Left without a parent after that day

How the terror attacks affected those whose parents died or were injured in the attacks.

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September 11: The heroes of the forgotten maritime rescue mission

On 11 September, 2001, nearly 500,000 people were evacuated by boat from southern Manhattan.

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Two of six Palestinian prison escapees recaptured - Israel

A manhunt was launched after six inmates tunnelled out of a prison in northern Israel on Monday.

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Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's brutal crackdown on protests

The United Nations says the Taliban used live ammunition, batons and whips on protesters, killing four.

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Nord Stream 2: Gazprom says new pipeline to Germany is ready

Nord Stream 2 will double Moscow's natural gas exports to Germany, bypassing Ukraine.

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Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law

The US state makes it illegal to ban somebody from social media because of their political views.

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Afghanistan: Former US ambassador says leaving 'pulled the plumbing' of Afghan forces

A former US ambassador says Afghan security forces were developed to rely on US intelligence and communications.

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Former member of Afghan parliament: 'The Taliban would've killed me if they found me'

Naheed Farid says she left Afghanistan over fears the Taliban could kill her and for the safety of her children.

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Lebanon gets new government amid deepening crisis

The country's richest man becomes prime minister, ending more than a year of political paralysis.

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'Black national anthem' makes its debut at the NFL

The song "Lift every Voice and Sing" will be played regularly at American football games this season.

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Canada federal election: Key takeaways from the debate

Five party leaders made their pitch on leadership, climate, reconciliation and Covid recovery.

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US Biden and China's Xi hold first call in seven months

This is only the second call between both leaders since President Biden took office.

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Twitter to label 'good' bot accounts

Twitter wants "good" bot accounts to label themselves as non-human.

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9/11 anniversary: How the world reacted to terror attacks

Two decades on, four people from around the world reflect on that day, and what's changed since.

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Africa's week in pictures: 3 - 9 September 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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11 September 2001: The conspiracy theories still spreading after 20 years

Conspiracy theories about 9/11 continue to gain traction online, two decades after the attacks.

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Crazy love: Behind China's crackdown on K-pop and other fan clubs

Chinese authorities have made it clear that they are not tolerant of overzealous celebrity fans.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson?

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'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name'

Descendants of African slaves welcome a Dutch city's decision to scrap fees for changing names.

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Covid: Biden orders employees of big businesses to be vaccinated or face testing

The US president is using his executive power to require that big companies vaccinate employees.

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Austria man kept dead mother in cellar for pension, police say

The suspect is said to have "mummified" the corpse in order to continue receiving her pension.

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Afghanistan: What has changed in 20 years

Women's education and independent media have been the success stories, but all this might change now.

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Afghanistan crisis: Five lessons learned (or not) since 9/11

Some fatal mistakes have undermined the fight against terror, says the BBC's Frank Gardner.

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The rare Indian swimming camels under threat

India's unique Kharai camels can swim in the sea. But their habitat is slowly disappearing.

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Hoaxes, myths and conspiracies: How the internet distorted 9/11

Days after the attacks on 11 September 2001, the internet was rife with fake claims of what happened.

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Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa: Free football tickets for fans with jabs

The government is concerned about growing anti-vaccine sentiment in the country.

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Sergio Ramírez: Nicaragua orders arrest of award-winning author

State prosecutors accuse Sergio Ramírez of inciting hatred and conspiring to destabilise Nicaragua.

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How a monkey launched the pop-it toy craze

Why it took a TikTok primate to turn a forty-year-old idea into a global hit

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Surfside tower collapse: Three arrested over victim ID thefts

The suspects are said to have purchased luxury items on illegally obtained credit cards.

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Jerome Boateng: German football star on trial over assault charge

Jerome Boateng is accused of injuring his ex-girlfriend during a dispute on holiday in 2018.

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Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation

Demonstrators are on the streets again as pictures emerge showing injuries inflicted on journalists.

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Australia may cancel Afghanistan Test if women banned

Cricket Australia (CA) will cancel its men's Test match with Afghanistan if reports that the women's team cannot play under Taliban rule are true.

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US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic will face Alexander Zverev in semi-final

Novak Djokovic will continue his bid to win all four Grand Slams in the same year against Olympic champion Alexander Zverev in Friday's US Open semi-final.

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Afghan Special Forces commander faced race against time to flee

An Afghan Special Forces commander says he owes his life to members of the Parachute Regiment who helped him escape.

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Respect: Jennifer Hudson on embodying soul legend Aretha Franklin

The singer was personally selected by soul legend Franklin to play her in the new biopic Respect.

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International Space Station: Smoke triggers alert on board

The alarm went off as the space station's batteries were being charged, Russia's space agency says.

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Afghanistan: Ex-President Ashraf Ghani apologises for fleeing

Ashraf Ghani, who has sought refuge in the UAE, says he left Kabul to avoid "horrific" violence.

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Covid: Sydney reveals plan to end months-long lockdown

Australia's biggest city is likely to exit lockdown from next month, provided vaccinations continue.

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North Korea: Military parade features hazmat suits, gas masks

Their inclusion may be a sign that a special force was created to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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China offers $31m in emergency aid to Afghanistan

Taliban officials had earlier described China as Afghanistan's most important partner.

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Canada federal election: Party leaders spar in first national debate

Justin Trudeau and other party leaders clashed over climate - and the election call - in the debate.

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Covid: North Macedonia hospital fire kills at least 10

Footage shows a building in flames and clouds of black smoke billowing into the air in the city of Tetovo.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears

Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked to enrich herself, prosecutors say, as trial begins.

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Lebanon: A country plunged into darkness

Lebanon’s ongoing crisis has plunged the country into darkness, with some experiencing power cuts for 20 hours a day.

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‘Havana syndrome ’ and the mystery of the microwaves

The BBC investigates a mystery illness dubbed 'Havana syndrome' that has affected American diplomats and spies.

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Why people in Eswatini are protesting

Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy, which means the king controls everything.

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The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat

Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work.

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Afghanistan: Women beaten for demanding their rights

Women in Afghanistan demanding their rights say they have been beaten by the Taliban.

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India: Passengers missing after boats collide in Assam

Some 100 people were said to be on the boats which crashed on a river in Assam, with one capsizing.

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Climate change: Animals shapeshifting to stay cool, study says

Warm-blooded animals are evolving to have larger beaks, legs and ears to stay cool, scientists say.

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Denmark tells some migrants to work for benefits

The prime minister says the new rules are aimed at women from non-Western backgrounds.

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Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement.

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Spanish bishop quit for love for erotic writer

Xavier Novell was a traditional and controversial bishop who resigned for "personal reasons".

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India paves way for more women in armed forces

The government says women can join military colleges and be eligible for permanent commissions.

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Paris attacks 2015: Historic trial of 20 suspects to open in France

Twenty men are going on trial in Paris accused of involvement in France's worst post-WWII atrocity.

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