Effective from New Year's day, officials hope the law will prevent a billion items of single use plastics every year.
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel 'does not like' striker's comments
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his role at the club "brings noise that we don't need".
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Rape survivor describes 'locking eyes' with Maxwell in court
Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein.
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Covid-19: WHO chief optimistic disease will be beaten in 2022
The organisation ends the year on a positive note but warns about "nationalism and vaccine hoarding".
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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat
Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court.
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Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting.
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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people.
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Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn
Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across the US state of Colorado.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.
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Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English
Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language.
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Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands
Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: What the trial means for Prince Andrew
Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of grooming teenagers. What does this mean for her former friend?
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Ghislaine Maxwell verdict reaction: 'No-one is above the law'
Victims of the former British socialite and her ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein celebrate the guilty verdict.
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The secret lives of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein
Never-before-seen photos released during her trial shed new light on their private lives.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the sex trafficking trial
The jury has now delivered a series of convictions - here's what you need to know about the evidence.
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Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors
A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.
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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match
The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries.
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Tiger shot dead at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm
A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?
Ernst Gotsch's method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife.
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Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment
The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent.
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Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward
The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital.
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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer
Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter.
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Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid
Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet.
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Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status
World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian Open.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Biodiversity: The tale of the 'un-extinct' fish
A Mexican fish species has been "brought back from extinction" after a decades-long rescue mission.
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Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films
What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022?
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The mystery of the home where the Queen was born
Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war?
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Fighting to learn in Venezuela
Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling.
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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.
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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time
CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial.
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Monday, December 27, 2021
Australia: Hundreds given false Covid results in Sydney lab error
At least 886 people were told they did not have Covid, when they in fact had tested positive.
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What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration
A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily.
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83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph
A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
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Afghanistan: Children in Kabul working for a piece of bread
More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse.
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India blocks foreign funding for Mother Teresa charity
Hindu hardliners have long accused the Catholic charity of trying to convert people to Christianity.
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Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud
The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015.
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Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation
How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation.
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.
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India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.
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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.
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'A dark day': South Africans remember Tutu
The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90.
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Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.
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In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world.
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Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters
Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace.
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells
Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think.
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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.
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Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months
The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September.
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Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence.
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Pope's Christmas Day message
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world.
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James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission
The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe.
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Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests
Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup.
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Friday, December 24, 2021
No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict
With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis.
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Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'
Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years.
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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach
The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.
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Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide.
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Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks
Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.
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Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault
US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.
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James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview
Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.
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Russian priest who adopted 70 children jailed for abuse
Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children.
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.
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Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'
Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.
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Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies
Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years.
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President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine
In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe.
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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’
A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".
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Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors
The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany.
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Is this the world's largest virtual fashion show?
Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits.
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How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.
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French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row
Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended.
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Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance
Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration.
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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea
The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.
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Koalas: Mass deaths in Victoria bring animal cruelty charges
Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Mother seals recognise pup's voice at two days old
Elephant seal mums can distinguish their own offspring at just two days old, research shows.
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Kerala school uniform: Why some Muslim groups are protesting
Muslim groups in India's Kerala state protest after a government school allows girls to wear trousers.
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The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans
Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers.
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Saving Kyrgyzstan reindeer from brink of extinction
Kyrgyzstan used to be home to thousands of reindeer but now there are as few as 400 left.
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Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China
Researchers say the fossil is at least 66 million years old and was about to hatch just like a chicken.
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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled
The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.
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Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding
Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan.
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Ghanaian MPs brawl in parliament over e-money tax
Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions.
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UK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold
The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK.
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Super Typhoon Rai: Philippines faces aftermath
Residents on Siargao Island in the Philippines could be left without electricity for three months.
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Chris Noth: Sex and the City actresses show support for accusers
Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault.
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Why China could win the new global arms race
China has a long-term plan to rival the world's biggest military powers.
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Monday, December 20, 2021
Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president
Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state.
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How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse.
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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years
Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.
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Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row
US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views.
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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron
The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.
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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands
Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.
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Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment
China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse.
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Chile election: Laser shone at Gabriel Boric during victory speech
The bouncing green light did not seem to faze Gabriel Boric as he spoke to supporters in Santiago.
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Sudan coup: Protesters flee tear gas in Khartoum on uprising anniversary
It's three years since the overthrow of the country's long-term President Omar al-Bashir.
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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival
The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.
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Jake Paul: YouTube star knocks out Tyron Woodley in Florida for fifth win
Jake Paul calls his sixth-round knockout of Tyron Woodley "the moment of my life" after he extends his perfect record to five wins.
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Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary
Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.
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Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers
Look back at the work of Lord Rogers, one of the the world's most successful and influential architects.
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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.
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West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says
The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank.
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
Philippines Super Typhoon Rai: Death toll reaches 75
With communications systems down, authorities say the scale of the storm's destruction is unclear.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test
England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia.
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Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US.
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Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction
Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines.
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Officer who shot Daunte Wright: 'I'm sorry it happened'
Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright.
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Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens feared dead in Philippines
Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines.
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France travel ban: Time-lapse shows long Eurostar queue at St Pancras
Travellers in St Pancras station, London, line up to get to France before it closes its borders to the UK.
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Afghanistan to Wisconsin: Refugees dream of home
Some of the 13,000 Afghan refugees living at a US military base in Wisconsin reflect on new lives.
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Caroline and Martine: Picture book heroines who fought for French hearts
For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren.
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Week in pictures: 11-17 December 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Ros Atkins on… What 2021 taught us about Covid
A look back at how the pandemic evolved throughout 2021, and what we've learned from it.
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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again
A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist.
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Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest
Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US.
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Philippines typhoon Rai: Month-old baby rescued in a tub
Thousands have been evacuated as the storm brought 165km/h (103 mph) winds and heavy rain.
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US panel recommends J&J shots be sidelined after clot deaths
Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab.
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Tania Mendoza: Mexican actress shot dead while waiting for son
Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman shot her multiple times before escaping.
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Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder
This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid.
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Bruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m
The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs.
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Covid: France to drastically restrict travel from UK
Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Bird songs bump stars off Australian music chart
Debuting in the top 5, the album featuring endangered birds is above Justin Bieber and Abba.
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Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?
Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse.
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The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine
Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed.
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2022 World Cup: Ex-media officer loses Qatar corruption appeal
Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers.
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On the front line as Afghan children battle malnutrition and measles
The BBC reports from a hospital in remote Ghor province which is struggling to cope.
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Hamilton gets knighthood for services to motorsport
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood for services to motorsport from Prince Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing users' data
The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found.
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Riccardo Ehrman: Journalist who prompted Berlin Wall to fall dies
Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989.
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German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders
A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Southern right whales: Tracking unexpected Southern Ocean migrations
New Zealand scientists have used satellite tags to follow whales around the Southern Ocean.
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Trump's son urged father to intervene in 6 January Capitol riot
Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show.
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Kentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim
The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death.
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Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police
Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop.
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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests
Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham.
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Arctic Circle's record high temperature sounds 'alarm bells'
The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed.
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Tom Holland: 'There are kids who look up to Spider-Man'
Spider-Man: No Way Home is Tom Holland's third solo film and his sixth as part of the Avengers.
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Ros Atkins on... the Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen F1 title drama
Max Verstappen was crowned F1 world champion, after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Russia explosion: Teen detonates device at Orthodox convent school
At least 12 are reported injured after the blast at an Orthodox school near a nunnery outside Moscow.
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Israeli Prime Minister Bennett in first trip to UAE as Iran threat looms
Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region.
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Police and migrants clash outside Mexico City
The migrant caravan has been slowly winding its way through Mexico to the United States border.
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy.
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Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 13 months jail for Tiananmen vigil
Jimmy Lai and seven other activists received sentences ranging from four to 14 months.
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Kentucky tornadoes: The community of Mayfield tries to rebuild
Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town.
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Vladimir Putin: I moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s
Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed.
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Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'
A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it".
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Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August.
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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in rebel hands
Tigray forces had left Lalibela 11 days ago as federal forces and their allies had been advancing.
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Obituary: Vicente Fernández, Mexico's king of ranchera
Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US.
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Reckya Madougou: Opposition leader jailing damages Benin democracy - lawyer
Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week.
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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says
Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat.
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Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire.
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims
US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes.
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Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims
The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s.
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Kentucky weather man films tornado 'ground zero'
Weather man Noah Bergren shows the BBC the "utter devastation" of the tornadoes in the town of Mayfield.
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'Deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky'
The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen.
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Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse
Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say.
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US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react
Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.
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Tornadoes causing chaos across several US states
People are reported to be trapped after a roof collapsed at an Amazon warehouse.
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Friday, December 10, 2021
Ros Atkins on… Compulsory Covid vaccinations
Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates.
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Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones
Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice.
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Taylor Swift to face trial in Shake It Off copyright case
The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed.
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Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash
Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours.
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Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens
Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests.
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Madagascar food crisis: How a woman helped save her village from starvation
Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods.
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Jussie Smollett: Actor found guilty of lying about attack
A lawyer for the actor has said his client plans '100%' to appeal the verdict.
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Valérie Pécresse: Part-Thatcher, part-Merkel and wants to run France
Valérie Pécresse has given the Republicans a lift, and a poll suggests she could be president.
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Where are Afghanistan's women MPs now?
Sixty of Afghanistan's 69 women MPs are scattered across the globe, but many aim to continue fighting for women's rights.
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The Nepalese children made to work in bars and clubs
Nepalese children, some as young as 11, are trapped in the worst forms of child labour.
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The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes
In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes.
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Capitol riot: US appeals court rejects Trump's request to block files
A panel investigating the Capitol riot wants to see the ex-president's White House records.
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Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay
Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano's decision to "no longer live a lie".
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Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case
Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales.
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China warns nations will 'pay price' for Olympic boycott
The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics.
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Africa needs China and the US to work together
The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.
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Epstein and Maxwell pictured at Queen's residence at Balmoral
The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’
The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights.
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Tiger Woods will make his return at PNC Championship alongside son Charlie
Tiger Woods will make his comeback playing alongside son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Florida next week.
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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court
They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.
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Bipin Rawat: India's top general in helicopter crash
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was in the helicopter which crashed in southern India.
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Myanmar: Soldiers accused of shooting, burning 13 villagers
Myanmar villagers say soldiers carried out the killings in response to an attack on a military convoy.
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Germany's Scholz to take over from Merkel as chancellor
Olaf Scholz will be sworn in, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Covishield: India vaccine maker halves production
The Serum Institute is sitting on a stockpile of 500 million doses of Covishield, its CEO said.
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Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station
Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth.
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Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages
Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday.
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Syria blames Israel for rare air strike on main port of Latakia
An Iranian weapons shipment was reportedly the target of the attack on Latakia's container yard.
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Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash
Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption.
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Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.
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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower
Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says.
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Monday, December 6, 2021
Peter Foster: Australian conman caught after six-month manhunt
Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges.
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Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions
The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine.
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Emmett Till: US closes investigation without charges
The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied.
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Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.
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Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone.
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Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way.
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David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations.
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'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun.
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Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal.
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Helping trans people escape death in their home countries
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries.
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'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice.
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Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview.
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Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban.
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Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago.
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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?
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Haiti kidnappers release three more missionaries after abduction
Three people among a group of 17 North American missionaries abducted in October are freed.
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Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact
The country is the first to receive money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve.
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New York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December
The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.
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Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.
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Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
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Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers.
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Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".
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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden.
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Sunday, December 5, 2021
Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally.
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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges.
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FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings.
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Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.
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Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party.
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Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.
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Tennis governing body to keep playing in China
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people".
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Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.
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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.
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Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
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Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting.
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The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region.
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James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble.
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How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger.
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Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.
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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.
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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.
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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98
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Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
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French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966.
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Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation".
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India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east.
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Saturday, December 4, 2021
Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.
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Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.
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Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.
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Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?
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Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims.
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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.
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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
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Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.
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Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday.
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Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid
Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus.
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Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll.
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Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle
Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle.
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Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission.
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Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java.
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ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week.
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Friday, December 3, 2021
Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun.
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Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.
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Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market.
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MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
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Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments
Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids.
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Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany
Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect.
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Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home
Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico.
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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.
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Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?
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Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights?
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Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court.
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Omicron coronavirus variant: Your questions answered
How long do symptoms last for, is it more harmful to children? Experts answer your questions.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Employee told 'not to look Jeffrey Epstein in the eye'
A former housekeeper said Ghislaine Maxwell acted as "lady of the house" at Jeffrey Epstein's US home.
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Thailand: Newspaper rebuked over 'hunts Africans' headline
The country's Covid-19 taskforce admonished the paper by saying it was a "poor choice of words."
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Lamine Diack: Disgraced athletics boss dies in Senegal
The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88.
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant
Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms.
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US government shutdown averted hours before deadline
The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown.
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Alec Baldwin admits career could be over after fatal shooting
But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October.
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The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.
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Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death".
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China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China.
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Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation.
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Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom.
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The Indian granny who became literate at 104
Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy.
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NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media.
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Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December.
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How to spot the software that could be spying on you
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases.
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Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan
Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year
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Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia
A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered.
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Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away.
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The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock
At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia.
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Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit
A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office.
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Russia Ukraine: Lavrov warns of return to military confrontation nightmare
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov floats the idea of a new European security pact to prevent Nato expansion.
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Merkel picks German punk singer Hagen for last serenade
Nina Hagen's song will be played during a military ceremony in the outgoing chancellor's honour.
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Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai says the Taliban are his brothers
In a BBC interview, Hamid Karzai also calls on the international community to help rebuild Afghanistan.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser
Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial.
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: My wife's vaccine death is fake news
In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him.
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Curious leopard enters classroom in India
The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh.
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Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say.
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Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only.
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Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come
In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Queensland Floods: Second death recorded as crisis continues
The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding.
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Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search.
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Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations
Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017.
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Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year.
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Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems
The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes.
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Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed.
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Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case
Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster.
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When Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions.
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Venezuela's hospital 'hell'
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives.
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‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies
Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions.
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Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages.
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'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms
Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out.
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Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
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HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021
Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.
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WHO: ‘Omicron is a variant of concern, not panic’
The world needs to be alert but not overreact, the World Health Organization’s spokesperson says.
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Munich WW2 bomb blows up near station, wounding three
The "aerial bomb" blows up on a railway construction site close to the main station.
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Nigeria boat capsize: At least 29 die in Kano state
The boat was carrying more than 50 people, most of whom were heading to an Islamic religious event
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Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling
If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.
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Tel Aviv named as world's most expensive city to live in
Soaring inflation and supply-chain problems have pushed up prices in the 173 cities surveyed.
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Why Gambians won't stop voting with marbles
The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged.
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Mississippi: How a legal challenge could upend abortion rights
The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US.
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Michigan school shooting: Worst kind of tragedy, says sheriff
Watch the Oakland County sheriff give details of the shooting, where three pupils were killed.
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Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years
Residents of the Indian capital didn't breathe "good" air even for one day in November, official data says.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy
The company had blocked searches for the US teen after he was acquitted of killing two people.
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Xiomara Castro: Honduras votes in first female president
Xiomara Castro's victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party.
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Howard Springs: Australia police arrest quarantine escapees
The trio had fled a remote camp near Darwin by scaling a fence in the middle of the night.
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CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over help to governor brother
The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal.
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Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing
Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown.
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Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war
Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line.
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How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice
Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come.
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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear
The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond.
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Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence
The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond.
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Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments
Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death".
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Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.
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HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK
Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers.
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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.
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Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine
Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare.
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Adele announces Las Vegas residency
The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year.
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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?
What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus?
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Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward
A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison.
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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO
Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users.
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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.
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House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal
The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film.
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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters.
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Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial
Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015.
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France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'
Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018.
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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair
Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka
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Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared.
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Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown
They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour.
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report
Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds.
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Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic
The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic.
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Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic
The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.
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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen
The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna.
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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people
Australia's second largest bank has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.
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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.
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Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off
Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.
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Actor who played Judas charged in US Capitol riot
The Jesus Christ Superstar cast member was accused by a judge of spewing "gobbledygook" in court.
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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war
BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.
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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero
Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.
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Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship
Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.
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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day
The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.
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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison
Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground.
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Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says
Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.
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Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial
The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies.
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Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat
The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption.
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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.
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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead
Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded.
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Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents
The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt
The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison.
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Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests
A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested.
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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen
Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City
The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
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US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause.
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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple
The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.
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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.
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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions
Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.
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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks
The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.
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Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'
Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.
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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?
Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.
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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads
Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.
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Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family
Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday.
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Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans
Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.
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Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41
Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.
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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.
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Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event
The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.
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Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.
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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.
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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron.
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Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.
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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel
The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland.
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Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die
Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.
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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.
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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader
A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.
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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.
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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.
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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage
Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'
The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.
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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood
Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.
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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?
The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.
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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady
Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.
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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru
Archeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.
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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.
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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains
Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.
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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights
The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.
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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'
The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.
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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel
The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant
Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.
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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.
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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway
Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.
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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests
Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.
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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?
An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.
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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge
Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.
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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK
This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.
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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions
The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?
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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games
Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.
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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified
Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.
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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO
The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.
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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians
He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.
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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery
South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.
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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.
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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new variant in southern Africa
Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.
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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West
What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death?
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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter
France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.
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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.
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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine will take a break from cricket "for the foreseeable future".
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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes
Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.
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Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody
After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago.
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Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail
The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'
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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam
Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.
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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants
UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.
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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.
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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy
Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.
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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?
At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.
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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.
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Channel migrants: PM calls on France to take back people who make crossing
A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.
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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march
It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds
Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television.
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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident
Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions.
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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president
Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.
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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent
The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths
After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.
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Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots
Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day.
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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash
Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party.
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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.
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Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill
The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices
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Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months
Parambir Singh, the former police chief of Mumbai, is facing multiple charges of extortion.
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Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence
The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years.
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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants
David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.
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Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West
Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.
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Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence
Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura.
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Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film
The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage.
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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line
BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.
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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.
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Many migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks
A number of migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says.
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Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador
A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US.
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Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace
It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".
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Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists
Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s.
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Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics
How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa?
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Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era
Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy.
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Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom
Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace.
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Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war
Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war.
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Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case
The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena.
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Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM
Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament.
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Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins
The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn.
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Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer
Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder.
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Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock
The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit.
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China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture
Some Chinese netizens found her photo insulting and racist as it showed a woman with small eyes.
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Australia power plant demolition sees giant chimneys tumble to ground
Huge amounts of metal and concrete will be recycled after the demolition of an old coal power plant.
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Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India
A mother's search for a missing baby in India has caused outrage and whipped up a political storm.
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Ugandan militant escapee: IS forced me to fight
An ex-fighter tells the BBC how the ADF, an IS affiliate, has been able to strike at Uganda's heart.
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Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed
A total of 80 accounts have been suspended following a report into the network.
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Colombia peace deal: The families displaced five years on
Five years after a peace deal came into force in Colombia, violence by armed gangs is again on the rise.
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Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO
The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March.
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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.
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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls
The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.
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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices
The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK.
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Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit
The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".
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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery
Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.
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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence
Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.
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Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare
Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns.
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Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up
As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front
Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war.
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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule
BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.
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Monday, November 22, 2021
Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour.
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Australia declares La Niña weather event has begun
The phenomenon can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world.
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Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire
At least 45 people die after a bus catches fire on a motorway in western Bulgaria, officials say.
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Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'
"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest.
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Greenland's Inuits seek Denmark compensation over failed social experiment
Six surviving Greenlanders are part of a group of 22 children taken for "re-education" in 1951.
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Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch
A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course.
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Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance
Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria.
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Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims
The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.
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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows
As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?
Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.
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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.
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Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic
The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes.
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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world
The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity
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Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.
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Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister
France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake".
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American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards
The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award.
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Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services
From 21 December, no-one will be able to use public transport if they are not fully vaccinated.
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