The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G.
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Saturday, November 7, 2020
Ethiopian conflict deepens as Tigray leaders sacked
Parliament votes to dissolve the leadership of a region whose forces are fighting the national army.
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US election officials on vote count: 'Please have patience'
Poll workers are still tallying votes three days into the US election.
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US election results: 'We're going to win this race' - Biden
Joe Biden says the numbers point to a win for the Democrats but stops short of declaring victory.
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Covid: Ends of the earth love story that defied pandemic
Andrew is moving from Australia to join Rosanna in Torquay, nine years after they first met.
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Covid-19: White House chief of staff Mark Meadows tests positive
Mark Meadows, who has often been seen without a mask, is the latest Trump aide to be infected.
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Joe Biden says voters have given him mandate for action on 'climate change' and 'systematic racism,' as key battleground states
11/06/20 8:05 ...
US Election results: Biden predicts victory over Trump as counts go on
Joe Biden says he is confident of winning the US election as his leads over Donald Trump widen in key states.
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New best story on Hacker News: Technical debt as a lack of understanding
Technical debt as a lack of understanding
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Covid-19: Lockdown 'opportunity' to fix England's roads
The AA urges councils in England to deal with potholes and junctions while fewer cars are in use.
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Manchester clubs urged to pay staff 'real living wage'
Food banks write to United and City saying club staff are "struggling to put food on the table".
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New best story on Hacker News: HP Instant Ink is “ink as a service”
HP Instant Ink is “ink as a service”
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Kanye West election: How many votes did he get?
Kanye West took his first stab at the presidency this year. Will we be seeing him in Washington?
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SCOTUS Justice Alito rules on Pa. ballots
11/06/20 5:04 ...
US results: 'Look at us, we matter’
A party has started in Philadelphia as Joe Biden leads the count in Pennsylvania.
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'I was refused a home Covid test after credit check'
A BBC investigation finds people are being refused home Covid tests because of their credit histories.
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Storm Eta: Around 150 feared dead in Guatemala
The army reaches a village where houses were buried by mudslides triggered by Storm Eta's rains.
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Kylie Minogue on Glastonbury, lockdown and her favourite Kylie era
The pop star looks back at her career, and the 'overwhelming' experience of Glastonbury, as she releases her 15th album.
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Vienna shooting: The night my safe city lost its innocence
The Austrian capital had four decades of relative peace before a gunman's rampage.
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Letter from Africa: Why Nigerians fear social media sanctions
Politicians are debating a bill that some worry is an attempt to stifle activism after the #EndSars protests.
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Typhoon Goni: Philippines survivor tells of children swept away
A farmer's child was found dead miles from home after the family was separated by volcanic mudflow.
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PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?
Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles.
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Why hundreds of parrots visit this same terrace every day
Lakshmi Narayan Reddy's home in southern India attracts hundreds of ring-necked parakeets every day.
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Friday, November 6, 2020
US Election 2020: Trump alleges 'shenanigans' as Biden urges calm
Mr Trump makes an unsubstantiated claim of election rigging as Mr Biden again predicts victory.
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US Election 2020: Battle for US Senate could last until January
In Georgia, both Senate races may go to run-offs, leaving the balance of political power uncertain.
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Bentley reveals roadmap to go fully electric by 2030
The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.
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Storm Eta: Guatemala landslide kills at least 50
Rescue efforts continue as the storm travels across the region, leaving a trail of destruction.
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Hong Kong: Snitch hotline gets more than 1,000 calls
The hotline allows people to anonymously report breaches of the controversial national security law.
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Bentley reveals roadmap to go fully electric by 2030
The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.
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New best story on Hacker News: Show HN: Ugliest.app – Ugly but good app platform
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New best story on Hacker News: Thank You for 20 Years of Discogs
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Coronavirus: All Blacks rugby looking at private equity bids
New Zealand's world-famous national rugby team has seen its cash reserves hit hard during the pandemic.
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Covid: Denmark removed from UK's travel corridor list
Passengers arriving in the UK from 04:00 GMT on Friday will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
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UK insurer's shares rocket 46% after takeover talk
Famous for its More Than brand, RSA is in talks with Canadian and Danish rivals about buyout.
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Trudeau and Macron speak after cartoon remark controversy
The Canadian PM faced criticism for comments he made about terrors attacks in France.
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North Korea: Going back in time with Pyongyang's austere hotels
A new book documenting their 1970s design gives a rare glimpse into North Korea's hospitality industry.
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The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships
Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain.
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Meet Prateek Kuhad - the Indian indie star championed by Barack Obama
Meet the singer-songwriter whose boy-next-door ballads have upended the Indian music industry.
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US election: Joe Biden - 'Each ballot must be counted'
The Democratic presidential candidate calls on people to be patient with the US election result.
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US election: Why are Trump protesters saying 'stop the count' and 'count the votes'?
Trump supporters have been chanting conflicting messages in Michigan and Arizona. We look at why.
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'It's a real shame all the deli counters are shutting'
Sainsbury's says falling customer demand is behind its decision to cut its meat, fish and deli counters.
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Covid: What help is available to pay my bills?
Mortgage and rent holidays, help with debts, and cutting energy and insurance bills are all possible.
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'Working from home has made childcare easier'
Although studies suggest women have been doing more childcare and chores during the pandemic, could the big rise in working from home actually help mothers better balance their careers and family life.
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Love Child follows a 'secret' family as they flee Iran, after an illegal affair
Six years in the making, Love Child is the critically-acclaimed documentary about a family's to find safety.
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Frank Gardner meets paralysed student after diving accident
The BBC's security correspondent spent time with Gerard, a student at Edinburgh university.
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Caterpillar: Up to 700 jobs to go at Larne plant
The job losses are expected to happen over the next 18 months and would leave the firm with 900 staff in NI.
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Bank of England injects extra £150bn into economy
Policymakers keep interest rates at a record low of 0.1% as a second lockdown begins.
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Sainsbury's to cut 3,500 jobs and close Argos shops
Most of the jobs will go at Argos, but the supermarket also plans to shut its fresh food counters.
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What is quantitative easing and how will it affect you?
The Bank of England is to pump £150bn to stimulate the UK economy, but how will it work?
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Coronavirus: Record 100,000 new Covid cases reported in US
It is the highest one-day rise in a country that has recorded more cases and deaths than any other.
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Indonesia in recession for first time in 22 years
South East Asia's biggest economy relies heavily on tourism, which has dried up during travel curbs.
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Indonesia in recession for first time in 22 years
South East Asia's biggest economy relies heavily on tourism, which has dried up during travel curbs.
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Chinese President Xi opens up to more trade deals and imports
The Chinese president has called for more cooperation in international trade as his economy recovers.
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Record number of Australians sign ex-PM's call for Murdoch inquiry
More than 500,000 support ex-PM Kevin Rudd's call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch's media dominance.
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Thai Airways: Holy flights, dough fritters and home-made bags
Thai Airways is getting very creative as it looks to raise cash during the Covid-19 travel downturn.
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Thai Airways: Holy flights, dough fritters and home-made bags
Thai Airways is getting very creative as it looks to raise cash during the Covid-19 travel downturn.
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Democrat Gary Peters wins fight to hold onto battleground Michigan Senate seat, Fox News projects
11/04/20 5:30 ...
Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled
Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown.
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Denmark to cull up to 17 million mink amid coronavirus fears
Cases of a mutated strain of Covid-19 have been detected that may undermine future vaccines.
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CEO Secrets: 'You're selling a new version of yourself'
Journalist-turned-social media entrepreneur Sara McCorquodale reveals her business advice for the CEO Secrets series.
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Frank Gardner: Getting Frank on the 'iceberg' of disability
BBC correspondent Frank Gardner exposes the reality of living with a disability, after he was shot.
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Afghanistan conflict: IS links to Kabul student killings cause outrage
Mohammad Rahid was one of 22 students murdered by gunmen in Kabul. But who killed them?
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Fisherman in Sicily marooned in jail in 'red prawn war'
The future release of 18 Sicilian fishermen from a Libyan jail could depend on demands for a prisoner swap.
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Biden urges Americans to come together after election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden urges Americans to come together after the election.
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Lockdown: 'I swing between anger, hope, despair'
As another lockdown begins, workers not entitled to self-employment support are increasingly desperate.
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Coronavirus: Which shops will be allowed to open in lockdown?
From Thursday there will be strict rules on which retailers can and cannot remain open.
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Church pastor exposed as a career con artist
Church pastor exposed as a career con artist.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Polls in two key battleground states just closed but it's too early to project which candidates will triumph there.
11/03/20 7:00 ...
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Trump adds South Carolina to his win tab as Lindsey Graham survives a challenge for his Senate seat, Fox News projects.
11/03/20 6:56 ...
'Anxious, hopeful': US voters react as polls close
As the vote counts begin across the country, US voters share how they're feeling about their candidate.
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Democrats to keep control of the House, Fox News projects
11/03/20 6:17 ...
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Fox News projects Democrat John Hickenlooper flips Colorado Senate seat, beating Republican Cory Gardner
11/03/20 6:07 ...
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It's too early to call a winner in key battleground states, but Fox News projects Trump can add 5 more states to his win column,
11/03/20 6:00 ...
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11/03/20 5:34 ...
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Trump can add Arkansas to his win column, Fox News projects.
11/03/20 5:30 ...
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Trump can take a victory lap in another state, Fox News projects. Here's where both candidates now sit.
11/03/20 5:22 ...
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Polls in the battleground state of North Carolina just closed but it's too early for Fox News to call at this hour.
11/03/20 5:15 ...
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wins reelection in Kentucky after big-spending race against Amy McGrath, Fox News project
11/03/20 5:04 ...
Pet parrot saves Australian man from house fire
Anton Nguyen was in bed when his pet began repeatedly squawking "Anton", fire officials say.
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It’s too early to call the battleground state with the hour's biggest prize but Trump sealed a win in this additional state, Fox
11/03/20 4:30 ...
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This is the first state Trump can add to his win column, Fox News projects.
11/03/20 4:05 ...
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Battleground Georgia too early to call as Fox News projects Biden takes these 2 states
11/03/20 4:00 ...
Covid: Small shops 'more agile' than big ones in pandemic
Independent shops have been better at surviving Covid-19 than chain stores, data indicates.
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TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog
Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok.
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The young Norwegians taking their own country to court over oil
Despite Norway's green credentials, its infamous state wealth is due to its huge oil exports. This week, Norwegian youths are challenging this double standard in the Supreme Court.
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Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise
Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.
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A68 iceberg on collision path with South Georgia
If the world's biggest iceberg grounds at South Georgia island, it could devastate local wildlife.
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The young Norwegians taking their own country to court over oil
Despite Norway's green credentials, its infamous state wealth is due to its huge oil exports. This week, Norwegian youths are challenging this double standard in the Supreme Court.
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The Somali man who has a scorpion named after him
Somali environmentalist Ahmed Ibrahim Awale hopes it will inspire African researchers.
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India's longest burning gas fire is destroying lives
The longest-ever gas well fire in India's history continues to rage after 150 days.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores
The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation into our lives.
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Sri Lanka: Rescuers rush to save beached pilot whales
Around 100 pilot whales are stranded near the Sri Lankan capital Colombo.
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Chinese firm moves from adult diapers to face masks
Daddybaby has been given approval by British standards agency and EU to provide protective equipment.
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Vienna shooting: Austria launches manhunt after deadly 'terror' attack
Austrian police say a "heavily armed" gunman remains on the run after multiple shootings in the city.
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Chinese firm moves from adult diapers to face masks
Daddybaby has been given approval by British standards agency and EU to provide protective equipment.
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Melbourne Cup 2020: Twilight Payment wins Flemington race for Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien
Twilight Payment wins the Melbourne Cup to give Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien a second victory in the 'race that stops a nation'.
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US Election: 'People are adamant about early voting in New Orleans'
Hundreds of people in New Orleans rely on live music for their income. But it's all but disappeared.
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Indians asked to eat more sugar to tackle oversupply
India is already the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener
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Seven decades of Trump and Biden in pictures
The political and personal lives of the candidates over seven decades.
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Lockdown retail: 'It has been the toughest year I've ever had'
'Non-essential' retailers have to shut for a month from Thursday and they are scrambling to adapt.
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US businesses brace for election unrest
Shopskeepers have been boarding up windows in anticipation of unrest.
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Bushfire koalas going back to the wild
Thousands of creatures were killed and injured in last summer's blazes on South Australia's Kangaroo Island.
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We want to live, overworked delivery drivers say
Families in South Korea are reeling after the deaths of 14 delivery workers this year from what they call overwork.
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#EndSars protests: How Anthony Unuode gave his life for a better Nigeria
Nigerians pay tribute to #EndSars protester Anthony Unuode after he was killed in the capital.
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Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise
Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.
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How to follow the election on the BBC
Find out how to stay in touch with live election results on TV, radio, online, and on social media.
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Third of staff 'fear catching Covid at work'
The poorest paid are particularly worried - but are also the least likely to speak up, research finds.
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US businesses brace for election unrest
Shopskeepers have been boarding up windows in anticipation of unrest.
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Indians asked to eat more sugar to tackle oversupply
India is already the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener
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Vienna shooting: Deadly attack in Austria's capital
At least one person has been killed and several wounded after several shootings in the Austrian capital.
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US election: A wild three-year campaign in three minutes
Billions of dollars spent, dozens of candidates, two nominees, one pandemic - we take a look back.
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Coronavirus: Behind the scenes of developing a Covid-19 vaccine
Meet the scientists who use social media to show people what they do to develop a coronavirus vaccine in the lab.
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Three elders give advice for Trump and Biden
From deep in the Maasai lands of Kenya to high in the mountains of Tibet, we found this advice for Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Monday, November 2, 2020
Covid: Ryanair losses grow and passenger numbers plunge
The airline expects losses to continue increasing after 80% fewer people flew with the airline.
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Credit card freeze extended for six months ahead of new lockdown
Customers who have not yet deferred a payment will be able to request one for up to six months.
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Australia Post boss resigns over luxury watches scandal
Christine Holgate faced criticism after public money was spent on Cartier watches for employees.
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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?
Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.
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New coronavirus lockdowns lead to oil price slump
Worries about a fall in global demand and US presidential election uncertainty have caused jitters.
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Typhoon Goni devastates Philippines islands
Typhoon Goni has caused destruction and flooding after striking parts of the Philippines.
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Typhoon Goni: Fears after Philippine municipality said to be 90% damaged
The Red Cross says initial assessments of Philippines municipality suggests widespread destruction.
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Machu Picchu reopens after eight-month Covid closure
The Peruvian authorities put on an ancient Incan ritual to reopen the Unesco World Heritage site.
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New best story on Hacker News: Danish military intelligence uses XKEYSCORE to tap cables in co-op with the NSA
Danish military intelligence uses XKEYSCORE to tap cables in co-op with the NSA
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New coronavirus lockdowns lead to oil price slump
Worries about a fall in global demand have caused jitters across commodities and share markets.
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Queensland to remain closed to greater Sydney and Victoria
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resists calls to reopen her Australian state, after a historic election win.
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Ant Group: How it became a financial giant
As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire.
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Robert Fisk, veteran UK journalist, dies aged 74
Working as a Middle East correspondent since the 1970s, he interviewed Osama Bin Laden three times.
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Ethnic Mongolians battle to keep their language and culture alive in China
A reduction in Mongolian language teaching has prompted rare protests in China’s northern border region.
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Geneva: Why the world's highest minimum wage was needed
Geneva is very wealthy, but not everyone is rich and now it has the world's highest minimum salary.
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Could Israeli-Arab peace deals spark an arms race?
Potential US weapons sales are prompting warnings of a new cycle of proliferation, says Tom Bateman.
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Churails: Why a feminist detective show was banned in Pakistan
A web series faces backlash in Pakistan for its bold subject matter and stereotype-smashing female leads.
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US election 2020: Does climate change impact the vote?
Two Republicans, one Democrat and one independent voter talk about climate change.
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US election 2020: Why does the vote matter to people in UK?
How could a Trump or a Biden win have an impact on the lives of people in the UK?
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Business borrowing from banks 'up fivefold' amid coronavirus
Firms have been adding to their borrowing in order to survive the pandemic as many have seen sales slump.
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TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'
App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account.
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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump hit swing states
President Trump visits five states on Sunday while his rival Joe Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania.
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Unmasking the Pyramid Kings - Crowd1 scam targets Africa
Behind the promises and the hype, Crowd1 hides some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies.
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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Charlie Hebdo trial suspended as suspect catches Covid-19
The trial of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack is suspended after the main suspect catches the virus.
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In pictures: Foreign Muslims return to Mecca for Umrah pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims from abroad can enter the Grand Mosque for the first time since the pandemic began.
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Covid: New breath test could detect virus in seconds
Scientists say early trials of a new test offers the possibility of "rapid" Covid-19 results.
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Mortgage holidays extended for up to six months
The scheme to help borrowers facing financial difficulty had been due to end on 31 October.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians arrested
They were involved in a face-off with pro-Beijing lawmakers in the city's parliament in May.
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Australia's Tour Down Under cancelled over virus
The 2021 Tour Down Under in Australia is cancelled because of concerns around the spread of coronavirus.
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Australia records zero Covid-19 cases for first time in five months
Locally-transmitted cases have dropped to zero and one state is hopeful for a "normal Christmas".
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Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness'
The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made.
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Two dead and five wounded in Quebec stabbing, police say
Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s.
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'
The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.
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How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods
Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle.
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India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot
Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies.
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'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood.
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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.
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Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus
How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down.
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'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood.
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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP).
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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP).
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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states
Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.
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US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump
Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.
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US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'
Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.
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US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'
Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.
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US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign
For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.
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