Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage

This could be the first time in 30 years that New England is hit by a hurricane.

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Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport

The warning comes amid continued chaos outside the airport, with reports of a deadly crush.

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Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour

President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year.

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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.

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Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.

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New visas urged to tackle EU lorry driver shortage

A lorry driver shortage is leaving shelves empty, and one group wants 10,000 EU visas granted to solve it.

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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

Scenes of chaos and panic continue in Kabul as thousands still crowd the airport.

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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world.

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'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover

Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out.

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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.

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Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'

Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

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Jeopardy! host Mike Richards quits after sexist comments surface

Mike Richards has stepped down as the new host of the show over comments he made on a 2013 podcast.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy's government of blocking aid

Washington's aid chief says food is set to run out, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine,

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Haiti earthquake: Tensions rise in struggle to get aid to victims

Five days after a powerful earthquake struck, hundreds are missing and people are desperate for aid.

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Afghanistan: Stun grenades used outside Kabul airport

Huge crowds have gathered outside Afghanistan's Kabul airport as people try to flee the Taliban.

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Nvidia's takeover of Arm raises serious concerns, says watchdog

The UK competition watchdog mounts an in-depth probe into US firm Nvidia’s proposed £29bn takeover of Arm.

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Simone Biles and mental health focus: 'I wouldn't change anything for the world'

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles "wouldn't change anything for the world" because she "gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about mental health".

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Amnesty International: 'Disconnect between Taliban claims and reality'

What Taliban spokespeople say and what is happening is very different, says Amnesty International.

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Apple delays recalling staff to the office until 2022

The decision comes as fears grow over the impact of surging Covid cases in the US.

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Bank website access hit for Sky Broadband users

Customers of Halifax, Santander, HSBC and TSB have all complained of problems accessing online services.

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Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82

The actor and martial arts legend played a swordsmith in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films.

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Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic

The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, said 40 other people had died.

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M&S upbeat as it says turnaround plan is working

The retail giant raises its profits forecast, but UK retail sales see a sharp fall during July.

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BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines

An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps.

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BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines

An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps.

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China NPC: Three-child policy formally passed into law

The top legislature was also expected to approve a controversial anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong.

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The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous.

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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

The e-commerce giant reportedly wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores.

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Car use back to levels seen before first lockdown

The data is likely to intensify debate about how to get people out of vehicles and on to public transport.

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Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul

Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national team before attempting to flee the country.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescue efforts continue in Les Cayes

The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude quake is now over 2,000, with many still missing in towns like Les Cayes.

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Washington DC: Active bomb threat near US Capitol

US Capitol Police are negotiating with the driver of a suspicious vehicle on Capitol Hill.

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Afghanistan: Child handed over Kabul airport wall as chaos continues

Afghans try to scale airport walls and shots are fired amid continuing chaos at Kabul's airport.

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Canadian soldier faces jail over feeding cannabis cupcakes to troops

A Canadian bombardier fed cannabis cakes to troops during a drill involving guns and live ammunition.

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Covid-19: Mississippi quarantines 20,000 pupils at start of new school year

Schools around the US are seeing Covid-19 outbreaks within days of starting the new academic year.

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‘Don’t forget the 500,000 internally displaced Afghans’ - UNCHR

Do not forget the 500,000 internally displaced people, the UNHCR representative to Afghanistan says.

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Afghanistan: A woman's story of life under the Taliban in 1999

Taliban rule in 1999 - an Afghan woman recalls the day her father disappeared.

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Afghanistan: Who originally supported Trump's deal with the Taliban?

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace now calls it a "rotten" deal but supported it at the time.

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Afghanistan evacuations: Woman on trip back to Kabul describes fleeing city

A councillor who was visiting family in the country she had left aged three tells of her evacuation.

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Belgium stabbing suspect won’t be charged over unborn baby’s death

A man in Belgium is charged with allegedly stabbing his partner, but not her unborn baby's death.

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Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics

"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims.

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Stock markets sink on 'cocktail of worries'

Shares and oil prices fall as investors take fright over economic concerns, the spread of coronavirus, and the Taliban.

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Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%

The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts.

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Russia names Golos monitor as 'foreign agent' ahead of election

Golos has vowed to continue its work ahead of parliamentary elections in a month's time.

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Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%

The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September and VW warns it may have to make further cuts.

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Rank Group racks up big losses after venues shut during lockdown

But Rank Group, which also owns casinos, says trading since reopening has exceeded expectations.

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Afghan interpreter begs PM for 'pathway to safety'

An Afghan interpreter who worked for the British army has begged the UK government to evacuate him and his family from Afghanistan.

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Ultra Electronics deal unlikely to be rejected

The government is to investigate the takeover of Ultra Electronics, but its sale is unlikely to be stopped.

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Apple censors engraving service, report claims

Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

The move follows the Taliban's takeover, and lack of global agreement over who now governs Afghanistan.

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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?

A campaign gets underway to try to improve the lives of the world's 1.2bn disabled people.

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Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'

The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far.

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'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'

Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane.

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Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg

It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says.

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40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach

More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach.

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Taliban will not be able to access most Afghan central bank assets

Most of the country's financial reserves are held in the US where the Taliban will not be able to access them.

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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say

The UAE says it has welcomed the president and his family on humanitarian grounds.

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Israel extends Covid restrictions to three-year-olds as cases surge

Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge.

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Brandon Flowers on new Killers album Pressure Machine, inspired by Utah hometown

The Killers frontman speaks about their new album, Pressure Machine, inspired by his rural hometown.

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Afghanistan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul

Several countries rush to fly people out, as the Dutch government is criticised for reacting slowly.

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R Kelly trial set to begin in New York

The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.

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Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer

Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.

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Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.

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Taliban have been looking for me, says ex-Afghanistan bank governor

Militants have been knocking on the doors of places he used to live, Ajmal Ahmady says.

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Nando's hopes to fully reopen from Saturday after supply shortage

The chain had to shut about 50 restaurants due to food shortages thought to include its signature peri-peri chicken.

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Scottish public spending deficit doubles to £36bn

Spending on public services rose to almost £100bn as revenue fell due to the Covid pandemic.

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Northern English regions drive house price growth

Wales also records rapid rises as the UK sees property prices go up at the fastest rate for 17 years.

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Franco Manca owner planning big UK and overseas expansion

Restaurant group Fulham Shore plans to open up to 150 new outlets amid continued strong trading.

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Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border

Video shows 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear as migrants scramble towards Lithuanian territory.

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Cuba tightens control of internet after protests

Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.

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Afghanistan: National flag protesters in Jalalabad appear to be disrupted by gunshots

Video appears to show protesters waving the country's national flag before fleeing.

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Never mind going electric, where will we park?

UK roads are already jam-packed and that looks set to get worse as more people snap up EVs.

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Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable".

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Afghan women to have rights within Islamic law, Taliban says

The militant group, which has taken control of Afghanistan, is pressed on fears over women's freedoms.

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Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition

Researchers capture some of the most detailed images ever seen of galaxies in deep space.

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Nando's shuts restaurants as it runs short of supplies

The chain says it will lend some of its own staff to its suppliers, to help tackle delays to deliveries.

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Taliban: 'We will not allow the soil of Afghanistan to be used against anyone'

The Taliban have held their first news conference since taking control of Afghanistan.

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Afghan reporter asks Nato Secretary for help

Lailuma Sadid, a journalist with Brussels Morning Newspaper, became emotional when asking the Nato Secretary-General about the Taliban in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan: 'All female staff have left my Kabul hotel'

The BBC's Malik Mudassir says Taliban fighters are now providing security at his hotel in central Kabul.

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Khaled Hosseini: ‘A sliver of hope’ for Afghanistan

This is a different country to the one the Taliban left, I hope they adapt to it, the author says.

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Uncertain times ahead for Afghan women

After the Taliban takeover, it is not yet clear how women will fare with the militants in power.

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Afghan bank governor flees saying country left in chaos

Afghanistan's central banker Ajmal Ahmady says he tried to maintain calm before fleeing crowds and gunshots.

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Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards

The company sets an expiry date of 2033 for the decades-old technology.

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Afghanistan crisis: How America watched as Taliban 'won' the war

US military veterans and Afghan Americans reflect on a dramatic day - and the two-decade conflict.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athletes unable to attend Games because of unrest

Afghanistan's two Paralympic athletes are stropped from competing at the Tokyo Games because of unrest in the country.

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BHP: Mining giant to leave London's FTSE 100 for Sydney

The company, which has been part of the blue chip index for 20 years, is scrapping its dual listing.

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Sudoku: Maki Kaji, puzzle enthusiast, dies aged 69

The Japanese puzzle enthusiast helped popularise the number game, leading to its global success.

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Striking image captures Afghan exodus

A photo appears to show hundreds of Afghans packed on a US military plane as they flee the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: Female presenters back on Tolo News after Taliban takeover

Women had been noticeably absent from major news outlets after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

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France wildfire: Thousands evacuated as blaze rages near Riviera

Firefighters clear campsites in the Var region as some 5,000 hectares are destroyed by fire.

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Israel battles huge wildfire near Jerusalem

The blaze has destroyed some 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of forest over the past three days.

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Biden's speech on Afghanistan fact-checked

How consistent was President Biden's speech with his previous statements on Afghanistan?

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Former ITV boss Adam Crozier appointed new chairman of BT

Adam Crozier, who has previously headed the TV company and the FA, will join the telecoms giant this year.

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New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one Covid case

Authorities say they are still running tests, but are assuming it is a case of the Delta variant.

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Joe Biden on Afghanistan: 'I stand squarely behind my decision'

The US president says the quick collapse of the Afghan government shows why America had to withdraw.

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Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover

Kabul - the Afghan capital - is quiet in some parts, but chaotic at the airport where thousands are trying to flee.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

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Jeff Bezos's space firm sues Nasa over SpaceX deal

Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract.

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Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash

Legislation branded the "anti-miniskirt" law is annulled by Uganda's Constitutional Court.

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Hakainde Hichilema: The Zambian 'cattle boy' who became president

After six attempts, Hakainde Hichilema has finally become president of Zambia.

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UK military commander: 'We've betrayed' Afghans who helped British troops'

Major General Charlie Herbert, a military commander from the UK’s campaign in Afghanistan, has accused the government of betraying Afghans who supported British troops.

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Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech

The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles.

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Ebrar Karakurt: Supporters rally around Turkish volleyballer after abuse

Ebrar Karakurt was abused online after posting a photo with her girlfriend on Instagram.

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Malala: 'Futures of Afghan child refugees aren't lost'

Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012.

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'New York vaccine mandate could destroy my restaurant'

City residents need to be jabbed to use restaurants, gyms and theatres - and businesses are worried.

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Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick

Text messages asking for a fee to deliver a package are responsible for most "smishing" fraud.

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Afghanistan: Life in Kabul after the Taliban victory

BBC video journalist Malik Mudassir speaks about life in the city after its capture by the Taliban.

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How the Taliban stormed across Afghanistan in ten days

The Taliban took their first city on 6 Aug and arrived in Kabul just over a week later.

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Venezuela opposition politician Guevara freed after talks

Freddy Guevara is freed after two days of talks between opposition and government representatives.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Spectators will not be allowed at the Games

Spectators will not be allowed at Paralympic Games events in Tokyo, organisers confirm.

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Chaos at Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee Taliban

Video shows crowds of Afghans attempting to flee, as the Taliban take over the capital.

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Afghans arrive in Delhi after Taliban take over Kabul

Afghans arrive at Delhi airport in India after the Taliban take control of the country.

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Afghanistan: 'Women won't be silenced by the Taliban'

Teacher and human rights activist Pashtana Durrani questions what the Taliban are saying on women's rights.

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Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate's home

Protesters attack the PM-designate's home after 27 people are killed while queueing for fuel.

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Airlines reroute flights from Afghan airspace

United Airlines and British Airways have stopped using airspace after the Taliban swept into Kabul.

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How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.

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UK defence giant Ultra agrees to £2.6bn Cobham takeover

The deal to buy the major supplier to the Royal Navy is being monitored by the UK government.

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Pingdemic: 'We got close to complete shutdown'

Businesses say self-isolation rule changes will have a "massive impact" on reducing staff shortages.

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There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

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Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react?

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Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.

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House prices fall for first time this year

House prices have fallen for the first time this year as demand for bigger houses shrinks.

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Watchdog urges tighter rules for ticket firms

The Competition and Markets Authority calls for stronger laws to tackle illegal ticket resales.

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Efforts to curb energy tariffs 'greenwashing'

The government is reviewing whether all so-called green tariffs are really good for the environment.

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Streaming service DAZN seeks to shake up TV sport

Boss James Rushton has ambitious expansion plans for the service dubbed "the Netflix of sport".

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India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.

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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

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How can new technology protect outdoor workers?

Working outdoors in extreme heat can be deadly, new tech and better protection for workers could help.

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Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover.

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Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know.

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Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery.

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Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson.

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Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as Ghani flees

The militants are on the brink of taking total control now that US-led forces have all but withdrawn.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search rubble for survivors

More than 300 people are known to have died after a powerful earthquake hit the nation on Saturday.

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ICYMI: Little Amal the walking refugee puppet and Perseid meteor shower

We also travel back to the Ice Age and to Sao Paulo's tallest building in this week's round-up.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul

Negotiations are reportedly taking place for a peaceful transition of power as people flee the city.

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Germany football legend Muller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller dies at the age of 75.

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Taliban spokesman tells BBC they are 'awaiting a peaceful transfer of power'

The BBC's Yalda Hakim was contacted by a spokesperson for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, live on air.

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Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people.

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Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

India is celebrating 75 years of independence as it continues to battle coronavirus.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

The militant group takes the eastern city of Jalalabad without a fight as it closes in on the capital.

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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed.

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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines.

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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region?

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Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two.

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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle.

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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret.

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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare.

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Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair

Early results show Edgar Lungu, who is seeking a second term, trailing rival Hakainde Hichilema.

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Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts

Rahul Gandhi and opposition allies had been suspended for sharing photos of a rape victim's parents.

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