The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights.
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Saturday, August 28, 2021
Who are the group that attacked Kabul airport?
The local branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul’s airport attack, but what threat do they pose?
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Afghanistan interpreter: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'
Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape.
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Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones
The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports on the human cost of the Kabul airport attack.
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French woman arrested over jewellery thefts from coffins
Police believe the woman was posing as a mourner to strip valuables from the recently deceased.
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Cows on the moo-ve from Swiss Alpine meadow
Some cows are carried by helicopter in a process used by farmers to move the injured ones.
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Strictly: Why are South African dancers so popular?
As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.
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Afghanistan: Shukria Barakzai's whispered voice notes and dramatic escape
The desperate messages sent by Afghan politician Shukria Barakzai to a UK MP. as the Taliban tried to hunt her down.
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'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family'
Saba says his family have gone into hiding after the Taliban threatened to kill his nephews.
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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'
The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks.
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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown
It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album.
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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit
Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.
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Friday, August 27, 2021
Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity
Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January.
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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists
They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition.
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Peloton investigated over the safety of its treadmills
US regulators are investigating the firm after customers reported accidents on its exercise bikes.
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Afghan music school falls silent under Taliban rule
As the new regime bans music, the head of Afghanistan's national music school says students are scared.
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Morrisons calls for action on lorry driver dearth
The supermarket chain joins others in the food and drink industry demanding a special help with visas.
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Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi
Nairobi is notorious for its traffic jams but this was the worst many residents can remember.
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Federal Reserve to start withdrawing US stimulus
The central bank's chairman says it could slow asset purchases this year but is in no rush to raise rates.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan border: Ambassador pressed over threat from terrorist groups
The BBC's Lyse Doucet spoke to Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan.
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Farms face an oversupply of pigs due to staff shortage
The UK's farmers are warning of a backlog of as many as 70,000 pigs that should have been slaughtered.
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Afghanistan: Pen Farthing team 'turned away' from airport
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says supporters of an animal charity have "taken up too much time".
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Afghans in Calais prepare to risk lives again to reach UK
Aid agencies on the French coast are preparing for a new influx of migrants trying to get to the UK.
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Kabul airport attack: 'Today I saw doomsday'
Afghans caught up in the twin blasts outside Kabul airport speak of the horror they witnessed.
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Austrian ex-far-right leader Strache guilty of corruption
The verdict comes two years after a video sting ended Heinz-Christian Strache's political career.
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Fruit picker shortage spreads to Christmas workers
The Entertainer toy chain warns a lack of warehouse staff will hit the firm ahead of its key season.
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The Red Cross in Afghanistan: 'If we leave, who stays?'
Dr Alberto Cairo, who has worked in Afghanistan since 1990, tells the BBC "if we leave who stays?".
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BA warns of serious cost problems when furlough ends
The airline tells staff its wage bill will increase steeply when the government scheme ends.
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French presidency: Michel Barnier joins race 'to change France'
The former EU Brexit negotiator says he will take on Emmanuel Macron in the elections next spring.
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Time's Up: Boss quits over ties to scandal-hit governor Andrew Cuomo
Tina Tchen is second Time's Up resignation in connection with politician accused of harassing women.
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Contactless card limit to rise to £100 in October
The limit per transaction will increase from £45 to £100, but the move has led to fears of a rise in crime.
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Afghanistan airlift rescue: Thousands of refugees arrive at US airbase in Germany
Thousands of people are being evacuated from Kabul airport to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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The pubs and restaurants counting on Christmas cheer
In a bid to rebound from Covid plans for this year's festive season are under way.
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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack
Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 13 US troops.
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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer
Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.
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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over
Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile.
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Kabul airport bomb attacks leave many casualties
More than 60 people were killed, with civilians and 12 US military personnel among the dead.
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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport
A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos.
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Kabul airport attack: What do we know?
The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat.
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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?
The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years.
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Travel changes make little difference, says airport boss
Charlie Cornish says the government should 'overhaul' its traffic light travel system.
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
BA in talks over short-haul Gatwick flights
The airline confirmed it was talking with unions on plans to create a short-haul flight operation.
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Ron Jeremy: US adult film star indicted on 34 sex crime charges
Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to assault allegations from 21 women that span over two decades.
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Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car
One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dramatic escape to Germany.
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US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers
A US district judge accuses Sidney Powell and others of trying to undermine faith in democracy.
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New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt
The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death.
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Israel's Bennett seeks reset with US at first meeting with Biden
Israeli PM hopes Joe Biden will agree to help stop Iran's nuclear programme at their first meeting.
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Nah he tweakin: What it means and why it's all over our timelines
A row on the use of blood in celebrity-endorsed products has made those three words viral.
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Stalin-era mass grave found in Ukraine
Thousands of people are thought to be buried at the site - one of the largest ever found in Ukraine.
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Mass brawl erupts in Armenian parliament: Third violent bout in just two days
Security personnel were called in to remove several members after violence erupted on the parliament floor.
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Abba: Band teases major announcement ahead of new music
The band, who have not released new music for 39 years, reveal a new project called Abba Voyage.
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Letitia Wright treated for injuries after Black Panther 2 accident
The actress suffered injuries in a stunt rig accident on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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Food firm in 'drastic' action amid driver shortage
Wholesaler Country Range says it is buying smaller vans to get round the lack of HGV drivers.
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Contactless payments dominated as lockdowns eased
Spending on cards rose inevitably rose as Covid restrictions were lifted in May, says UK Finance.
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Sports Direct owner's new boss offered potential £100m bonus
Michael Murray, Mike Ashley's future son-in-law, must more than double the share price to get the deal.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Delta Airlines imposes $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated staff
The US airline also says Covid sufferers won't get sick pay unless they are double-jabbed.
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Delta Airlines imposes $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated staff
The US airline also says Covid sufferers won't get sick pay unless they are double-jabbed.
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Thai police chief, known as Jo Ferrari, wanted over viral torture clip
Widely known as "Jo Ferrari", the now-sacked officer is being sought over a drug suspect's death.
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British stamps banned from Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean
The decision moves Mauritius a symbolic step closer to wresting UK control of the archipelago.
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Afghanistan chaos: The British families in limbo
The stories of Britons stuck in Kabul, families in limbo and Afghans starting new lives in the UK.
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OnlyFans suspends policy change after backlash
The platform had sparked controversy when it revealed plans to ban sex workers from its platform.
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Unite union elects Sharon Graham as first woman leader
Sharon Graham replaces Len McCluskey, and vows to focus on workers' rights rather than Westminster politics.
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Coronavirus origins: US intelligence report 'inconclusive'
US intelligence was tasked with looking into animal-to-human transfer or a possible lab leak.
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Biscarosse beach: Man missing after French plane makes emergency landing
Rescue services search for a co-pilot who leapt into the sea when a light aircraft got into trouble.
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Iceland supermarket boss sounds alarm over Christmas supplies
Richard Walker tells the BBC the lorry driver shortage is getting worse, just as retailers start Christmas planning.
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Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods offers staff hybrid working
Premier Foods says office staff can work "wherever they work best", starting from this month.
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Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover
Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography.
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Tears on the tarmac as Afghan journalist speaks to BBC
Wahida Faizi says she cannot stay in Afghanistan because she believes the Taliban will kill her.
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Japanese rollercoaster shut as injuries investigated
The world's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster is closed in Japan after claims of serious injuries.
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Amigo warns of collapse as losses jump and compensation payouts rise
The sub-prime lender Amigo sets aside £345m for compensation for mis-selling and warns it may not survive.
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EY fined £3.5m for failures over 2017 Stagecoach audit
The Big Four accountancy firm is fined £3.5m for failures over the 2017 audit of the bus and coach company.
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Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains
Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage.
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India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation
Her death puts the spotlight on the shameful treatment of women in India.
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Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye
It's taken three years since the rapper first announced the change.
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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss
Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees.
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Charlie Watts: Jagger and Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards salute drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80.
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Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer
He wasn't flashy or prone to pyrotechnics, but Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the Rolling Stones.
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China schools: 'Xi Jinping Thought' introduced into curriculum
The education ministry says the guidelines will help establish Marxist belief in the country's youth.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death
Nomura Satoru denied ordering four assaults, one of which was deadly.
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Tokyo Paralympics: 2020 Games get under way with powerful opening ceremony
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are officially under way after a powerful opening ceremony.
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A Kabul evacuee's tale: Dread, chaos and the Taliban
An Indian woman tells the BBC of the on-and-off trauma of getting out of Taliban-held Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: Secret Kabul talks between CIA and Taliban - US media
The secret meeting came ahead of a deadline for US troops to leave Afghanistan on 31 August.
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Taliban to US: Don't encourage Afghans to leave, we need them
Foreign countries should stop encouraging Afghans to leave their country, a Taliban spokesman says.
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Afghanistan: Credible reports of executions by Taliban says UN
Human rights violations against Afghan women and girls have also been reported, the UN says.
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German poison probe after drinks spiked at university in Darmstadt
Six people were taken to hospital with bluish extremities after using a science department's tea area.
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How losing his sight spurred cyclist Steve Bate to the Paralympics
Steve Bate was told he could be blind within four years - now he's defending his Paralympic title.
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How are women in Afghanistan reacting to Taliban takeover?
The BBC's Secunder Kermani speaks to women in Afghanistan about the Taliban takeover.
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R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion
The second accuser to testify against the singer says he abused her and urged her to get an abortion.
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Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies
The former president was sentenced to life in a landmark trial for crimes against humanity.
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Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish lagoon's shores
Ecologists say pollution is to blame, as officials consider declaring the Mar Menor a disaster area.
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Afghan para-athlete welcomed by new team in Spain
Nilofar Bayat, Afghan wheelchair basketball women's captain, is in Bilbao after fleeing the Taliban.
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Russian toddler lost in woods for four days vows 'never again'
The 22-month-old Russian girl was found alive by a search party, four days after she wandered off.
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Afghanistan: Sandhurst Sisterhood helping female Afghan soldiers to flee
Major Alice Bromage is part of a network helping female Afghan soldiers looking to flee the Taliban.
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Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees
Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.
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Fire at Mexican offshore oil platform kills five
The incident comes weeks after a gas leak caused a fire on the ocean's surface near another platform.
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Afghanistan evacuation: Bittersweet relief for interpreter now in UK
An ex-interpreter for the British Army is happy to have escaped Kabul but still worried for his family.
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McDonald's UK restaurants run out of milkshakes
The fast-food chain confirms that supply chain issues have caused it to run out of the drinks.
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How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China
US VP Kamala Harris tries to reassure Asian allies, as many ask: can they still trust America?
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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?
The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan
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Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal
A deep dive into the US-Taliban deal of 2020 and its role in the militant group's takeover of Afghanistan.
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Kabul arrivals in the UK: 'We are the lucky ones'
UK troops are evacuating British nationals and eligible Afghans. Here are some of their stories.
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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag
Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July.
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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline
Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal.
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Monday, August 23, 2021
'Hours not weeks for UK Afghan evacuation'
The defence secretary says the UK will leave Kabul alongside next week's planned US withdrawal.
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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan criticised over female footballers comments
The country's first female president recently told the BBC about facing gender discrimination.
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Tokyo Paralympics: A 'different' Games but Paralympians still hope to shine
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics takes place on Tuesday with the Japanese capital still facing Covid-19 challenges.
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Bitcoin back above $50,000 as recovery continues
The digital currency is rebounding from a deep slump as more mainstream financial firms recognise it.
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Pfizer becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval
It is the first Covid jab to receive federal approval, and opens the door to new vaccine mandates.
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Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx
Poland and its EU allies have accused Belarus of weaponising migrants in response to sanctions.
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Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes - Human Rights Watch
Four tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May's conflict with Palestinian militants.
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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son on trial
Mozambique's biggest corruption scandal led donors to cut funding and an economic crisis.
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Afghanistan: Foreign troops extension 'a clear violation' - Taliban
A Taliban spokesman says Afghans with passports can leave on commercial flights "at any time".
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Prisoners to plug worker shortage in meat industry
Meat industry leaders tell the BBC the government is "keen" to link up businesses with inmates.
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Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide
A man and his son were the only members of a family of eight to survive a mudslide in Mexico.
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Hours without food or water in Kabul airport 'hell'
An Afghan man who worked for the British army tells the BBC he and his family cannot get through the crowds.
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Anti-Taliban resistance group says it has thousands of fighters
The group says it wants to pursue peace, but if that fails it claims to have thousands of fighters ready.
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Storm Henri: Lightning strikes One World Trade Center
The strike was captured as Storm Henri approached the north-east of the US, bringing heavy rain.
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UK recovery slows as staff shortages plague firms
August has seen an "abnormally large slowdown" in economic activity, says a closely watched survey.
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Joséphine Baker to be first black woman to enter France's Panthéon
Performer and World War Two resistance fighter Joséphine Baker will be honoured at the mausoleum.
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Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase
Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love.
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Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport
The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses Afghan men, women and children fleeing the Taliban regime.
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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods
Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars.
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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business
The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation.
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Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect
Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town.
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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business
The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation.
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Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism
Taiwan's president was vaccinated with the country's first domestically developed jab named Medigen.
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Gambling: Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows
Areas with the highest number of betting shops per capita include Glasgow, Liverpool and Middlesbrough.
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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle
Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch.
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Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'
A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'
A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding.
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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel
The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.
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Covid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices
More than 80 Covid test firms are issued with warnings and could be removed from the government's website.
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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies
Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.
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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia
The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation
A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort.
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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island
More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage.
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety
A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane.
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Wildfires: Provence wine producers assess impact of destruction
There are fears the fires that have hit rosé vineyards in Provence will push up prices.
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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players
Fifa and players' union Fifpro call on governments to arrange the emergency evacuation of female footballers in Afghanistan.
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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread
The highly infectious Delta variant "does change the game", the Covid response minister says.
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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?
Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country.
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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane
The woman went into labour en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and gave birth on the plane.
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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84
The rock 'n' roll duo were known for their harmonies and influenced bands including The Beatles.
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Climate change: Will I still be able to fly in a net zero world?
A new study asks if lifestyle changes including an end to flying will be necessary to reach net zero?
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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene.
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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census
All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.
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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico
The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding.
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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'
The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.
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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches
Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.
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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall
How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency.
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