Saturday, September 11, 2021

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

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike

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

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

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

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9/11 anniversary: Official commemorations under way

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

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

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

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Escaped zebras spark double takes and denials in Maryland

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

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Haiti PM asked to testify in President's assassination hearing

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

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What is 'individual transport' and why is it important?

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At the first major car sector event since Covid environmentally-friendly mobility was the hot topic.

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Delays in state pension payments 'causing anxiety'

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Hundreds of new state pension claimants failed to receive payments owing to Covid and staffing problems.

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Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation

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Former health minister Agnès Buzyn is investigated for "endangering lives" after leaving her role.

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Two of six Palestinian prison escapees recaptured - Israel

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

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Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez fights for glory

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The 19-year-old was ranked 73rd in the world, but now has a shot at winning the US Open.

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Alpha Condé: Guinea's ousted president in good health, Ecowas says

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West African envoys meet Alpha Condé, who was detained during a coup last week.

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Apple dealt major blow in Epic Games trial

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A judge in the Apple vs Epic trial says Apple must give app developers alternative payment options.

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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers charged under national security law

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Three members of a pro-democracy group appeared in court on Friday charged with subversion.

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Why Don't We: US boy band accuse manager of mental and financial abuse

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US group Why Don't We claim they were made "hostages in our own home" and had their food restricted.

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Driver shortage: 50,000 more HGV driving tests promised a year

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The government will make it quicker to get an HGV driver licence, amid an industry-wide shortage.

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COP26: Poorest countries fear not reaching UK for climate summit

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Twenty of the world's poorest countries face hotel quarantine before the event in Glasgow.

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Food shortages could be permanent, warns industry body

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Shoppers are unlikely to have a wide range of products to choose from, due to supply chain issues.

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Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's brutal crackdown on protests

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

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

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

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Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law

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

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MH17: One father's testimony marked by despair and a rucksack

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Relatives reveal the pain of securing justice for those who brought down the flight over east Ukraine.

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

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

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Watchdog urges tougher line on Covid test firms

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Basic standards for firms to qualify for the government list should be significantly improved, says the CMA.

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

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

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Emma Raducanu set to be best-paid British sportswoman

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The teenage tennis star's potential earnings skyrocket as she reaches the US Open final.

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Lebanon gets new government amid deepening crisis

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

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Lorry driver shortages: 'It's a very good career'

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More than 100,000 lorry drivers are needed to meet a national shortage which is causing stock delays.

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Twitter to label 'good' bot accounts

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

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Costa gives 5% pay rise to some staff and recruits 2,000

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Costa said the 5% pay rise was to reward 14,500 staff for their hard work during the pandemic.

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McDonald's plant burger launch late to vegan party

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The chain announced its McPlant burger would be on offer nationwide next year, after years of research.

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Top US court halts Texas execution of inmate seeking pastor's touch

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The inmate, convicted of murder, is calling for the right to have a pastor's hands on him as he dies.

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Surfside tower collapse: Three arrested over victim ID thefts

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

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

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

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Sergio Ramírez: Nicaragua orders arrest of award-winning author

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

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How a monkey launched the pop-it toy craze

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

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Ford is latest firm to stop making cars in India

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The firm has run up losses of more than $2bn in India and demand for new vehicles has weakened.

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The models that turned Instagram into their DIY catwalk

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New York Fashion Week marks a tentative return - but how did supermodels keep working through Covid?

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Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme

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Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit.

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Jerome Boateng: German football star on trial over assault charge

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

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KPMG seeks to increase working class staff numbers

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By 2030, KPMG wants 29% of its senior staff to have had parents that worked in "routine and manual" jobs.

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Numbers on furlough drop to new low

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There has been "a striking fall" in the number of young people on furlough, says the Treasury.

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Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation

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

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Australia may cancel Afghanistan Test if women banned

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

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

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

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Afghan Special Forces commander faced race against time to flee

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

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EasyJet rejects takeover bid and seeks to raise more money

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The airline says a recent takeover approach undervalued the business and announces plans to raise £1.2bn.

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888 agrees to buy William Hill European business

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The online gambling firm has agreed to buy the non-US assets of betting chain William Hill for £2.2bn.

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International Space Station: Smoke triggers alert on board

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

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Respect: Jennifer Hudson on embodying soul legend Aretha Franklin

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

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Driver shortage will raise prices, warns Morrisons

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The supermarket chain and its rivals have seen gaps on shelves due to the lorry driver shortage.

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to stand as vice-president

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Rivals accuse the president, barred from a second term, of seeking to cling on to power.

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Afghanistan: Could Pakistani drones hit the Panjshir Valley?

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There are claims that Pakistan has used drones against anti-Taliban forces in Afghanistan.

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Rihanna drops legal case against her father

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The singer had accused her father of misusing her name to further his entertainment business.

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Israeli troops make arrests over Palestinian prison break

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Several relatives of the six inmates who escaped Gilboa prison are reportedly taken into custody.

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Guinea coup leaders free dozens of political prisoners

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The releases come as West African leaders meet to discuss whether to impose sanctions.

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Mexico earthquake: Lights seen in sky during tremor near Acapulco

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The magnitude-seven quake struck the country's Pacific coast, near the resort of Acapulco.

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Why tax pay packets more and not property?

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The pandemic response has spurred a greater willingness to tax wages rather than property.

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Afghanistan: Women protest against all-male Taliban government

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Dozens of women march in Kabul and in Badakhshan province, angry at the new Taliban government.

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Robert E Lee statue: Virginia removes contentious memorial as crowds cheer

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The statue became a focal point for the protests following the death of George Floyd last spring.

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India: Passengers missing after boats collide in Assam

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

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Government plans to shake up travel traffic light system

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The BBC has been told that the green and amber categories could be removed and replaced with a new system.

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Government to shorten HGV driver testing process

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"Rattled" government to fast-track lorry drivers to alleviate chronic shortage, BBC understands.

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Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

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

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Climate change: Animals shapeshifting to stay cool, study says

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

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Denmark tells some migrants to work for benefits

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

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Russian emergencies minister Zinichev dies on Arctic drill

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Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev was killed while trying to save a cameraman's life, reports say.

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Spanish bishop quit for love for erotic writer

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

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India paves way for more women in armed forces

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

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Ai Weiwei: Credit Suisse closed bank account over China

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The Chinese artist says Credit Suisse closed his foundation's bank account over his "criminal record".

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

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

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Amazon pays £492m in UK tax as sales surge to £20.6bn

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The online retail giant saw UK sales rise by 50% last year amid a Covid-driven hike in demand.

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Rents outside London rising at fastest rate since 2008

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Rents are increasing at their fastest pace in more than 10 years, according to property website Zoopla.

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Mexico: Powerful earthquake hits Acapulco

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The magnitude-seven quake was felt strongly around 370 km away in Mexico City.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: TPLF says 150 have died of starvation

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There is a "complete depletion of food stocks" in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, the TPLF says.

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Audio of Ripper the 'talking' Australian duck rediscovered

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The 1987 recording appears to show Ripper the Australian musk duck saying: "You bloody fool".

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German election: Merkel attacks left as polls point to defeat

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The German chancellor targets the centre-left favourite to succeed her, ahead of September elections.

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Tripwire boss steps down over support for Texas abortion law

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Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion.

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Taliban fire shots to disperse protest in Kabul

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Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday to demand women's rights and denounce Taliban rule.

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Water companies face chemical supply disruption

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Firms are told they can temporarily reduce the amount of chemicals used to purify drinking water.

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Game studio boss steps down over Texas abortion law

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Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion.

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Saipul Jamil: Row over sex offender appearing on Indonesian TV

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A petition asking to keep Saipul Jamil off TV screens has been signed by nearly 500,000 people.

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National Insurance rise could hit economy, business groups warn

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The "extraordinary timing" of the rise in National Insurance could "derail" the recovery, employers say.

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Perpetuus: Security review ordered into takeover of graphene firm

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UK business secretary intervenes in a takeover of Perpetuus over links to a Chinese academic.

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Mexico: Flash flooding sweeps away cars after heavy rain

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Heavy rain in central Mexico sparked flash floods in Ecatepec and Nexahualcóyotl.

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Climate change: Green groups call for COP26 postponement

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Vaccine inequality and travel challenges risk excluding many delegates from poorer nations.

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Climate change: Dragonflies spread north in warming world

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The expansion of dragonflies across Britain and Ireland is an indicator of climate change, say experts.

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Afghanistan: The pledge binding al-Qaeda to the Taliban

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The history of the complex relationship between the two groups.

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House prices at new high but pace of growth slows

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Prices are rising slowly in London, but more rapidly in Wales and south-west England, the Halifax says.

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Fear and excitement in El Salvador as Bitcoin becomes legal tender

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Millions of Salvadorians are expected to download a digital wallet app with $30 of free Bitcoin.

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Afghanistan: Taliban fire warning shots at protest in Kabul

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Unrest grows as more Afghans demand women's rights and chant anti-Taliban and anti-Pakistan slogans.

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Fear and excitement in El Salvador as Bitcoin becomes legal tender

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Millions of Salvadorians are expected to download a digital wallet app with $30 of free Bitcoin.

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Vietnamese man gets five years jail for spreading coronavirus

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Le Van Tri was found guilty of spreading the virus to eight people, one of whom eventually died.

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Justin Trudeau hit by stones on campaign trail

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The Canadian leader's campaign has been disrupted by protesters angry at a planned vaccine mandate.

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Wirathu: Myanmar military releases firebrand Buddhist monk

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Wirathu, dubbed the "Buddhist Bin Laden", is known for his anti-Muslim and pro-military views

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The South African farm turning flies into food for pets - and maybe people

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A South African company is aiming to take advantage of a new interest in protein-rich insects.

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Sebastian Vettel on speaking out as an LGBTQ+ ally: 'Everyone has the same right to love'

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Sebastian Vettel made headlines at the Hungarian Grand Prix by wearing a T-shirt in support of LGBTQ+ rights. He tells the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast why he is taking a stand.

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Monday, September 6, 2021

MH17 plane crash: Trial hears trauma of relatives demanding justice

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The Malaysian Airlines flight was downed over Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 people on board.

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'A hotel without linen is not a hotel'

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The laundry firms that provide bed linen for hotels across the UK are facing an unprecedented crisis.

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The Taliban embrace social media: 'We too want to change perceptions'

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Famed for their shunning of technology, the Taliban are realising they need to be on social media too.

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French film great Jean-Paul Belmondo dies at 88

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Star of Breathless, Jean-Paul Belmondo was one of France's most popular actors.

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Nizar Banat: Palestinian officers charged over activist's death

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Nizar Banat died shortly after being beaten in June, triggering an unprecedented wave of protests.

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Pensions: What is the triple lock and how does it work?

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Speculation is mounting that the chancellor will change the policy governing state pension rises, but why?

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Facebook apology as AI labels black men 'primates'

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The company says it was an "unacceptable error" and disabled the feature and launched an investigation.

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Jean-Pierre Adams: Former France international dies after 39 years in coma

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Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73.

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Saadi Gaddafi: Son of Libya's ex-leader freed from Tripoli jail

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Saadi Gaddafi was cleared of killing the Libyan football coach, and targeting protesters.

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Social care: What would a National Insurance rise mean for me?

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The government could raise National Insurance to help pay for social care in England.

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M&S warns of new food supplies threat as Brexit rules change

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Retailer warns of "significant disruption" to food imports when new paperwork comes in next month.

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Cash incentives on student accounts squeezed

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Upfront sums for opening an account are less generous than previous years, analysis shows.

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England sees 'boom' in second homes flipped to holiday lets

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More than 11,000 second homes become rental businesses since the pandemic began, research shows.

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Mexico City to swap Columbus statue for one of indigenous woman

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Mexico City's mayor said a statue of an Olmeca woman would replace that of the Italian explorer.

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Six Palestinian prisoners escape Israeli jail through tunnel

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Israel launches a huge manhunt after six militants dug their way out of the high-security jail.

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Belarus jail terms for opposition figures Kolesnikova and Znak

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Maria Kolesnikova receives 11 years in jail and Maxim Znak 10 on charges of trying to seize power.

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Staff shortages could last two years, says CBI

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Industry body the CBI wants immigration rules eased for lorry drivers, welders, butchers and bricklayers.

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Guinea coup: Soldiers seek to tighten grip after ousting Alpha Condé

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Ministers who served ousted President Alpha Condé are ordered to present themselves on Monday.

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Australian boy, 3, rescued after four days lost in bush

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Anthony "AJ" Elfalak was spotted by a helicopter, drinking water from a creek near his home.

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Sarah Harding: Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts lead tributes

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The singer died from cancer on Sunday aged 39, her mother confirmed on Instagram.

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US Open: Teenager Leylah Fernandez stuns Angelique Kerber to reach quarter-finals

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Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez continues her remarkable US Open run as she beats 2016 champion Angelique Kerber to reach the quarter-finals.

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Brazil v Argentina abandoned five minutes after kick-off after visiting players accused of Covid violation

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Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier is abandoned after Brazilian health officials walked onto the pitch minutes after kick off to object to the participation of three Argentine players.

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Israeli conjoined twins see each other for first time after surgery

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The Israeli twin girls were joined at the head but have been separated after a rare operation.

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Has Covid killed off business cards for good?

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Sales of business cards have fallen sharply as a result of the pandemic.

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South Africa danger zone: Living in a 'hijacked' building

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Pictures of squatters in a South African inner city with high levels of crime, drugs and prostitution.

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Feria: Rural memoirs stir longing for Spain's past

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Ana Iris Simón's autobiographical book triggers a frenzied debate about the loss of village life.

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What election losers tell us about Indian democracy

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Thousands of parties contest Indian polls but the rising participation masks a murky underbelly.

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Climate change: Massive Attack gig data to cut live music impact

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Artists should swap private jets for trains among recommendations from climate scientists.

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US Senator Lindsey Graham: 'We will be going back into Afghanistan'

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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham believes there will be no choice as "the threat will be so large".

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Black intern: 'You just need to give us a chance'

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Young black university students are being invited to apply for 2,000 internships at top companies.

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When is a motor show not a motor show?

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The BBC's Theo Leggett finds Germany's International Motor Show has become a mobility exhibition.

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Afghanistan: Rural areas welcome peace and end of war

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In more rural areas of Afghanistan, people welcome the end of a war that has killed tens of thousands.

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Afghanistan: 'Everyone got it wrong' on Taliban takeover - armed forces chief

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Gen Sir Nick Carter says the speed of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan surprised the UK.

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Planes stranded at Mazar-i-Sharif airport waiting to leave

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A US lawmaker accuses the Taliban of not letting several planes of Afghans and Americans leave.

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Sunday, September 5, 2021

Glasgow company fined £150,000 for making nuisance calls

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Glasgow-based DialADeal Scotland Ltd made more than half a million unsolicited calls between August 2019 and March 2020.

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Afghanistan: Taliban accused of killing female police officer

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The killing comes amid increasing reports of escalating repression of women in Afghanistan.

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South Africa's ex-president Zuma placed on medical parole

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Jacob Zuma will now serve the remainder of his 15-month sentence in the community.

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India farmers' protests: Tens of thousands join rally in Uttar Pradesh

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A vast crowd of protesters, some riding on tractors, rallied in Uttar Pradesh state.

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Rush to contain large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico after Storm Ida

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Clean-up crews and the US Coast Guard are trying to locate the source of a miles-long slick.

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Mali police storm jail to free detained commander

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The commander of Mali's anti-terror police is accused of murder during 2020 anti-government protests.

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Ikea struggles with supply problems due to driver shortage

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The furniture giant is among businesses struggling with a driver shortage due to Covid and Brexit.

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Yemen war: Saudis intercept Houthi missiles - defence ministry

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Two children are injured by shrapnel, Riyadh says, in an attack the Houthis say targeted Saudi oil.

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Moment boy cuts ribbon too soon at opening ceremony in Turkey

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Turkey's president joked with the boy when he noticed he had jumped the gun at an opening ceremony.

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Guinea capital Conakry on alert as heavy gunfire heard

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President Alpha Conde is said to be unharmed while soldiers are seen near the presidential palace.

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Covid-19: Pub marquees could become permanent fixtures

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Some of the outdoor seating set up by businesses in the pandemic could be allowed to remain.

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US Open: World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned by Shelby Rogers in third round

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World number one Ashleigh Barty falls in the US Open third round after Shelby Rogers produced a superb comeback in front of a raucous New York crowd.

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Montenegro clashes ahead of Orthodox Church leader's inauguration

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The protests reflect tensions in the country, which broke away from Serbia in 2006.

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Almost 50 shops a day disappear from High Streets

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Britain's High Streets lost more than 8,700 stores in the first six months of 2021, research suggests.

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Jobs market set for bumpy ride, says Resolution Foundation

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Those still on furlough face uncertain times when the scheme ends, the Resolution Foundation says.

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'I studied law in jail - now I want to change the system'

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LaTonya Myers spent nine months in jail because she couldn’t afford bail - now she's helping others facing the same challenge.

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Hamid Nouri: How Sweden arrested a suspected Iranian war criminal

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Prosecutors have put Hamid Nouri on trial over a 1988 massacre in Iran. This is how they did it.

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Kenyan men join battle to end FGM

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Campaigners say it is important that Kenyan men join the battle to end female genital mutilation.

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Afghanistan: Life for those left behind

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People around the country tell the BBC they have lost basic freedoms and are struggling to survive.

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Afghanistan women's cricket team: Players hiding in Kabul fear Taliban rule

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Members of Afghanistan's women's cricket team are hiding in Kabul, fearing for their safety following the Taliban's return to power.

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El Salvador court rules presidents can serve two consecutive terms

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The Supreme Court rules that presidents can serve two consecutive terms, a move attacked by critics.

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Paralympics: ‘We the disabled community are here to stay’

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Four champions share their glory and their pain from the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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Afghanistan: Taliban break up women's rights protest in Kabul

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The women say the Taliban used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the latest such protest.

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New Zealand cinema worker left red-faced after voicemail blooper

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A cinema employee in New Zealand went viral on TikTok with his attempt to leave a voicemail recording.

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Ivermectin: Oklahoma doctor warns against using unproven Covid drug

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People are arriving at US hospitals after overdosing in the unproven belief it can treat Covid.

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