Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US

Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died.

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Four more small energy firms could go bust next week

Rising wholesale gas prices means some companies are unable to supply energy customers have paid for.

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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions.

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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

"Everything looks very dark," a schoolgirl tells the BBC as schools reopen for boys but not girls.

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Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too

Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing.

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Migrants in Texas: US 'to fly thousands back to Haiti'

Thousands of migrants are camping under a Texas-Mexico border bridge, in squalid conditions.

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Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot.

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Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row

The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal.

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US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

A US inquiry has found a drone strike in Kabul in late August killed 10 innocent people, a US official says.

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Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food.

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Travel restriction changes 'positive', say airlines

Scrapping traffic light system and PCR tests is "a shot in the arm" for industry, airlines say.

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Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit.

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Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.

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World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says.

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'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food.

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Meat processors in government talks over gas shortage

A shortage of carbon dioxide could hit meat production and packaging, UK processors warn.

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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission.

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses

Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.

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Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK

Deal means Gap will still have a UK high street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.

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French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds

A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister.

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Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media.

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New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert".

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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

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Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party.

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US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis

The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions.

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Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre

The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes.

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Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.

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Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds

A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen.

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Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed

It is the latest big carrier to offer incentives for getting vaccinated as US infections surge.

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Somali President Farmajo cuts PM Roble's powers amid row over missing spy

The president cuts the prime minister's powers, raising fears of renewed armed conflict in Mogadishu.

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Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande

The city aims to draw attention to victims of sexual violence after Eunice Osayande's death in 2018.

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North Korea reveals train-launched missile system

North Korean state media has unveiled what appears to be a new rail-based ballistic missile system.

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Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding.

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Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display

Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century.

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Aukus: China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as irresponsible

The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.

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Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into Lebanon to ease shortages

Lebanon's economic collapse has left the country dangerously short of fuel and electricity.

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John Lewis charters ships to ensure Christmas stock arrives

The department store chain says it is trying everything to get goods to the UK for the holiday season.

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Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told.

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Covid-19: France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers

The country has made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all healthcare and care home workers.

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US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China

Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump.

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Biden calls Australian PM 'that fellow down under'

US President Joe Biden appeared to forget Scott Morrison's name during a video conference.

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Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links

The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen.

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Marks & Spencer blames Brexit as it closes 11 French stores

Brexit has made it "near impossible" for it to supply fresh and chilled products to France, the retailer says.

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Vectura: Marlboro giant seals takeover of UK inhaler firm

Philip Morris International clinches its £1.1bn bid for the UK inhaler firm Vectura.

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Co-op to start selling groceries on Amazon Prime

Shoppers will be able to order Co-op's full range of groceries via Amazon across the UK by Christmas.

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Nicki Minaj: Trinidad minister criticises rapper's vaccine tweet

The singer has been accused of spreading vaccine disinformation on the social media site.

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Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air

The Indonesian capital is among the worst air polluted cities in the world.

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Is Aukus pact a power shift in Asia Pacific?

The agreement will increase Western presence in the region, amid concerns about China's growing influence.

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Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops

President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success".

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Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power.

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Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group".

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Itsu increases pay to a minimum of £10.40 an hour

The Asian food restaurant is increasing the hourly wage for entry level staff by 11%.

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Primark promises to make clothes more sustainable - and affordable

The chain says its clothes will stay reasonably priced but will be more sustainably sourced.

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Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS

Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as "nothing personal".

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Australia's Curtin University wants 'unethical' AI study retracted

The Australian university says the facial recognition study co-funded by China breached guidelines.

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Simone Biles testifies at Senate hearing into Nassar

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are speaking at a Senate inquiry into claims the FBI mishandled sex abuse reports.

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Finance firms urge black students to apply for internships

A new work experience scheme is aiming to increase the number of black people working in finance.

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Mexico drug lord 'The Viceroy' sentenced to 28 years

Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took control of the Juárez cartel after his brother died in a botched operation.

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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

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FCA wants celebrities to warn of investment risks

Influencers are part of the regulator's plan to highlight decisions over high-risk investments.

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Firms fined over 'frustrating' nuisance messages

We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct are fined for sending millions of nuisance messages.

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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan

Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars.

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Texas abortion: Biden administration requests abortion law pause

The new law bans abortion from as early as six weeks, when many women do not know they are pregnant.

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Job vacancies: How do I find a new job and who is hiring?

There are record numbers of empty positions, figures show, so which sectors are looking to recruit?

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EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs the "political will" to intervene militarily without the US.

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Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era

A new study suggests the sculptures in Saudi Arabia are far older than previously thought.

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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault.

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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs

The partnership is looking to fill 7,000 temporary roles across its shops, department stores and warehouses.

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Curious bears crash football game in India

The 'guests' showed some dribbling skills before disappearing into the forest with the ball.

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Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil

Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre.

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Countryside scraps leasehold ground rent rises

Leaseholders who bought homes from Countryside Properties will no longer be subject to ground rent rises.

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Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement

The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry

Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing.

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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs shaped fortunes of snakes

Snakes owe their success in part to the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Fashion house in backlash over 'racist' $1,190 sweatpants

Critics say the $1,190 pants, which come with a built-in pair of boxer shorts, rip off US hip hop culture.

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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Javid: Valneva vaccine would not have got UK approval

Health secretary says Valneva vaccine would not have got regulatory approval after UK cancels contract.

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California ski resort changes offensive Native American name

The California resort's old name contained a slur offensive to Native American women.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers

BBC News looks at some of the claims made by Governor Newsom and his challengers on the campaign trail.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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Tesco launches new refillable shopping with 88 products

Tesco supermarket has launched a zero-waste shopping service, providing customers with containers.

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Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture

Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land.

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Met Gala 2021: Which celeb shone brightest on the red carpet?

After skipping last year because of coronavirus, celebrities went all out in the fashion stakes.

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Cows toilet trained to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Researchers say toilet training cows could lead to a large reduction in ammonia emissions.

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Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again

The government blames Covid and supply chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Ocado says delivery driver wage rise to cost it up to £5m

The online food delivery is the latest to offer increased wages amid a shortage of lorry drivers.

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Brexit: GB checks on goods imported from the EU delayed

The government blames Covid and supply-chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Tropical storm Nicholas brings heavy rain to Texas and Louisiana

Meteorologists warn of life-threatening flooding, power outages and storm surges.

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R. Kelly abused Aaliyah when she was 13 or 14, court hears

One of R. Kelly’s former backing dancers testifies at the star's sex trafficking trial in New York.

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Norway's centre-left defeats Solberg's conservative rule

Prime Minister Erna Solberg concedes victory in elections, paving the way for coalition talks.

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Met Gala: 13 of the most eye-catching looks

Jennifer Lopez, Simone Biles, Dan Levy, Ella Emhoff and Tommy Hilfiger were all on the red carpet.

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China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Democrats propose partial rollback of Trump tax cuts

Under new plans, corporate and income tax would rise for the wealthiest companies and individuals.

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Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.

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Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign

Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban.

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Man arrested with bayonet and machete near US Capitol

Police say the man claimed to be "on patrol" and talked about white supremacy when he was arrested.

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Tesco zero-waste trial launches at 10 stores in England

The trial will enable shoppers to buy certain products in reusable packaging they can return to stores.

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French slave statue defaced in apparent racist attack

A statue of Modeste Testas, an African slave, has been vandalised with white paint in Bordeaux.

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Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

The militants target civilians in Panjshir, the BBC finds, despite promises of restraint.

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Nigeria jailbreak in Kabba: Prisoners on the run after armed raid

About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed the facility in Kogi state on Sunday.

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MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage

After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments.

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Naftali Bennett makes first visit to Egypt by an Israeli PM in a decade

Naftali Bennett meets President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Politeness leaving people at the mercy of fraudsters

Banks warn that people do not want to appear rude rather than cutting off unsolicited phone calls.

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BrewDog appoints 'blue-chip reputation' chairman

Allan Leighton joins the Aberdeenshire brewing firm which had been hit by criticism from former employees.

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Abimael Guzmán: Peru ponders fate of Shining Path leader's body

Officials fear that if he is buried his gravesite could become a rallying point for extremists.

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Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid

It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month.

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Primark says trend for comfort wear has continued

The discount fashion chain says shoppers are still stocking up on leggings and cycle shorts.

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Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop

The first papal visit in 18 years produces pleasure and puzzlement after a brief stop in Hungary.

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Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage

Many in China have been quick to point out the 18-year-old's half-Chinese heritage.

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Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says 'halo' safety system saved his life in crash

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's 'halo' safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix.

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Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife

Winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open was enough for Daniil Medvedev to finally celebrate - and he pulled out a move from a video game.

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UK scraps Covid-19 vaccine deal with French firm Valneva

The French firm says the deal was cancelled over allegations of a breach of the agreement, which it denies.

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Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country.

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Canada election: What is your 'ballot box' issue?

Three voters tell the BBC what issues are at stake and who they are voting for.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya.

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UK must prepare for more economic shocks, says TUC

The Covid pandemic will not be a one-off, with climate chaos already a reality, says Frances O'Grady.

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Covid: Legal action begins over quarantine hotel rules

A law firm representing travellers is taking the government to court over the UK's quarantine hotel policy.

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The epicentre of Britain's pandemic house price boom

House prices have surged in many parts of the UK - and in one district they have risen by 29% in a year.

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The first hate-crime attack after 9/11

The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona.

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Could a reboot make social media a nicer place?

A Harvard University project will explore whether social media can be de-toxed

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Match crowd catches falling cat in a flag

The cat used one of its nine lives at the American football match in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists

Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe.

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Ryanair: Holiday prices likely to rise sharply soon

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says fewer flights amid spiking demand will lead to higher prices.

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Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students

Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe an Islamic dress code.

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Iran and UN watchdog reach deal over nuclear site monitoring

Tehran allows the UN's nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at key facilities.

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Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary

A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude.

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Ricciardo wins Italian GP after Hamilton & Verstappen crash

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a harrowing crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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ICYMI: A big week for small things

Here's a round-up of some the week's news you might have missed.

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It means everything - Raducanu on historic US Open win

Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy as her fairytale in New York culminates in the ultimate happy ending.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu - the key facts about Britain's Grand Slam winner

Motorsport, Romania and Dina Asher-Smith - a few things you should know about Britain's teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

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Emma Raducanu tells BBC she's 'ready for anything'

The new US Open champion spoke to the BBC after beating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets.

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Emma Raducanu: US Open champion 'outstanding', says the Queen

The Queen leads the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old Briton clinches the US Open title with victory against Leylah Fernandez.

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Emma Raducanu's hometown celebrates US Open win

This is how people in Bromley, London – including her former tennis coach – reacted to the result.

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England vaccine passport plans ditched, Sajid Javid says

A vaccine passport scheme for nightclubs and large events in England will not be going ahead, minister says.

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FBI begins declassifying documents into Saudi 9/11 links

The memo lists some contact between Saudi nationals and hijackers, but does not implicate the government.

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Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69

María Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69.

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Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban

The meeting is expected to highlight differences over Mr Orban's anti-immigrant policies.

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Women's state pension: 'It is like you've lived one big lie'

How women born in the 1950s had their retirement plans upended by state pension age changes.

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TUC: Jobs at risk if UK fails to hit carbon emissions target

Trade bodies and unions say the UK is slipping behind other nations on green investment.

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British teenager Raducanu storms to US Open title

Emma Raducanu ends Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beats Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open.

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Why are there food queues in Sri Lanka?

With a weak economy and worsening Covid-19 situation, a food emergency has been declared in the country.

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Keeping up with the Californians: Recall vote 2021

A ragtag bunch of 46 challengers hope voters will remove the governor and let them run California.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones

The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet.

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Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas.

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Families and leaders mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks.

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US remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11

Ceremonies are held in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania to mark the lives lost 20 years ago.

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Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error

Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say.

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