The meeting comes a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew.
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
Czech elections: PM Andrej Babis looks set to lose power
Two opposition coalitions could oust Prime Minister Andrew Babis and his ruling party.
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Singapore to allow quarantine-free travel for UK and other nations
The island says it is easing Covid restrictions, and will allow vaccinated travellers from 11 countries.
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La Palma: Lava engulfs more buildings on Spanish island
This is the twentieth day of eruptions coming from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.
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Nobel Peace Prize 'for Russian journalists who lost their lives'
Dmitry Muratov dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Russian journalists killed in the line of duty.
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Lebanon in darkness as electricity grid shuts down
The two largest power stations shut down, leaving Lebanon without electricity nationwide.
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ICYMI: Pooches, puppets and paintings
Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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Abolhassan Banisadr: Iran's first president after revolution dies at 88
Abolhassan Banisadr was impeached amid a power struggle with clerics and fled into exile in France.
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Coronavirus in DR Congo: How funds went missing - report
Dodgy accounting and unofficial bonuses plague the nation's virus response, says the Congo Research Group.
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Russia labels reporters foreign agents after Nobel award
The announcement comes hours after independent editor Dmitry Muratov gets the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Hong Kong: University orders Tiananmen statue's removal
The statue at the University of Hong Kong commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
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Nations agree to 15% minimum corporate tax rate
The historic deal is designed to make big corporations pay a fairer share of tax around the world.
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Massachusetts man who faked own death over Covid relief scam sentenced
Prosecutors say David Staveley fled using fake IDs after trying to defraud a pandemic aid programme.
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Nobel Peace Prize: BBC journalists on the winners
BBC journalists who know Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov share their experiences of working with them.
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Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest
The social network changes its policy following a BBC investigation.
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Scene after Kunduz mosque suicide bomb attack
Dozens of people were killed, and more than 100 injured, by the blast in the Afghan city.
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Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis to advise on supply chain crisis
The government wants advice on fixing the supply problems that have led to petrol and other shortages.
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Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias
Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones.
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US adds 194,000 jobs in September as Delta hits hiring
The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%, but the jobs growth was far below expectations.
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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons
The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953.
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Nigeria's Tiwa Savage reveals sex tape blackmail
The Afrobeats star says she is refusing to pay up over a tape that was mistakenly put onto social media.
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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons
The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953.
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Groupon pledges to offer refunds and better service after CMA inquiry
The discount voucher firm commits to improving customer service after a warning from the regulator.
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Afghanistan: Deadly blast hits Kunduz mosque during Friday prayers
Images show extensive damage in the mosque, reportedly used by the minority Shia Muslim community.
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Meat supply vacancies: 'Being a butcher is like being an artist'
Two young butchers explain why they took up apprenticeships amid a national industry shortage.
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths
Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.
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Journalists Ressa and Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win jointly for their fight to defend freedom of expression.
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Lakhimpur Kheri: India minister's son evades police questioning
Police had summoned Ashish Mishra in connection with Sunday's violence that left eight people dead.
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths
Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.
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Energy users and government to meet over rising cost of fuel
Industries with heavy energy use have called for government help to control costs and keep plants open..
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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports
Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks.
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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports
Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks.
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Zodiac Killer: Authorities rebuff cold case team's new lead
Law enforcement agencies say the man identified by a team of private investigators is not a suspect.
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German elections: Defeated Merkel heir Laschet prepared to resign
Armin Laschet has called a conservative party congress next week for new leaders to be decided.
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Andy Murray appeals for help finding lost wedding ring
Tennis legend Andy Murray appeals for help after his wedding ring disappears.
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How the semiconductor shortage could be a problem for you
Intel is making an effort to combat the global semiconductor shortage at their new site in Arizona.
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Daniel Craig: The latest star on the Walk of Fame
James Bond star Daniel Craig receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
Newcastle United: Saudi Arabian-backed takeover completed
A £300m Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United is completed.
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Poland's top court ruling marks major challenge to EU laws
The country's top court says Polish judges should not use EU law to question the independence of their peers.
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Travel red list cut to just seven countries
From Monday, arrivals from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels.
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US senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default
The deal comes some two weeks before it was due to be reached and must still be passed in Congress.
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Fuel group wants public inquiry into supply chaos
The Petrol Retailers Association says lessons need to be learned to protect motorists.
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Malaria vaccine: When will it be available?
Following the announcement about the first malaria vaccine, we look at some of the key questions.
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Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator
Bills will go up in line with soaring wholesale costs, with prices set to stay volatile, says Ofgem.
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In pictures: The life of Ndakasi, a gorilla who went viral
The mountain gorilla who shot to global fame after posing for a relaxed selfie with a ranger has died.
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NatWest faces fine over money laundering failings
The state-backed bank pleads guilty to offences and could now be hit with a large penalty.
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Tanzanian novelist wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The Swedish Academy praised him for his writings on the effects of colonialism.
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Business is not the bogeyman, firms tell Boris Johnson
The boss of Iceland says blaming business for supply shortages is "simply not helpful".
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Andy Murray's wedding ring stolen
Andy Murray appeals for help after his tennis shoes and wedding ring are "stolen" in Indian Wells.
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Nazi haul discovered by Brazil police at home of suspected child abuser
Uniforms, flags and documents are found in a police search in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Nato expels eight Russians from its mission for spying
Russia rejects accusations its staff with the defence alliance are secret intelligence officers.
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Regulator closes refund probe into Ryanair and BA
The CMA calls for a change in the law, as customers miss out on refunds after cancelled flights amid Covid.
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Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man to launch 7-Eleven in India
The first store is set to open in the western city of Mumbai on Saturday.
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Nazi trial: 100-year-old SS guard in court in Germany
Josef S is accused of complicity in the murder of 3,518 prisoners at Sachsenhausen near Berlin.
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Islamic State mother Nicole Jack says 'don't sweep us under carpet'
Nicole Jack, who joined IS in 2015, says she is "out of sight, out of mind" in a camp in Syria.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Fat Bear Week: 480 Otis crowned chunkiest boy in Alaska
Otis is not the biggest behemoth in Katmai National Park's annual battle but he is the most beloved.
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Zitouna TV: Tunisian station shut down after host reads anti-dictator poem
Zitouna TV has been raided, days after a host was arrested for reading an anti-dictator poem.
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Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children
After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives.
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Kylie Minogue confirms she is moving back to Australia
The singer tells the BBC she is returning to the country of her birth after 30 years in the UK.
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Fuel retailers 'frustrated' despite improvement
A shortage of petrol and diesel at many forecourts in London and the South East has eased.
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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?
In his party conference speech, Boris Johnson said he wants to move to a "high-wage" economy.
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Princess Haya: Dubai ruler had ex-wife's phone hacked - UK court
Sheikh Mohammed interfered with British justice during his divorce custody case, says High Court.
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Twitch reportedly suffers massive data leak
Documents, shared in online forums appear to show records of payments made to streamers.
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German elections: 'Kingmaker' parties back centre-left coalition talks
In a blow to the ruling conservatives, the Greens and liberals will start talks with their rivals.
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Brazil: Strong winds cause sandstorm in São Paulo
A "total" disaster, a residents says, as the storm turns the sky orange in parts of São Paulo state.
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Joyce Echaquan: Racism played role in death, coroner finds
The woman in Canada filmed herself being insulted by hospital staff shortly before her death.
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Corporation tax: Ireland moving towards reform deal
Ireland's corporation tax rate is among the lowest in the developed world.
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Russia investigates prison torture allegations after videos leaked
More than a thousand videos that appear to show widespread abuse are leaked to a human rights group.
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Spain rent: Monthly €250 bonus plan for under-35s
Anyone aged from 18 to 35 would be offered the money to help them leave their parents' home to rent.
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R. Kelly's YouTube channels removed after conviction
It comes after the singer was found guilty of sex trafficking last month.
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Pay gap between men and women fails to improve
Experts alarmed by the number of national employers and High Street firms that continue to have large pay gaps.
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Industry calls for help amid record gas prices
The UK's gas benchmark price hits record highs on Wednesday after rising 37%.
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Evacuated Afghan girl's pet bird finds sanctuary with French envoy
Juji the mynah now lives at the ambassador's residence in Abu Dhabi, and can even tweet "bonjour".
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Tina Turner sells music rights for reported $50m sum
The star hands over the rights to songs like The Best and Nutbush City Limits to music company BMG.
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Chemistry Nobel awarded for mirror-image molecules
Two scientists have been awarded the chemistry Nobel for their work on building new molecules.
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Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss
Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme is the solution to shortages.
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Tesco 'outperforms' with sales and profits growth
Britain's biggest supermarket shrugs off the impact of the pandemic and supply chain crisis.
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Climate change: Voices from global south muted by climate science
Climate academics from some of the regions worst hit by warming are struggling to be published.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram?
Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours.
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Facebook and Instagram outage: How did it affect influencers?
Influencers react to Monday's social media outage.
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Pandora Papers: As BHS teetered, how Sir Philip and Lady Green went on a property spree
Sir Philip and Lady Green spent millions as the retail chain they had off-loaded went to the wall.
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Philippines: Son of ex-dictator Marcos to run for president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr's father was accused of widespread human rights abuses during his two-decade rule.
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Afghanistan: Taliban unlawfully killed 13 ethnic Hazara people, Amnesty says
The Taliban denies the alleged killings - the second time the group is accused of a Hazara massacre.
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India: Trapped baby elephant rescued after falling into pit
The baby elephant was separated from its herd when it fell into a pit.
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Pandora Papers: ‘Public pressure will cause politicians to act’
Change requires international political will, the European Parliament’s tax subcommittee chair says.
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Tesla must pay $137m to racially harassed former worker
A judge rules the firm did not take reasonable steps to stop a US factory worker from being abused.
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US to combat threats of violence against teachers
Reports of intimidation and threats of violence against teachers rise in response to Covid rules.
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Facebook down: Six hours without WhatsApp
People around the world lose contact with their families and patients are cut off from doctors.
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Russian film team boldly shoot towards space station
An actress and film director dock with the International Space Station in a first for Russia.
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Why 26 Korean words have been added to Oxford English Dictionary
The new additions include references to food, fashion and entertainment.
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Tuesday's timed teaser: Which airline ditched high heels?
How well have you studied the news since the weekend? Test your knowledge against the clock.
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Facebook down: Zuckerberg apologises for six-hour outage
Billions of users were affected by the outage - which also took down Whatsapp, Messenger and Instagram.
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Guatemala: Anti-vaccine villagers attack and hold nurses with Covid jabs
A team trying to administer Covid-19 jabs was attacked and held for seven hours, officials say.
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Back to the office: Insurers covering cost of therapy for lonely dogs
More policies cover the cost of behavioural treatment for pets as owners return to workplaces.
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Climate science breakthroughs win physics Nobel
The physics Nobel has been given for work to understand complex systems such as the Earth's climate.
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Britney thanks fans for constant resilience during #FreeBritney campaign
She credited Free Britney campaigners for helping to suspend her father's control of her affairs.
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Ron Arad: Mossad agents mount mission for missing airman
A "bold" operation was mounted to try to solve one of Israel's most enduring mysteries, its PM says
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Huntington Beach: Anchor theory after huge oil spill off California
Investigators are looking into whether a ship's anchor may have struck a pipeline on the ocean floor.
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Only 127 fuel drivers apply for UK visa - PM
Boris Johnson says the slow take up of visa for fuel drivers illustrates the problem of shortages globally.
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Greggs warns of staff shortages and rising costs
But the bakery chain says it plans to accelerate its store opening plans to 150 a year.
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French Catholic priests abused 216,000 victims since 1950
The number could rise to 300,00 but most abusers are thought to be too old to prosecute under French law.
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Scandal-hit Ozy Media says it has re-launched
The announcement comes days after the firm shut down amid a scandal over its business practices.
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Hollywood union workers vote to authorise strike
Off-camera workers in US television and film say they are being worked to death for long hours.
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Taiwan reports record number of Chinese planes in defence zone
Taiwan says 56 Chinese warplanes entered its air defence zone on Monday.
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Monday, October 4, 2021
Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage
Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed.
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Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage
Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed.
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Adele: Anticipation builds for new music as singer updates social media
The star looks set to release her first new music since 2015, after updating her website and socials.
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US will 'take all steps necessary' to defend itself on China trade
US trade representative vows new approach to Beijing, saying it will take "all steps necessary” to protect interests.
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George Floyd sculpture in New York City defaced for a second time
Locals immediately responded to this latest vandalism, coming together to clean the statue.
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Captain Kirk: Bezos' Blue Origin to send William Shatner into space
William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk, is set to become the oldest person to have flown to space.
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Squid Game subtitles 'change meaning' of Netflix show
Korean fans claim the drama's meaning has been "botched" for English-speaking viewers.
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Pandora Papers: 'One rule for the rich, another for ordinary people'
Pandora Papers reveal a completely unacceptable situation, says Oxfam International’s Max Lawson.
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Pandora Papers: World leaders deny wrongdoing after leaks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the king of Jordan are among leaders linked to the leak.
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Israel accuses Iran over Cyprus alleged hitman plot
It follows the arrest by Cypriot police of a suspect, reportedly with a gun and silencer in his car.
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David Walliams: 'Harmful' Chinese character removed from children's book
Children's author David Walliams has been criticised for using "harmful stereotypes" of a Chinese boy.
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Cuban baseball players defect during tournament in Mexico
At least nine young baseball players have defected during the World Cup in Mexico, officials say.
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Covid-19: India to pay $674 compensation for every death
India has officially recorded more than 447,000 Covid-19 deaths so far.
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Army starts fuel deliveries to relieve shortages
About 200 army personnel will help out as fuel supply problems in some areas continue.
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How we feel touch and temperature wins Nobel Prize
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian share the 2021 prize.
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Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
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Making Facebook safer means less money - whistleblower
Frances Haugen tells CBS that changing the algorithm would mean people spending less time on the site.
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Morrisons chairman expects good Christmas for shoppers
As the supermarket's ownership is settled, its chairman says supply issues have been "slightly overblown".
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Frances Haugen: Facebook whistleblower reveals identity
Facebook ex-product manager Frances Haugen says the company prioritises "growth over safety".
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Could changes to Formula 1 attract another new car company?
Formula 1 is inching towards an agreement on a new engine design to be used from 2026 - and it could tempt the Volkswagen Group to join the grid.
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Lars Vilks: Muhammad cartoonist killed in traffic collision - media reports
Lars Vilks, who caricatured the Prophet Muhammad, was under police protection when his car hit a truck.
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Shaheen: Tropical cyclone batters Oman and Iran, killing nine
At least nine people died in the storm, which raged across parts of the Gulf region on Sunday.
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Clean energy from the fastest moving objects on earth
Why fusion promises clean unlimited energy and one firm hopes to spark it with high-speed collisions.
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Viewpoint: Why India's millennials support PM Narendra Modi
Despite high youth unemployment, writer Vivan Marwaha explores why India’s youth still back the PM.
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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: From monk to soldier - how war has split a church
The war in northern Ethiopia has caused deep divisions in the country's largest religious community.
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The Afghan children hiding under moving lorries
Aged as young as seven or eight, they're risking their lives to smuggle small items over national borders.
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Sons of Mocímboa: Mozambique’s terrorism crisis
Africa Eye investigates how a secretive insurgency has turned Mozambique into Southern Africa’s latest terrorism hotspot.
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Ron DeSantis v Biden: A bitter battle in Florida over vaccines
As cities begin imposing mask and vaccination mandates, a debate rages over personal freedoms.
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Pandora Papers: Uhuru Kenyatta's family's secret assets exposed by leak
Uhuru Kenyatta's name appears in the Pandora Papers - the biggest ever leak of financial documents.
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Sunday, October 3, 2021
Pandora Papers: Secret wealth and dealings of world leaders exposed
The offshore dealings of presidents, prime ministers and royalty feature in the Pandora Papers.
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Afghanistan: Several people killed by bomb attack near a Kabul mosque
The attack happened as a prayer ceremony was being held for the late mother of a Taliban official.
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US 'concerned' by China's incursion into Taiwan's defence zone
China has flown some 93 military planes over Taiwan's air defence zone.
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Fuel issues persist in south but 'over' elsewhere
Petrol problems are "virtually over" in Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, say retailers.
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Church sex abuse: Thousands of paedophiles in French Church, inquiry says
A commission finds evidence of 2,900-3,200 abusers within the country's Catholic Church since 1950.
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Milan plane crash: Eight dead as private jet hits building
It took off from Milan's Linate airport, but came down soon after and hit an empty building.
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Emily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke groped her on Blurred Lines set
Emily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke grabbed her breasts while filming the hit song's music video.
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Flamboyant tycoon Bernard Tapie dies at 78
The businessman, politician and sports club owner was one of France's most recognisable figures.
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Conservative conference: Boris Johnson refuses to rule out further tax rises
The PM says he is a "zealous opponent" of high taxes, but warns Covid hit the UK like a "fiscal meteorite".
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ICYMI: An eerie sculpture and quintuplet cubs
Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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La Palma: New eruptions from the island's volcano
Two new vents are causing further eruptions from the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma.
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Budget Ukrainian airline swaps high heels for trainers
Flight attendants with Ukraine's SkyUp say the new uniform is much better for their health.
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Rape case sparks fury over China's work drinking
As public scrutiny of corporate misbehaviour grows, can business drinking be dropped forever?
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Hundreds evacuated from Honduran island of Guanaja as raging fire destroys homes
A major fire on Guanaja has been brought under control, after hundreds are forced to evacuate.
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United Airlines CEO: Insisting on vaccines "right thing to do"
Around 300 of the airline's 67,000 US based staff are yet to comply with the strict Covid policy.
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Rape case sparks fury over China's work drinking
As public scrutiny of corporate misbehaviour grows, can business drinking be dropped forever?
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Budget Ukrainian airline swaps high heels for trainers
Flight attendants with Ukraine's SkyUp say the new uniform is much better for their health.
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Mozambique's tuna corruption scandal puts justice on trial
The credibility of Mozambique's judicial system faces a challenge at a court case in South Africa.
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The American father and son building a Gothic folly in France
Donald Russell, 94, and his son Sam are building a Gothic-inspired edifice in the French countryside.
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Brazil Bolsonaro: Thousands protest calling for president's removal
Demonstrations against Jair Bolsonaro take place in more than 160 towns and cities.
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Islamic Stage: Canadian accused of being 'voice behind the violence'
Canadian Mohammed Khalifa, who narrated IS videos, played a key propaganda role, prosecutors say.
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Thousands march across US in support of abortion rights
Rallies are held in all 50 states amid fears that abortion rights are being rolled back.
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