The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia.
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran
Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time.
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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid
Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy.
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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency
Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.
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Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time
Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated.
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Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in California.
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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma
Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict.
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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit
South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.
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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.
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Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken
The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about.
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What we know so far
What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far.
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Pablo Escobar: Colombia sterilises drug lord's hippos
Twenty-four of more than 80 hippos are sterilised after scientists warn of the environmental impact.
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Cricket - CSK beat KKR to win fourth IPL title
Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final.
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Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands
Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life.
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Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions
Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks.
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Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users
Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable.
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Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes
The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020.
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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.
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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.
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Friday, October 15, 2021
Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high
Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC.
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US heating bills set to surge as energy costs jump
Bills could rise by as much as 54% this winter, the US Energy Information Administration says.
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Nike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965
Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old man.
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COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told
The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say.
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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November
Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.
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Former Boeing 737 Max pilot charged with fraud
The pilot is charged with deceiving federal regulators evaluating 737 Max jets prior to approval.
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Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street
Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street.
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Balloon World Cup has first winner
If you say you've never played the balloon game, you're lying. And now there's an official World Cup.
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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November
Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.
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German coalition plan sets bigger green targets
German politicians seek a faster exit from coal power as part of a coalition deal.
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Queensland, Australia: Motorcycle thief flees crime scene on tractor
Police officers chased the suspect through the streets in Queensland, Australia.
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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders
The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers.
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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers
At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar.
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Kongsberg attack: Norway probes bow and arrow suspect’s sanity
Psychiatrists examine a man suspected of killing five people with a bow and arrows in Norway.
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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard
Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard.
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Masten Wanjala: Kenyan child serial killer killed by mob
Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children.
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Agnes Tirop: Husband arrested in Kenya after athlete's death
Record-breaking long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found stabbed to death at her home on Wednesday.
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With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out
Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.
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100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US
Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon.
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas
The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls.
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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China
The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.
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Norway attack: Witness describes hearing 'thunk sound' of weapon
Residents in Kongsberg react to the bow and arrow attack in their neighbourhood.
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Ikea warns stock shortages to last into next year
The Swedish furniture giant says it will take another year before shipping and supplies return to normal.
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Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations
They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour.
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Afghanistan: Pakistan airline stops flights citing Taliban intimidation
Pakistan International Airlines complains of "heavy-handedness" by the Taliban authorities.
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Nigeria confirms death of Iswap leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi
Abu Musab al-Barnawi was the head of the West African branch of the Islamic State group.
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Travel bosses demand date for PCR test switch
It is time for the UK government to confirm when the changes will come into force, say bosses.
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Gunfire erupts on Beirut streets after port explosion protest
Five people are shot dead in gun battles following a protest over the Beirut port blast investigation.
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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation
The Bank of England's Sir Jon Cunliffe raises concerns about the financial stability risk of cryptocurrencies.
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Lamu murder: Death sentence for popular Chinese vlogger's killer
The man set his ex-wife alight during her livestream, causing outrage across the country.
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Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus
The band have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible.
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Kaohsiung: Firefighters battle Taiwan tower block blaze
At least 46 people have been killed in a fire at a tower block in the city of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.
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Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns
Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says.
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EDF not ready to take on more customers from bust energy firms
Firm says it is "big question" whether the energy regulator can force more people on to large suppliers.
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Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe
Heavy gunfire erupts as Hezbollah supporters demand removal of judge investigating the disaster.
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Domino’s seeks 8,000 drivers before Christmas rush
The pizza giant says it needs the drivers to keep up with demand as sales and orders surge.
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Bow and arrow suspect known to Norwegian police
A man held for killing five people was a convert to Islam who had shown signs of radicalisation, police say.
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Kaohsiung: Fire at Taiwan tower block kills at least 46
Firefighters say the death toll could rise as residents may have been trapped between floors.
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China: Key price measure rises at fastest rate ever
The country's manufacturers have been hit by power cuts and surging commodity costs in recent months.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
William Shatner in space: 'Everybody in the world needs to do this'
The Star Trek actor becomes the oldest person to go to space.
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Chile's Sebastián Piñera faces impeachment bid after Pandora Papers
The opposition launches impeachment proceedings against President Piñera over a controversial deal.
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Norway's oil and gas sector will not be dismantled, new government says
The new government says the green transition "must be fair" as it sets out its energy policy.
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North Korea: Vulnerable at risk of starvation, UN expert says
A UN expert has urged for international sanctions to be lifted to prevent a food crisis.
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Lucas Hernandez: France defender gets six-month jail term
A Spanish court issued the sentence after he broke a restraining order in 2017.
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Blaze hits site of Egypt's top film festival
A fire broke out at the site of Egypt's top film festival a day before it is due to start.
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IEA: Green energy needed to avoid turbulent prices
A failure to invest in green energy may mean more energy price swings says the energy agency chief.
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IEA: Green energy needed to avoid turbulent prices
A failure to invest in green energy may mean more energy price swings says the energy agency chief.
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US leads Bitcoin mining as China ban takes effect
Research shows the US taking the top spot for global mining following a crackdown in China.
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Asda reports no petrol supply issues for a week
Supermarket chain says increase in demand was temporary as petrol shortages in London ease.
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Covid-19: US airlines defy Texas order to stop mandatory jabs
Staff must still get vaccinated, the airlines say, despite the state governor's ban on such rules.
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Energy prices: EU unveils plan to ease Europe's gas crisis
The approval of tax cuts and a plan to buy fuel collectively were put forward as energy prices soar.
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World record holder Agnes Tirop found dead in Kenya
Agnes Tirop, a two-time World Athletics Championships medallist, has been found dead at her home in Kenya.
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Huge blackmail and corruption trial opens in Spain
In the dock is a notorious ex-police chief who is at the centre of a web of scandal and intrigue.
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Vaping: FDA approves e-cigarette brand in US for first time
The drug regulator says the benefits of adult smokers switching to the product outweigh the risks.
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Vaping: FDA approves e-cigarette brand in US for first time
The drug regulator says the benefits of adult smokers switching to the product outweigh the risks.
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Making Superman bisexual is 'bandwagoning not brave' - actor Dean Cain
Actor Dean Cain, who played the superhero on TV, says the move would have been brave 20 years ago.
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India man jailed for killing wife with cobra in Kerala
Sooraj Kumar let a cobra onto the bed where his wife was sleeping - she died from the snakebite.
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Shoppers told to plan ahead for Christmas amid port delays
Guidance comes as Felixstowe port, says the situation is improving.
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Beirut blast: How a disaster bought three strangers together from Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Lebanon
When the Beirut blast destroyed a tower block many were missing, including an Ethiopian woman who lived there.
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UK economy grows on camping and dining out
GDP rose 0.4% in August in the first full month after all Covid restrictions were lifted in England.
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North Korea: Soldiers smash bricks, bend iron rods in combat display
The display of force was put on for leader Kim Jong-un at a defence exhibition.
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Squid Game beats Bridgerton to Netflix top spot
The Korean drama is Netflix's biggest debut hit, with 111 million users in its first 28 days.
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German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave
A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Afghanistan crisis: Merkel warns against descent into chaos
The German chancellor's warning comes as G20 leaders discuss how to keep the Afghan economy afloat.
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Al Capone memorabilia sells for $3m at auction
The notorious gangster's favourite gun made top dollar - $860,000 - at the California sale.
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La Palma volcano: Lava engulfs cement factory
Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano sparks cement factory fire, forcing 2,500 people into lockdown.
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Felixstowe port says HGV shortage a factor in container logjam
Shipping giant Maersk says it is diverting cargo from Port of Felixstowe due to congestion.
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Wolf pups 'adopted' by Idaho high schoolers killed by federal agents
Concerned environmentalists say the pup deaths are part of "an all-out frontal assault on wolves".
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Brexit: What has the European Court of Justice got to do with the NI Protocol?
The UK government wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol.
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Irish author Sally Rooney in Israel boycott row
Her rejection of an Israeli company to translate her new book into Hebrew triggers anger and praise.
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Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
After surviving the Nazis' brutal regime, Jaku dedicated the rest of his life to advocating for peace.
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ICJ rejects Kenya case in Somalia maritime border row
Judges rule largely in Somalia's favour in a row over a potentially oil-rich area of sea.
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Czech police find eight-year-old German girl after border search
Czech police say they have found the German girl, called Julia, who disappeared on Sunday.
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Delta variant weakening global economic recovery, says IMF
The fund cuts its outlook for advanced economies this year, but says poorer nations are most at risk.
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Humans used tobacco 12,300 years ago, new discovery suggests
Tobacco seeds are found in an ancient Utah fireplace excavated by researchers into early Americans.
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Delta variant weakening global economic recovery, says IMF
The fund cuts its outlook for advanced economies this year, but says poorer nations are most at risk.
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Crete shaken by 6.4-magnitude quake
The earthquake damaged buildings and was felt on several neighbouring Greek islands.
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Spanish right attacks Biden over Columbus and conquests
Spanish nationalists scorn President Biden for condemning colonial crimes against Native Americans.
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Iraq election: Nationalist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr claims victory
Moqtada al-Sadr vows to end foreign interference in Iraq after his supporters win the most seats.
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Nepal bus crash kills at least 25 in Mugu district
Images on local media show the crushed wreckage of the overturned vehicle at the foot of a hill.
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Experts say £10,900 annual income needed to retire
The budget for a minimum standard of living increases to £16,700 for a couple, the calculations suggest.
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France: Train kills three migrants lying on tracks
The migrants were struck by the train in a southern coastal town near Biarritz on Tuesday morning.
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Prince Charles urges Australian PM Scott Morrison and other leaders to attend COP26
Prince Charles tells the BBC he was surprised that the Australian PM had suggested he might not attend.
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UK job vacancies reach 20-year high
Retailers and car mechanics are in particular demand as job vacancies surge to 1.1 million.
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Elk wandering Colorado for two years with tyre around neck is freed
Wildlife officers in the US state of Colorado say the elk is in good shape after removing its antlers.
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Thailand to reopen for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November
Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine.
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Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist
Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history.
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Monday, October 11, 2021
What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?
Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US.
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Israel winery: 1,500-year-old Byzantine wine complex found
The 1,500-year-old complex unearthed near Tel Aviv was the world's largest winery at the time.
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Gas price rises: Kwarteng asks Treasury to help firms over cost
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng sends a request for support for industries hit by soaring energy costs.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Army launches offensive on all fronts - rebels
Artillery, tanks, jets and drones are being used to reinvade the Tigray region, rebel forces say.
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Iraq claims capture of IS financial chief in operation abroad
Sami Jasim al-Jaburi was allegedly a deputy leader of the jihadist group under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
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Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and industry
Business secretary says business will have sustainable supply of CO2 even as gas prices rise.
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Nigeria flogging video: Kwara state suspends school head
One man tells the BBC he asked the Quranic school to punish his daughter for drinking alcohol.
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Ohio police probed after man screaming 'I'm paraplegic' dragged from car
An investigation is launched into why Ohio officers pulled out the man as he called for help.
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Star Trek's Shatner on his plan to go to space
The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real.
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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.
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Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies
David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize.
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Indian-administered Kashmir: Soldiers killed by suspected militants
The army in Indian-administered Kashmir says five personnel were killed by suspected militants.
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Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies
David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize.
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Paul McCartney says John Lennon 'instigated' the Beatles' break-up
"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up.
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China bans British beef again over mad cow disease
Beijing has yet to restart importing beef from the UK after agreeing in 2018 to lift a previous ban.
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Large fire breaks out at oil facility in crisis-hit Lebanon
The large blaze in Zahrani comes as the country is already in the grip of an energy crisis.
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Tyson Fury: Gypsy King on road to undisputed fight, but Dillian Whyte bout likely next
Tyson Fury will have to wait to see how several fights pan out before deciding his next opponent.
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Emergency talks over gas price crisis continue
The government is to hold further talks with industry over soaring energy prices.
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Asos boss to leave firm as profits jump
The online fashion giant's chief executive has agreed with the board to step down.
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France beat Spain to become second Nations League winners
Kylian Mbappe hit a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to win the Nations League.
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Covid Australia: Sydney enjoys new freedoms as 107-day lockdown lifts
As the 107-day lockdown lifts, fully vaccinated Sydneysiders head out to enjoy their new freedoms.
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Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim
Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations.
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Covid Australia: Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown
Australia's biggest city passed a key vaccination target, allowing people to enjoy new freedoms.
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Why are energy prices soaring?
The perfect storm of long and short-term factors driving the energy crunch.
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Stealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal
Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders.
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Are asylum suicides an unfolding national tragedy?
Campaigners call for an inquiry into the rate of suicides among young asylum seekers in the UK.
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Thomas Sankara trial in Burkina Faso: Who killed 'Africa's Che Guevara'?
Thirty-four years after the killing of Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, 14 men finally go on trial.
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The Dalit activist fighting for rape survivors
Manjula Pradeep has spent three decades helping India's Dalit women speak up for justice.
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Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea
A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals.
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Expelled: Russia, repression and me
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reflects on being barred from Russia and the assault on the country's freedoms.
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The race to save California’s famous sequoia trees
Tourists flock to California’s famous sequoia trees, but wildfires are threatening their existence.
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The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress
Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance.
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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy
Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc.
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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets
A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.
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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs
The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen.
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform
The pontiff says he wants to hear from ordinary Catholics and for the Church to be open to change.
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AQ Khan: The most dangerous man in the world?
Western spies branded AQ Khan as dangerous as bin Laden - but many in Pakistan saw him as a hero.
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Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote
Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections.
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Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout
A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel.
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UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families
The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan.
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Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to retain WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury delivers 11th-round stoppage to beat Deontay Wilder and retain his WBC heavyweight title in a thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vegas.
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Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices
The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption.
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Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests
The election was brought forward by six months in response to unprecedented nationwide unrest.
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Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies
AQ Khan is considered a national hero but was also called "the greatest nuclear proliferator of all time".
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China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
Tsai Ing-wen's speech comes a day after China's President Xi vowed to complete "reunification".
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Gas prices: Kwasi Kwarteng defends government handling of energy crisis
Suppliers want to review the price cap on energy bills but he says keeping it is "non-negotiable".
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Guatemala police free 126 migrants from abandoned container
Police say the mainly Haitian migrants were left by smugglers paid to take them to the US.
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Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery
Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.
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Colombian nun kidnapped in Mali in 2017 is freed
Gloria Cecilia Narváez was kidnapped by Islamist militants while working as a missionary.
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Covid vaccine: Why these US workers won't get jabbed
A teacher, a nurse and an IT worker all say why they would rather lose their jobs than get jabbed.
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Oh Wonder: We spent our honeymoon covered in cockroaches in a burning building
The indie-pop duo broke up while recording their fourth album, and things only got weirder after that.
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Newcastle United takeover: What is PIF, the main owner of the club?
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns 80% of Newcastle after a high-profile takeover.
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Covid-19 vaccines: Has China made more than other countries combined?
China says it's provided more than half of all vaccines administered around the world so far.
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Thriller film sinks teeth into Hungary's opposition
It is a film perfectly timed for Viktor Orban's ruling party that could harm the opposition.
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Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages.
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Sebastian Kurz: Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry
Sebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes.
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