Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead
Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil.
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Turkey moves to throw out US and other envoys
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.
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Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat
The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies.
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Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.
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Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star
Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.
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Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.
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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren
A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.
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The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.
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Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision
The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.
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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?
As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.
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Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him
The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala.
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Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you?
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Middle East: Deadly Palestinian and Israeli clash
Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank.
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Friday, October 22, 2021
South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash
Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.
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Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982
The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say.
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Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film-set death
Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.
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Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates
The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.
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EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit
Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass".
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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys
Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says.
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Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot
The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.
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Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting
Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks.
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France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs
The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices.
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DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay
Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers.
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Taxi-hailing firm reveals 4,158 reports of sexual assault
Safety data from US company Lyft says the incidents were reported between 2017 and 2019.
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What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.
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Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'
A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use.
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Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress
It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row.
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Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'
Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star.
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Inflation likely to hit 5%, warns Bank of England chief economist
The Bank's new chief economist says it will have a "live" decision at November's interest rate meeting.
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Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment
Shares opened up 6% after reports the Chinese property giant made a payment before a crucial deadline.
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Bernard Haitink: Celebrated classical conductor dies at 92
Bernard Haitink led the world's top orchestras in London, Amsterdam, Chicago and Dresden.
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US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test
A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human.
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York
Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm.
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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York
Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm.
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Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires
The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead.
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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards
Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.
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Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction
The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m.
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Poland cries blackmail as dispute over law overshadows EU summit
The dispute centres on whether EU legislation has supremacy over national laws.
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Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown
The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began.
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Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says
Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique.
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NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims
"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers.
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US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human
The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.
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Haiti sees nearly 800 kidnappings so far this year, NGO says
Gangs have taken more control amid political instability, abducting people from all walks of life.
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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims
The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show.
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Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic
The Caribbean nation is set to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state.
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Fuel stocks recover after demand spike
Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures.
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Elon Musk's Tesla reports record sales and profits
The electric car maker recorded its highest quarterly profit of $1.6bn and sold more than 240,000 cars.
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Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air
William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty.
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Cleo Smith: Police offer A$1m reward amid fears girl, 4, was abducted
Cleo Smith, 4, vanished from a tent at a remote coastal campsite in Western Australia on Saturday.
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South Korea launches first homegrown space rocket Nuri
The move marks a step forward in its space ambitions and comes amid an arms race with the North.
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Why separatists in Cameroon and Nigeria have united
Armed militias in the two countries are said to be helping each other with weapons and intelligence.
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More games, more countries, more travel: Does European football care about its climate impact?
European football is expanding, with more games in more countries than ever before. So how does that tally with the sport reducing its climate impact?
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Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises
Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year.
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Squid's Victory? China streaming site accused of copying Squid Game
Chinese streaming site Youku said that it was just a "draft" poster, but netizens weren't convinced.
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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie
Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.
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Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform
The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban
But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.
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Canada's inflation rate hits a fresh 18-year high
Consumer prices rose 4.4% in the 12 months to September, as Canada grappled with global supply chain issues.
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Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI
Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.
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Russian inmate who fled after jail torture leaks
Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian jails.
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Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US
Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro.
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Evergrande £2.6bn property unit deal collapses
Evergrande rival Hopson Development was set to a buy a £2.6bn stake in the firm before the deal collapsed.
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Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17
Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting.
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Morocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases rising
Several airlines have been told by the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended.
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Climate plan telling people to eat less meat deleted
A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says.
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Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery
The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream.
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Shatta Wale: Ghana star arrested over death threat claim
Shatta Wale said he was the victim of a gun attack - he's been accused of spreading false information.
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Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'
The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos.
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Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight
Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests.
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Takeaway meals still booming despite restaurant return, says Deliveroo
The food delivery firm says UK orders are up despite restaurants reopening for in-house dining.
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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.
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Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case
The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena.
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People won't bear cost of going green - Kwarteng
The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle.
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IMF warns Afghanistan's economic slump will impact neighbours
Afghanistan's economic turmoil will fuel a refugee crisis impacting nearby countries, the fund warned.
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Shah Rukh Khan's son denied bail in drugs case
Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested on 3 October over drug charges.
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Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war
The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war.
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Covid: Brazil's President Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity
A major inquiry is presenting its final findings into the Brazilian leader's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos
A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Covid: Moscow imposes new restrictions as infections soar
Most of the over-60s in Russia's capital face months of lockdown as Covid deaths hit a new record.
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Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus
Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside.
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Plane crashes in Texas with no serious injuries
A plane was carrying 21 people crashed near Houston Executive Airport, with no serious injuries reported.
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Morrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal
British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover.
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Government urged to make a decision on HS2 route
Supporters and opponents of the paused Birmingham-to-Leeds rail link are concerned about its future.
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Amazon, Ikea and Unilever pledge zero-carbon shipping by 2040
Nine major firms say they will only use zero-carbon cargo vessels by 2040, in a bid to clean up shipping.
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Police warn charges possible for bystanders who failed to report rape
A woman was assaulted by another passenger and some riders may have filmed the incident, police say.
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Ecuador crime wave triggers state of emergency
A state of emergency is in place for the next two months, allowing soldiers to patrol the streets.
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Energy price cap not working, says power boss
The owner of Scottish Power says capping domestic energy prices has caused long-term harm to the market.
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Czech turmoil over removing ailing President Zeman's powers
President Milos Zeman is in intensive care in hospital and it is claimed his signature was forged.
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Inflation: Food price rises are 'terrifying' warns industry
Food and drink firms are seeing price rises of as much as 18% while manufacturers struggle with costs.
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Biggest fall in HGV drivers among the middle-aged
Driver numbers peaked in 2017 but those aged 46 to 55 years have recorded a sharp decline.
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Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat
In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving.
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Haiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries
The missionaries from the US and Canada were seized as they were returning from an orphanage.
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Male State: Russia bans group for anti-women and anti-gay posts
Russia bans a group called Male State which hounded women and gay people online.
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Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates
Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law.
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Nick Rolovich: Washington State football coach fired for refusing Covid vaccine
College football coach Nick Rolovich loses his $3.1m-a-year job for shirking a state vaccine mandate.
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Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Israel
The crew member was seen hanging from the basket before he slipped and fell onto a moving car.
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Uttarakhand floods: Dramatic rescue of car passengers trapped in floods
Officials used cranes to pull the car and its occupants to safety in India's Uttarakhand state.
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Asda to hire 15,000 workers ahead of Christmas
The supermarket says it is confident it can find temporary workers despite record job vacancies.
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Heathrow passenger charge to be curbed
The airport has been told it cannot raise its charges for airlines by as much as it would have liked.
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Foreign investment deals to create 30,000 UK jobs, says government
The prime minister will announce 18 new foreign investment deals in low-carbon sectors worth £9.7bn.
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Norway attack: Victims killed with 'sharp object', not arrows
Victims of last week's bow-and-arrow attack were actually killed by a "sharp object", police say.
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Mastermind of deadly 2016 Baghdad bombing caught, Iraq says
Ghazwan al-Zawbaee is allegedly behind a 2016 attack on a shopping centre that killed 300 people.
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Malala Yousafzai urges Taliban to allow girls' education
The Nobel Prize laureate says the Taliban must announce girls can go to school in Afghanistan.
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Russia to suspend Nato diplomatic mission amid tension
Nato expelled eight Russian diplomats earlier this month, saying they were intelligence officers.
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Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert
Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley's "Never Going To Give You Up" to launch series of climate concerts.
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Goto Energy goes bust amid rising gas prices
Its collapse takes the number of customers affected by energy company failures to more than two million.
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Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications
The ex-US secretary of state, the first African-American in that role, dies of Covid complications.
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Ahmaud Arbery: Trial over black jogger's death begins
The three men involved in ambushing and shooting the jogger face murder and assault charges.
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Peter R de Vries: Suspect denies knowledge of Dutch reporter's murder
The suspect appears in court alongside a man accused of shooting Peter R de Vries in Amsterdam.
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Afghanistan polio: UN plans nationwide vaccine campaign
Its children's agency says it will begin vaccinations nationwide with the Taliban's blessing.
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Amazon offers bonuses of up to £3,000 in run-up to Christmas
The online retail giant is trying to attract enough UK workers to fill 20,000 posts over Christmas.
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Beijing 2022: Protest staged at Winter Olympics torch lighting
Activists with banners attempt to interrupt the ceremony at Greece's ancient Olympia on Monday.
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China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile
The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise.
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Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba
Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city.
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Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area
As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons' birthplace?
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Myanmar to release 5,000 prisoners held over coup
The leader of the military junta says they are being freed for humanitarian reasons.
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Ronnie Tutt: 'Legendary' Elvis Presley drummer dies at 83
Tutt provided the backbeat for the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 1969 Taking Care of Business tour.
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Hut Group boss dumps 'golden share' in overhaul
A structure allowing the founder of the health and beauty firm to block takeovers is being removed.
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Bank of England says it will act on inflation
Governor Andrew Bailey's warning is seen as his clearest hint yet that interest rates will rise.
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China's growth slowdown suggests recovery is losing steam
The world's second largest economy expanded by less than expected in the third quarter.
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Sean Wainui: Maori All Blacks player dies in New Zealand car crash
Tributes are paid to Maori All Blacks centre Sean Wainui after the 25-year-old dies in a car crash in New Zealand.
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Israel: Hundreds strip naked by the Dead Sea
Hundreds of people stripped naked by the Dead Sea in Israel to highlight environmental changes.
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China's growth slowdown suggests recovery is losing steam
The world's second largest economy expanded by less than expected in the third quarter.
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution
The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.
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Bill Clinton: Former US president released from hospital
The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.
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Black scientists say UK research is institutionally racist
Senior black scientists tell the BBC they believe UK science to be "institutionally racist".
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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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Poland: New project aims to help migrants crossing border
Lawyer suggests locals should switch on a green light to signal they can help migrants with food.
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Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up
The monarch appears to criticise people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit.
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Why giant turbines are pushing the limits of possibility
Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle.
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Why China's climate policy matters to us all
The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.
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What is climate change? A really simple guide
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.
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Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts
The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso.
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Candlelit vigil in honour of MP
Hundreds of people carrying lanterns and candles gathered in Leigh-on-Sea to pay their respects.
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Sir David Amess killing: Should MPs still be able to meet the public?
The home secretary is reviewing MPs' security but says they must remain accessible to voters.
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Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK
Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says.
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Kerala floods: At least 19 dead and dozens missing in India
Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris.
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Russia sets condition for return of BBC journalist
Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas.
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Russia not withholding gas for political reasons - ambassador
Russia's ambassador to the UK denies Russia is using energy as a political weapon, amid surging prices.
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Savannah Marshall stops Lolita Muzeya to set up unification fight with Claressa Shields
Savannah Marshall stopped Lolita Muzeya in emphatic fashion in Newcastle and remains on track to fight Claressa Shields in a unification bout next year.
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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change
People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?
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Southeastern train services taken over by government
The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding.
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Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1
The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder.
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Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space
The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.
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Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit
About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out.
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Sudan: Protesters take to streets
Opponents of Sudan's transition to democracy demonstrate in Khartoum, urging the army to take control.
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Haiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince
As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped.
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Venezuelan President Maduro's close aide extradited to US
Venezuela halted talks with the opposition after Alex Saab was flown from Cape Verde to the US.
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Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris
The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.
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Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence
Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths.
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The Chinese film beating Bond and Marvel at the box office
The success of The Battle at Lake Changjin is bad news for Hollywood which wants to grow in China.
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Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?
What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?
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How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up
French police killed up to 300 people in 1961, throwing some of them into the River Seine to drown them.
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Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe
A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.
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Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens
The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.
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