The rapper says he is "absolutely devastated" by the deaths that occurred at his Astroworld festival.
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
Biden: Infrastructure bill is 'monumental step forward'
The long-delayed $1tn (£741bn) spending package is a major domestic win for the US president.
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Biden: Infrastructure bill is 'monumental step forward'
The long-delayed $1tn (£741bn) spending package is a major domestic win for the US president.
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Palma de Mallorca: Fleeing passengers shut down busy Spanish airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport closes for four hours after 21 people run from a plane across the tarmac.
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Three seriously injured in knife attack on train in Germany
A 27-year-old Syrian man is arrested after the attack on a high-speed train in Bavaria.
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US lawmakers approve $1tn in infrastructure spending
The long-delayed bipartisan legislation is a major plank of President Biden's domestic agenda.
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Chinese man convicted for stealing aviation trade secrets
US authorities say Xu Yanjun sought to steal trade secrets from US aviation companies.
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Scottish industrialist Lord Macfarlane dies aged 95
The peer became a leading Scottish industry figure, having started out in office stationery in 1949.
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Astroworld: Eight killed after crowd surge at US music festival
Panic broke out after the crowd began to compress towards the stage at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.
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Sierra Leone explosion: Many feared dead after oil tanker collision
A huge explosion happened after an oil truck collided with another vehicle in the nation's capital.
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Friday, November 5, 2021
DR Congo's Gungu museum: Thousands of artefacts destroyed in fire
The now ruined artistic collections are considered some of the country's most important historical items.
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Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Prosecutors reveal full footage of black jogger's death
Prosecutors say three white men assumed Ahmaud Arbery had committed a crime when they pursued him.
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Vietnamese minister criticised over 'Salt Bae' gold-plated steak dinner
A video shows To Lam being fed gold-plated steak by the celebrity chef at his expensive London restaurant.
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My Day at COP26: 'By helping out delegates I'm remembering granddad'
Harjot Singh Kambo is one of an army of volunteers helping COP26 visitors find their way around. Here he explains why the task is a very personal one for him.
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Ethiopia urges ex-soldiers to join fight against Tigray rebels
The army has called on ex-personnel to join it as rebel forces advance on the capital.
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Alexandre Benalla: Jail term for ex-Macron aide who beat up protesters
Alexandre Benalla was sacked after video of the assault at a May Day protest in 2018 emerged.
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US sees sharp jobs growth and higher wages
Employers took on 531,000 extra workers in October in a sign the economy is picking up.
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Deng Deng, the abandoned Shiba Inu, sells for $25k at auction in China
Deng Deng, a Shiba Inu abandoned by his owner in 2014, had a $78 starting price.
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US sees sharp jobs growth as the economy rebounds
Firms took on 531,000 extra workers in October, as the economy picked up pace after a difficult summer.
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Russian diplomat found dead outside Berlin embassy
Reports of last month's death have only just emerged and suggest the man fell from an upper floor.
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Covid: Pfizer says antiviral pill 89% effective in high risk cases
The company stopped clinical trials early because initial results for the drug were so positive.
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US offers $10m bounty for Colonial Pipeline hackers
The DarkSide ransomware attack led to a major US fuel pipeline being taken offline.
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Cleo Smith parents 'so thankful' after four-year-old's rescue
Cleo, 4, was found in a locked home 18 days after disappearing, in a case that gripped Australia.
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US Navy sacks commanding officers of crashed submarine
The officers are fired after the USS Connecticut struck an undersea mountain in the South China Sea.
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Israeli bookstores pull Sally Rooney's books in boycott row
It follows a backlash over the writer's refusal to let an Israeli firm publish her book in Hebrew.
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House prices still rising but demand set to cool
Prices are up again, but looming interest rate rises may cause a slowdown, the Halifax says.
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'The way my boss monitored me at home was creepy'
The government is urged to update the law to deal with a sharp rise in surveillance of home workers.
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Abba on new album Voyage: We don't need to prove anything
As the band release Voyage, Benny and Bjorn speak to the BBC about being compared to their old music.
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COP26: Emissions of rich put climate goals at risk - study
The carbon footprint of the wealthiest will grow but that of the poorest will stay small, a study says.
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Bank of England 'sorry' for rising cost of living
Governor Andrew Bailey says households are feeling the effects of growing inflation.
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Inflation: Global food prices hit fresh 10-year high, UN says
Reduced harvests and supply chain disruptions are helping to push up the cost of food.
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Japan death row inmates sue over same-day executions
Prisoners are only notified hours before they are to be executed by hanging.
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Air Quality Index: Delhi air turns toxic after Diwali fireworks
India's capital woke up to a think blanket of smog as air quality dipped to hazardous levels.
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Thursday, November 4, 2021
Trump-Russia Steele dossier analyst charged with lying to FBI
Igor Danchenko, who worked on a largely unsubstantiated 2016 dossier on Donald Trump, is arrested.
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LA 'jetpack man' was probably a balloon
Investigators think a figure seen flying over Los Angeles was probably a life-size inflatable.
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My Day at COP26: 'It's my job to keep the summit fed - sustainably'
Lorna Wilson - in charge of catering at COP26 in Glasgow - describes the unique challenges of preparing for the event.
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Ecuador president: More than batons needed to control jails
President Lasso says Ecuador needs more support to fight powerful gangs behind a rise in crime.
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Tiger King's Joe Exotic asks for release from jail after cancer diagnosis
The jailed zookeeper repeated his request to be pardoned, and to "enjoy what life I have left with my loved ones".
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Tom Vennink: Dutch dismay as Russia expels correspondent
Tom Vennink is barred from Russia until 2025 in a move criticised as an attack on media freedom.
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Facebook's metaverse plans labelled as 'dystopian' and 'a bad idea'
Roger McNamee, an early Facebook investor, says it "should not be allowed" to build the metaverse.
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Climate change: Facebook fails to flag denial, study finds
Researchers tracked thousands of posts denying climate change - and only 8% were marked as misinformation.
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Covid: Record German cases as WHO warns of Europe deaths
Almost 34,000 cases are reported in Germany as the WHO warns of half a million more deaths in Europe.
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Erdogan: Turkey investigates posts about president's health
Police say disinformation about Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been spread, as his allies dismiss rumours.
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Hundreds join violence against women protest in Mexico
Protesters carry crosses bearing the names of murdered women to draw attention to rising femicide cases.
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Bank of England holds interest rates at record low
The Bank's policymakers vote 7-2 to keep rates at 0.1% despite rising inflation.
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Currys teams up with Uber for 30-minute deliveries
Customers in 12 London boroughs will be able to order items such as laptops and printer cartridges.
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Sainsbury's says supply issues won't hit Christmas
The supermarket says its size and relationships with suppliers put it in good stead.
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Man charged over Cleo Smith abduction
Australian man charged with abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith, who was rescued after disappearing for 18 days
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Cleo Smith: Listen to the moment police rescued missing girl
Listen to the moment police in Western Australia found a four-year-old girl who had been missing for 18 days.
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JD Sports told to sell Footasylum by competition watchdog
The UK's competition regulator says the takeover could lead to a "worse deal" for Footasylum's customers.
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Climate change: Carbon emissions show rapid rebound after Covid dip
Global carbon emissions are set to get back close to the levels they were at before Covid.
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Cupcakes recalled in US over metal fragment contamination fears
People are being warned not to eat the chocolate cakes which may have fragments of mesh wire.
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Charges likely in Australia child disappearance case
A 36-year-old man will likely be charged in connection with Cleo Smith's disappearance later today.
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HPV vaccine cutting cervical cancer by nearly 90%
Researchers say regular cervical screening may not be necessary because of the success of the vaccine.
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Damon Galgut wins Booker Prize with 'tour de force' novel The Promise
South African author Damon Galgut wins the prestigious literary award at the third attempt.
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European manhunt for London burglaries that targeted celebrities
Alfredo Lindley is accused of involvement in burglaries that targeted stars including Frank Lampard.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Halloween's over - what should I do with my costume?
We asked experts: how bad is Halloween textile waste, and how can you avoid adding to it?
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My Day at COP26: ‘My police dog doesn't care if Biden is here - he gets on with the job’
Sgt Lynsey Buchanan-Barlas and her dog Nico have been searching Glasgow’s streets for explosives ahead of COP26.
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Ikea to raise prices as supply chain problems bite
The furniture giant will pass rising costs onto franchisees, which may be passed on to consumers.
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Galapagos marine reserve: Conservationists hail expansion
Conservationists say the move will protect migration routes for many endangered species.
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Hijab campaign tweets pulled by Council of Europe after French backlash
The Council of Europe released the posts for a campaign against anti-Muslim discrimination.
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Auschwitz tattoo stamp auction suspended by Israeli court
Holocaust survivors denounced the auction of tools used to brand inmates at the Nazi death camp.
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Diwali: Covid delays and driver shortages hit preparations
A Hindu one-stop shop's owner says a reduction in deliveries has made preparing for the festival hard.
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Mark Carney at COP26: Countries should have a carbon price
Carbon taxes will not happen overnight, the UK prime minister’s finance adviser for COP26 says.
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Jacinda Ardern: 'We know we need to do more' to tackle climate change
Jacinda Ardern defends New Zealand's climate policies, and its role as a Pacific nation.
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COP26 climate change summit: So far, so good-ish
Three days into the COP26 global climate summit, and the mood is quietly optimistic.
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Staff shortages see UK meat carcasses sent to EU for butchering
Beef and pork producers are exporting their meat to Europe and importing them back again once cut.
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Chip crisis: Christmas shoppers face disappointment, Arm boss warns
The unprecedented chip shortage means many won't get the presents they want for Christmas.
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Alec Baldwin shares post defending Rust film set safety
The actor shares a post from Rust's costume designer following the death of Halyna Hutchins.
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Sophie Pétronin: Search for French ex-hostage who returned to Mali
Sophie Pétronin, 76, was freed in October 2020 but returned to Mali despite being refused a visa.
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Britney Spears blames mum for 'ruining my life' with conservatorship
The star claims the legal arrangement was her mother's idea, and "she secretly ruined my life".
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Cleo Smith: How Australian police found the missing four-year-old
The discovery of the girl follows a huge search operation covering a remote part of Australia.
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Average house price now more than £250,000, says Nationwide
Property prices have risen by 9.9% in the last year, the Nationwide says, but a slowdown is expected.
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The woman defying the Taliban on girls' education
A UK woman set up an online school for Afghan girls. Weeks in, she has nearly a thousand students.
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Cleo Smith: Missing four-year-old found alive weeks after vanishing
Cleo Smith disappeared from her family's tent at a campsite in Western Australia 18 days ago.
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US mothers divided on vaccines for young children
Everyone in the Simon family contracted Covid-19, but their nine-year-old daughter McKenna went to hospital.
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Next forecasts slow down in sales over Christmas
The retailer says issues with supply chains and worker shortages are impacting on its stock.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Report says war crimes may have been committed
All sides in the Tigray conflict have violated international human rights, a new report says.
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Toy sellers pin Christmas hopes on grandparents' spending
Family celebrations will return but a cost of living rise is expected to put pressure on parents.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
COP26: US and EU announce global pledge to slash methane
The Global Methane Pledge aims to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030, compared with 2020 levels.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Citizens urged to defend Addis Ababa against rebels
Addis Ababa residents are told to register weapons and protect their areas as rebels advance.
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COP26: Joe Biden says methane reduction pledge will make 'huge difference'
More than 80 countries at the COP26 summit have pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
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COP26: Bezos pledges $2bn for restoring nature
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tells the COP26 climate meeting he was inspired by his recent space trip.
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Yahoo pulls out of China over 'challenging' business conditions
The US giant follows other Western tech firms out of a country that is tightening its regulations.
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COP26: Bezos pledges $2bn for restoring nature
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tells the COP26 climate meeting he was inspired by his recent space trip.
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Why Syrians face deportation from Turkey over banana jokes
Turkish authorities accuse some Syrians of "inciting hatred" for eating bananas. Here's why.
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China urges families to store basic supplies in case of emergency
The advice, amid Covid lockdowns and vegetable supply concerns, sparks some panic buying.
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Yahoo pulls out of China over 'challenging' business conditions
The US giant follows other Western tech firms out of a country that is tightening its regulations.
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Tesla opens its chargers to other electric cars
A pilot scheme in the Netherlands is intended to pave the way for large-scale global expansion.
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Brazil: Amazon parrot plays peekaboo with CCTV traffic camera
A turquoise-fronted amazon parrot was captured investigating a CCTV camera in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Explosions and gunfire heard at Kabul military hospital
Unconfirmed reports suggest at least 15 have been killed in an attack at Sardar Dawood Khan hospital.
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Morrisons sorry for 'non-EU salt and pepper' label
The supermarket says it was an "error" to put the description on one of its chickens.
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BP profits rise amid soaring energy prices
The oil giant says it expects natural gas prices to remain high during peak winter demand.
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Elon Musk says Tesla has not signed deal with Hertz
News of the rental firm's order for 100,000 electric cars pushed Tesla's market value past $1 trillion.
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COP26: US to stop methane leaks from oil and gas wells
The Biden administration plans to restore tough rules curbing one of the most potent greenhouse gases.
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COP26: UK apologises to Israeli minister for wheelchair access problems
Israeli minister Karine Elharrar waited for two hours outside the Glasgow venue but couldn't get inside.
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COP26 Bangladesh: If tidal surges destroy our house, where will we go?
How villagers in Bangladesh's coastal areas are struggling with the impact of climate change.
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Fishing row: France delays sanctions as talks over access continue
Paris has stepped back from a threat to block British fishing boats from its ports from midnight.
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Melbourne Cup: Verry Elleegant wins Australia's biggest race
The mare upsets favourite Incentivise and Britain's Spanish Mission to claim Australia's prestigious race.
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Squid Game crypto token collapses in apparent scam
Inspired by the hugely popular Netflix series Squid Game, the tokens had rocketed in value.
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Timed Teaser: Who entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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COP26: Climate change graph 'needs more colours' as world gets hotter
The creator of the graphic representing world temperature said it will get "darker and darker".
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Day of the Dead parade returns to Mexico City after Covid
The James Bond-inspired carnival fills Mexico City with skeletons, dancers and giant sculptures.
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My day at COP26: 'I told world leaders: We're not drowning, we're fighting'
Samoan climate activist Brianna Fruean addressed world leaders at COP26 - she describes what it felt like to speak up for Pacific islanders.
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US Supreme Court hears arguments in controversial Texas abortion case
The justices will decide whether providers and the government can challenge Texas' abortion ban.
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Monday, November 1, 2021
COP26: India PM Narendra Modi pledges net zero by 2070
The pledge misses a key goal of the COP26 summit for all nations to commit to net zero by 2050.
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COP26: David Attenborough says world is looking to leaders
The naturalist urges climate summit delegates to "turn tragedy into triumph" for young people.
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Oromo Liberation Army: On the ground with Ethiopian fighters
The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga gains special access to Ethiopia's Oromo Liberation Army.
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Bluegreen is the latest energy firm to go bust
The firm, which has 5,900 customers, says it is in an "unsustainable situation".
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Who is the outgoing Barclays boss Jes Staley?
Jes Staley resigns as Barclays chief executive after six years in charge of the British bank.
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Military officers condemn CIA torture as a stain on America
Military jury asks for clemency in case of Majid Khan and rebukes his alleged treatment by the CIA.
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People feared trapped in Nigeria high-rise collapse in Lagos
The multi-storey building in Lagos was under construction before being reduced to a pile of rubble.
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Handball federation changes uniform rules after bikini row
A campaign had pushed for an overhaul after Norway's team were fined for wearing shorts in July.
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Walkers crisp supply disruption to last for weeks
The Leicester-based crisp giant says it is prioritising production of its most popular flavours.
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Attila Hildmann: Judiciary mole suspected of leaks to conspiracist
Berlin officials say Covid lockdown sceptic Attila Hildmann was passed data about a probe into him.
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Chinese version of Fortnite to close
Epic Games has not explained the decision to end the game in China.
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Covid-19 deaths pass five million worldwide
Vaccines have slowed the death rate, but officials warn of worrying rises in some countries.
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Households to stay worse off than pre-Covid until 2023, says watchdog
The UK's independent forecaster warns household finances will not return to 2019 levels for two more years.
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Covid-19: Single case shuts down Shanghai Disneyland
The Chinese theme park closes for at lest two days after a visitor tests positive.
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Yemen war: Deadly missile attack on Marib religious school
The Yemeni government blames Houthi rebels for the attack, which killed or wounded 29 civilians.
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UK could take legal action against France over fishing row, says Liz Truss
The foreign secretary accuses France of "unfair behaviour" as it warns it could block British boats.
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Barclays boss Jes Staley steps down over Epstein inquiry
Jes Staley is leaving the bank following an investigation into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Ryanair recovery continues despite more losses
Boss Michael O'Leary expects heavy ticket discounting this winter to fill the airline's aircraft.
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Barclays boss Jes Staley steps down over Epstein inquiry
Jes Staley is leaving the bank following an investigation into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Covid: Emotional reunions as Australia's border reopens
International travellers hug loved ones at Sydney Airport for the first time in 20 months.
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Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal
Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know."
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Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN's doorstep
Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital.
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Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure
Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man.
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Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock
Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru.
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One dead in Czech cable car crash
The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell.
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Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title
Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final.
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Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate
US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26.
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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'
Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".
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UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate
Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court".
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UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war
The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal.
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee
Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage.
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Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic
Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same.
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Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists
Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.
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Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train
Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line.
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Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda
Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.
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Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls
Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house.
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Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb
The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.
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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers
A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.
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Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can
Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change.
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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit
The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.
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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93
Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.
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G20: World leaders agree to historic corporate tax deal
Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate of 15% on big businesses.
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JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions
JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries.
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‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'
Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy.
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The white student braving racial politics in South Africa
Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.
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Can COP26 really save the planet?
Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?
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Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?
The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives.
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COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions
BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.
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COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders
About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26.
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A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon
The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people.
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How the Taliban takeover changed my life
From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August.
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Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting
In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.
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Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army
Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance.
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The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir
This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.
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