Saturday, November 6, 2021

Travis Scott 'devastated' by Texas festival deaths

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The rapper says he is "absolutely devastated" by the deaths that occurred at his Astroworld festival.

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Biden: Infrastructure bill is 'monumental step forward'

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The supermarket says its size and relationships with suppliers put it in good stead.

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Man charged over Cleo Smith abduction

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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%

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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

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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

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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?

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Epic Games has not explained the decision to end the game in China.

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Covid-19 deaths pass five million worldwide

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people.

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How the Taliban takeover changed my life

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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

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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

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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

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This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.

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