Saturday, November 20, 2021

Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

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President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands.

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Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

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Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages.

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Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

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Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

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Calls for "justice, not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder in a landmark case.

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Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

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The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action.

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Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

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Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

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San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

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Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

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In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods

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The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

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The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin.

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Tesla worker files suit over 'nightmarish' harassment

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The employee says she was subject to 'nightmarish' conditions, including vulgar comments and touching.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

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A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial.

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Friday, November 19, 2021

Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

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"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change?

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Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA

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Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China.

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Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’

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In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland.

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Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

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Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check.

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Elijah McClain family to receive $15m settlement from Colorado

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Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police.

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Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed

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Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups.

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Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU

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In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help.

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US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan

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The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles.

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Workers offered unlimited holiday to stop burnout

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Stockbroking firm FinnCap says staff must take at least four weeks off from next year.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

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Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

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Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt

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The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case.

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HS2: Grant Shapps balks at betrayal claims over scrapped rail plan

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The transport secretary says the "vast majority" of train journeys will be faster amid backlash.

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Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

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Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.

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Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

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The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home.

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Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague

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Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague.

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Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

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Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited.

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HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'

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The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered.

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Early Christmas shopping lifts October retail sales

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Consumers spent more on clothes and toys last month, boosting retail sales by 0.8%

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HS2: Has the government broken its promises over high-speed rail?

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Reality Check examines some of the claims surrounding the scaling back of HS2.

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Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

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Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

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Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

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An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues.

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US chain CVS closing 900 drugstores to focus on health services

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The chain will lose nearly a tenth of its outlets and focus on providing more healthcare services.

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found.

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Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

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Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.

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Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

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Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say.

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Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

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Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017.

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

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Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.

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Cladding crisis: 'Some days I can't leave the house'

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Research finds the cladding crisis is having a 'catastrophic mental health impact' on some leaseholders.

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Fraud: Better chance of compensation for victims

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A "lottery" on whether blameless scam victims are reimbursed is set to be strengthened by a law change.

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P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding

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Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up.

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Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms

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Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor.

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Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK

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The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime.

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HS2 cut confirmed amid promise to transform rail

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A key leg of the high speed rail line is axed but government says upgrade will improve services.

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Post Office scandal: 'It’s been a strange 15 years'

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Six more former subpostmasters have their convictions overturned in the Horizon IT scandal.

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Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos

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Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

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China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much

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A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges.

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Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers

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Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release.

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Engineering 'must change' to include everyone

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A new engineering building is designed for students with autism to study in ways that suit them.

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Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody

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The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae.

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Capitol riot: Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charge

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The former Trump strategist had refused to testify to a committee investigating US Capitol riot.

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Paytm: Shares plunge in India's biggest ever market debut

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Paytm, which counts Chinese giant Ant among its backers, raised $2.5bn in its IPO.

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Mumbai: India baby girl found in drain recovering

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Police in Mumbai were called in to rescue the five-day-old after residents were alerted by cats.

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Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

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Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.

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Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

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About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Vancouver storm: Minister says there is 'no doubt' it is linked to climate change

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Mike Farnworth says he has "no doubt these are climate-related events", as at least one person dies.

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US annual drug overdose deaths hit record levels

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Experts say the pandemic and an increase in synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributed to the rise.

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Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison

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Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol.

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US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer

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A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer with a view.

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Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia

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An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island.

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Minister says she can't find minutes of Covid meeting with Randox

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Labour demands to know what was said on a call between a health minister, Owen Paterson and a Covid contractor.

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Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid

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The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases.

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Comedian Vir Das causes a stir with 'two Indias' monologue

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Top Indian comedian faces nationalist backlash over show that describes country's dualities.

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Waterspout: Tornado-like funnels form off coast of Sicilian city of Licata

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Residents of Licata share footage of multiple waterspouts, as southern Sicily reports severe weather.

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Artists denounce Israeli ban on Palestinian civil society groups

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More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations.

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Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

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Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans.

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Tesla: JP Morgan sues for $162m after Musk tweets

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Bank accuses Tesla of "flagrantly" breaching a deal after tweets in 2018 sparked share volatility.

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Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

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The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F.

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Pike River: Bodies spotted 11 years after New Zealand mine disaster

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Human remains have been pictured in the Pike River Mine - 11 years after 29 men lost their lives.

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Britney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship

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The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference".

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Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

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The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January.

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Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings

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Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France.

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LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm

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The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal.

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Delhi pollution: What's causing poor air quality?

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How much pollution comes from farm fires, factories and other sources in the Indian capital?

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Naomi Osaka voices concern over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

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Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a Chinese official.

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DaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner

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Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say.

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Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

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Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

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UK announces plan to boost overseas trade

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The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government.

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British Columbia battered by huge storm

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Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.

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Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

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Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

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Arm-Nvidia deal: UK orders further inquiry

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The UK's competition watchdog is told to investigate the proposed takeover further.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Two energy suppliers stop trading as gas price soars

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Neon Reef and Social Energy Supply have become the latest domestic suppliers to cease trading.

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Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

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The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.

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Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

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The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well.

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Mexico's most wanted: Wife of cartel boss 'El Mencho' held

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Rosalinda González is suspected of running the finances of her husband's Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Amazon to pay $500,000 over concealed Covid cases

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The delivery giant left its workers "terrified and powerless", says California's attorney general.

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Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

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The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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Row over sale of insurer LV= escalates

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The insurer's bosses say rival Royal London is trying to destabilise a sale to private equity firm Bain.

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Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

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Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.

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Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

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A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan.

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Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

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The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks.

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Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

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Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies.

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France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions

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About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration.

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Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

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Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies.

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Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

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Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

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Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

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There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.

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Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo

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Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022.

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Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

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The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud.

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Jobs recovery continues despite end of furlough

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The number of workers on payrolls rose in October despite the end of the job support scheme.

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How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

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India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

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The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

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Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law

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The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting.

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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

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The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

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The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.

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Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

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The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control.

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

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As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests.

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Ecuador prison and armed forces chiefs resign after riots

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The move came after 68 inmates were killed in a deadly fight in a Guayaquil jail over the weekend.

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Steve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges

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Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials.

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Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

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The homes of Frank Lampard and Tamara Ecclestone were among those targeted by the jewellery thieves.

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Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

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Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

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Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

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The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules.

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Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

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The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants.

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Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs

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Apple's digital driver's licence scheme has strict stipulations and may costs taxpayers.

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Xbox 20th anniversary: 'Will we have TVs in 20 years time?'

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks to BBC podcast Press X to Continue on the console's 20th anniversary.

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HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped

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Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links.

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Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

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As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

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China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

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The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar.

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Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

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Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce.

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Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

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Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home.

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Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

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Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

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Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

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They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

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Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK

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The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK and its boss will relocate.

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Real Living Wage rises to £9.90 an hour

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More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase.

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No turkey shortage, says British Poultry Council

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There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety.

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Charities facing a 'perfect storm' as demand rises

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Research given to the BBC reveals hundreds of charities face rising demand for services this winter.

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

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The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

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Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

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Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?

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A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

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Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.

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Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

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While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

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The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

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Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

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The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

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Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association.

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Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

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Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

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The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.

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Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

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Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month.

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US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

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The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019.

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Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

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When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

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What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

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An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime.

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China and India must explain themselves - COP president

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COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach.

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US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

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Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

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The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

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Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.

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COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

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The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

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COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

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US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual".

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Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

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As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

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COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

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The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

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Delta boss says climate change means flying will cost more

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The world's second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation.

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'I can't get equity release on my eco-friendly home'

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Andrew Bennett built an energy efficient home, but cannot borrow money against its value.

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FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

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The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

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COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

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Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.

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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

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The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

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Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

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The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.

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Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

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Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.

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COP26 agrees new global climate deal

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New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal

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Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

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Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening.

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Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

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Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

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