President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands.
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
"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
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’
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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?
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations.
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Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.
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UK announces plan to boost overseas trade
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
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Row over sale of insurer LV= escalates
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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
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
Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.
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