Saturday, November 27, 2021

Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

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Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

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The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

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Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

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The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

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The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

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Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

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The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

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This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

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The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

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Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

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Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

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Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

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An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

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737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns

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Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

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Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

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The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

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He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.

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Browns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams

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Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May.

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

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South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

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UK car output suffers worst October for 65 years

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Chip shortages lead to production dropping to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956.

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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

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Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant

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Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.

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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

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What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death?

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

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The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

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Covid: Airlines' share prices plunge on new variant

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BA-owner IAG and EasyJet see their shares fall ahead of a suspension of flights from six countries.

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

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The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

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France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.

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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

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It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

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Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

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Watchdog questions effectiveness of Kickstart job placement scheme

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It is unclear whether the placement scheme for 16-24 year olds is working, says National Audit Office.

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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

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Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.

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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts'

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Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.

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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

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The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

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Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

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A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

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At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

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It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.

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Covid: Africa travel restrictions over variant fear

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Several southern African countries have been added to the red list, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

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Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television.

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

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Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.

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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

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Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions.

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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

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Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.

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Orbit Energy becomes the latest UK firm to go bust

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The UK energy market has seen 23 companies collapse since September after wholesale gas prices rose.

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Passports: Delivery firm apologises for delays

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FedEx apologises as hundreds say they have faced long waits to receive their travel documents.

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London Stratford emerges as UK's busiest station

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It was the most used during a year of lockdowns that saw passenger numbers drop 78% due to Covid.

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Christmas parties set to be smaller this year, says pub boss

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Parties are also likely to be in venues outside city centres, says the owner of Harvester and All Bar One.

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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

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The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning.

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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths

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After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.

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Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots

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Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day.

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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash

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Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party.

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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms

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The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.

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Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill

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The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

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Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

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UK government sets aside £1.7bn to support Bulb customers

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The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, has been put into a special form of administration.

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Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

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Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

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Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing.

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JPMorgan: Boss 'regrets' saying bank will outlast Chinese Communist Party

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Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies

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The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies.

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Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

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There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds.

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LV= leaders criticised over openness in Bain Capital deal

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MPs hear members should have been told more about the proposed £530m takeover by the US private equity firm.

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Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

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Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s.

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Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

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A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US.

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Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

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Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says.

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Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

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It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".

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Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

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Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy.

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Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

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Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace.

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Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

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How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa?

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Food choice cut this Christmas, suppliers warn

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Supply chain issues could mean consumers will have less food choice this Christmas suppliers tell MPs.

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Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

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Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war.

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Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

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Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament.

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Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins

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The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn.

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Lidl to ramp up UK store openings with 1,100 stores by 2025

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The discount supermarket chain expects its expansion to create an extra 4,000 jobs.

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Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case

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The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena.

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Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer

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Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder.

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Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock

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The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

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Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

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Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Turkish lira nose-dives 15% as president defies critics

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The currency touched record lows as Tayyip Erdogan defended a controversial plan to cut interest rates.

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Italy fines Apple and Amazon over Beats headphones

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Italy's competition authority fines the tech giants €200m over an exclusivity agreement.

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Crypto US constitution bidder refunds hit by high fees

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Investors in an ill-fated scheme to buy the rare US document are being offered refunds with a catch.

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Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022

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The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year.

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China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

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Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government.

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Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims

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Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe.

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Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'

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The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges".

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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

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The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK.

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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

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The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK.

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Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

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The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule.

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Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

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The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".

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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

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Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.

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Energy firm failures will mean higher bills, says Scottish Power

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Scottish Power says households will pay more for gas and electricity due to companies going bust.

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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

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Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.

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Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

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Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns.

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40-year mortgage deals pose questions for homeowners

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The launch of long-term fixed-rate deals may test borrowers' appetite for certainty over cost.

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Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

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As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front

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Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war.

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AO World warns of product shortages this Christmas

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The online electricals retailer says lorry driver shortages and increased costs will hit profits.

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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

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BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.

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Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market

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Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour.

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Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

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The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes.

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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

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The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity

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Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

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"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.

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Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

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At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.

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Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech

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Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference.

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Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

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Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late".

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade

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At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration.

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Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed

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As Germany battles a fourth Covid wave, the health minister gives a stark warning to get vaccinated.

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Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

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President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank.

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Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off

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Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric.

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Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

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Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement.

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Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

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President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain the head of the US central bank.

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Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

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France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake".

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Energy firm Bulb set to go into administration

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The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, is the largest gas and electricity company to face difficulties.

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Holidaymakers urged to use £132m in travel vouchers

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Regulator says travellers must spend credit notes issued during the pandemic or risk losing them.

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Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services

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Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas.

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American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards

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The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award.

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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

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Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.

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Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame

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Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame.

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Insurer LV= appeals to members over £530m bid

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The firm is trying to persuade 1.2 million customers to back a controversial bid from US private equity.

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Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call

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Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official.

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Lyon v Marseille abandoned as Dimitri Payet hit by bottle

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Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game.

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Andhra Pradesh floods: At least 30 dead and thousands displaced in floods

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Heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh state has devastated several villages and towns.

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New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law

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Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans.

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Net-zero heralds a new industrial revolution, says CBI boss

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CBI boss Tony Danker will also argue that emerging industries such as biotech offer "a shot at redemption".

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The small nuclear power plants billed as an energy fix

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A host of firms are developing mini nuclear reactors but questions remain over safety and costs.

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Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

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The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

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Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.

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How should we teach children about climate change?

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Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject.

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TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

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Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed.

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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

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How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

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Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

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Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.

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Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

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Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.

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Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

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The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

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Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

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Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

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Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

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Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe.

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Sunday, November 21, 2021

Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge plans scrapped

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Building a fixed link would be too expensive, a feasibility study is expected to conclude.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

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Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister.

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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

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Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

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Šefčovič: EU accuses Lord Frost of 'political posturing'

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The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not "bring more problems to the table".

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Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

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A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police.

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ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

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Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week.

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Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

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Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.

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Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'

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Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare".

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Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

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A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.

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Black Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock

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Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period.

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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

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Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.

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Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

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Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures.

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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

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Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.

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Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

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It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

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The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

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As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained.

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Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

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Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?

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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

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Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.

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Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

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A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say.

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Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

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Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack.

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WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

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A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon.

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Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

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Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes.

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