Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.
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737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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'
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'
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day.
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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The online electricals retailer says lorry driver shortages and increased costs will hit profits.
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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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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