Covid: Small shops 'more agile' than big ones in pandemic

Independent shops have been better at surviving Covid-19 than chain stores, data indicates.

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TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok.

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The young Norwegians taking their own country to court over oil

Despite Norway's green credentials, its infamous state wealth is due to its huge oil exports. This week, Norwegian youths are challenging this double standard in the Supreme Court.

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Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.

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A68 iceberg on collision path with South Georgia

If the world's biggest iceberg grounds at South Georgia island, it could devastate local wildlife.

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The young Norwegians taking their own country to court over oil

Despite Norway's green credentials, its infamous state wealth is due to its huge oil exports. This week, Norwegian youths are challenging this double standard in the Supreme Court.

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The Somali man who has a scorpion named after him

Somali environmentalist Ahmed Ibrahim Awale hopes it will inspire African researchers.

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India's longest burning gas fire is destroying lives

The longest-ever gas well fire in India's history continues to rage after 150 days.

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Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores

The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation into our lives.

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Sri Lanka: Rescuers rush to save beached pilot whales

Around 100 pilot whales are stranded near the Sri Lankan capital Colombo.

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Chinese firm moves from adult diapers to face masks

Daddybaby has been given approval by British standards agency and EU to provide protective equipment.

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Vienna shooting: Austria launches manhunt after deadly 'terror' attack

Austrian police say a "heavily armed" gunman remains on the run after multiple shootings in the city.

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Chinese firm moves from adult diapers to face masks

Daddybaby has been given approval by British standards agency and EU to provide protective equipment.

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Melbourne Cup 2020: Twilight Payment wins Flemington race for Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien

Twilight Payment wins the Melbourne Cup to give Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien a second victory in the 'race that stops a nation'.

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US Election: 'People are adamant about early voting in New Orleans'

Hundreds of people in New Orleans rely on live music for their income. But it's all but disappeared.

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Indians asked to eat more sugar to tackle oversupply

India is already the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener

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Seven decades of Trump and Biden in pictures

The political and personal lives of the candidates over seven decades.

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Lockdown retail: 'It has been the toughest year I've ever had'

'Non-essential' retailers have to shut for a month from Thursday and they are scrambling to adapt.

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US businesses brace for election unrest

Shopskeepers have been boarding up windows in anticipation of unrest.

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Bushfire koalas going back to the wild

Thousands of creatures were killed and injured in last summer's blazes on South Australia's Kangaroo Island.

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We want to live, overworked delivery drivers say

Families in South Korea are reeling after the deaths of 14 delivery workers this year from what they call overwork.

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#EndSars protests: How Anthony Unuode gave his life for a better Nigeria

Nigerians pay tribute to #EndSars protester Anthony Unuode after he was killed in the capital.

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Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.

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How to follow the election on the BBC

Find out how to stay in touch with live election results on TV, radio, online, and on social media.

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Third of staff 'fear catching Covid at work'

The poorest paid are particularly worried - but are also the least likely to speak up, research finds.

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US businesses brace for election unrest

Shopskeepers have been boarding up windows in anticipation of unrest.

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Indians asked to eat more sugar to tackle oversupply

India is already the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener

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Vienna shooting: Deadly attack in Austria's capital

At least one person has been killed and several wounded after several shootings in the Austrian capital.

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US election: A wild three-year campaign in three minutes

Billions of dollars spent, dozens of candidates, two nominees, one pandemic - we take a look back.

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Coronavirus: Behind the scenes of developing a Covid-19 vaccine

Meet the scientists who use social media to show people what they do to develop a coronavirus vaccine in the lab.

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Three elders give advice for Trump and Biden

From deep in the Maasai lands of Kenya to high in the mountains of Tibet, we found this advice for Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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Covid: Ryanair losses grow and passenger numbers plunge

The airline expects losses to continue increasing after 80% fewer people flew with the airline.

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Credit card freeze extended for six months ahead of new lockdown

Customers who have not yet deferred a payment will be able to request one for up to six months.

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Australia Post boss resigns over luxury watches scandal

Christine Holgate faced criticism after public money was spent on Cartier watches for employees.

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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.

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New coronavirus lockdowns lead to oil price slump

Worries about a fall in global demand and US presidential election uncertainty have caused jitters.

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Typhoon Goni devastates Philippines islands

Typhoon Goni has caused destruction and flooding after striking parts of the Philippines.

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Typhoon Goni: Fears after Philippine municipality said to be 90% damaged

The Red Cross says initial assessments of Philippines municipality suggests widespread destruction.

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Machu Picchu reopens after eight-month Covid closure

The Peruvian authorities put on an ancient Incan ritual to reopen the Unesco World Heritage site.

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New best story on Hacker News: Danish military intelligence uses XKEYSCORE to tap cables in co-op with the NSA

Danish military intelligence uses XKEYSCORE to tap cables in co-op with the NSA
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New coronavirus lockdowns lead to oil price slump

Worries about a fall in global demand have caused jitters across commodities and share markets.

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Queensland to remain closed to greater Sydney and Victoria

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resists calls to reopen her Australian state, after a historic election win.

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Ant Group: How it became a financial giant

As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire.

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Robert Fisk, veteran UK journalist, dies aged 74

Working as a Middle East correspondent since the 1970s, he interviewed Osama Bin Laden three times.

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Ethnic Mongolians battle to keep their language and culture alive in China

A reduction in Mongolian language teaching has prompted rare protests in China’s northern border region.

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Geneva: Why the world's highest minimum wage was needed

Geneva is very wealthy, but not everyone is rich and now it has the world's highest minimum salary.

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Could Israeli-Arab peace deals spark an arms race?

Potential US weapons sales are prompting warnings of a new cycle of proliferation, says Tom Bateman.

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Churails: Why a feminist detective show was banned in Pakistan

A web series faces backlash in Pakistan for its bold subject matter and stereotype-smashing female leads.

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US election 2020: Does climate change impact the vote?

Two Republicans, one Democrat and one independent voter talk about climate change.

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US election 2020: Why does the vote matter to people in UK?

How could a Trump or a Biden win have an impact on the lives of people in the UK?

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