Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech

The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles.

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Ebrar Karakurt: Supporters rally around Turkish volleyballer after abuse

Ebrar Karakurt was abused online after posting a photo with her girlfriend on Instagram.

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Malala: 'Futures of Afghan child refugees aren't lost'

Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012.

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'New York vaccine mandate could destroy my restaurant'

City residents need to be jabbed to use restaurants, gyms and theatres - and businesses are worried.

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Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick

Text messages asking for a fee to deliver a package are responsible for most "smishing" fraud.

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Afghanistan: Life in Kabul after the Taliban victory

BBC video journalist Malik Mudassir speaks about life in the city after its capture by the Taliban.

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How the Taliban stormed across Afghanistan in ten days

The Taliban took their first city on 6 Aug and arrived in Kabul just over a week later.

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Venezuela opposition politician Guevara freed after talks

Freddy Guevara is freed after two days of talks between opposition and government representatives.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Spectators will not be allowed at the Games

Spectators will not be allowed at Paralympic Games events in Tokyo, organisers confirm.

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Chaos at Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee Taliban

Video shows crowds of Afghans attempting to flee, as the Taliban take over the capital.

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Afghans arrive in Delhi after Taliban take over Kabul

Afghans arrive at Delhi airport in India after the Taliban take control of the country.

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Afghanistan: 'Women won't be silenced by the Taliban'

Teacher and human rights activist Pashtana Durrani questions what the Taliban are saying on women's rights.

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Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate's home

Protesters attack the PM-designate's home after 27 people are killed while queueing for fuel.

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Airlines reroute flights from Afghan airspace

United Airlines and British Airways have stopped using airspace after the Taliban swept into Kabul.

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How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.

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UK defence giant Ultra agrees to £2.6bn Cobham takeover

The deal to buy the major supplier to the Royal Navy is being monitored by the UK government.

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Pingdemic: 'We got close to complete shutdown'

Businesses say self-isolation rule changes will have a "massive impact" on reducing staff shortages.

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There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

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Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react?

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Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.

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House prices fall for first time this year

House prices have fallen for the first time this year as demand for bigger houses shrinks.

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Watchdog urges tighter rules for ticket firms

The Competition and Markets Authority calls for stronger laws to tackle illegal ticket resales.

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Efforts to curb energy tariffs 'greenwashing'

The government is reviewing whether all so-called green tariffs are really good for the environment.

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Streaming service DAZN seeks to shake up TV sport

Boss James Rushton has ambitious expansion plans for the service dubbed "the Netflix of sport".

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India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.

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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

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How can new technology protect outdoor workers?

Working outdoors in extreme heat can be deadly, new tech and better protection for workers could help.

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Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover.

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Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know.

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Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery.

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Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson.

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Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as Ghani flees

The militants are on the brink of taking total control now that US-led forces have all but withdrawn.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search rubble for survivors

More than 300 people are known to have died after a powerful earthquake hit the nation on Saturday.

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ICYMI: Little Amal the walking refugee puppet and Perseid meteor shower

We also travel back to the Ice Age and to Sao Paulo's tallest building in this week's round-up.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul

Negotiations are reportedly taking place for a peaceful transition of power as people flee the city.

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Germany football legend Muller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller dies at the age of 75.

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Taliban spokesman tells BBC they are 'awaiting a peaceful transfer of power'

The BBC's Yalda Hakim was contacted by a spokesperson for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, live on air.

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Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people.

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Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

India is celebrating 75 years of independence as it continues to battle coronavirus.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

The militant group takes the eastern city of Jalalabad without a fight as it closes in on the capital.

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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed.

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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines.

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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region?

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Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two.

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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle.

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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret.

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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare.

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Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair

Early results show Edgar Lungu, who is seeking a second term, trailing rival Hakainde Hichilema.

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