Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Paris attacks 2015: Historic trial of 20 suspects to open in France

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Twenty men are going on trial in Paris accused of involvement in France's worst post-WWII atrocity.

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Amazon pays £492m in UK tax as sales surge to £20.6bn

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The online retail giant saw UK sales rise by 50% last year amid a Covid-driven hike in demand.

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Rents outside London rising at fastest rate since 2008

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Rents are increasing at their fastest pace in more than 10 years, according to property website Zoopla.

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Mexico: Powerful earthquake hits Acapulco

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The magnitude-seven quake was felt strongly around 370 km away in Mexico City.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: TPLF says 150 have died of starvation

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There is a "complete depletion of food stocks" in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, the TPLF says.

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Audio of Ripper the 'talking' Australian duck rediscovered

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The 1987 recording appears to show Ripper the Australian musk duck saying: "You bloody fool".

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German election: Merkel attacks left as polls point to defeat

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The German chancellor targets the centre-left favourite to succeed her, ahead of September elections.

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Tripwire boss steps down over support for Texas abortion law

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Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion.

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Taliban fire shots to disperse protest in Kabul

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Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday to demand women's rights and denounce Taliban rule.

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Water companies face chemical supply disruption

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Firms are told they can temporarily reduce the amount of chemicals used to purify drinking water.

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Game studio boss steps down over Texas abortion law

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Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion.

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Saipul Jamil: Row over sex offender appearing on Indonesian TV

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A petition asking to keep Saipul Jamil off TV screens has been signed by nearly 500,000 people.

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National Insurance rise could hit economy, business groups warn

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The "extraordinary timing" of the rise in National Insurance could "derail" the recovery, employers say.

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Perpetuus: Security review ordered into takeover of graphene firm

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UK business secretary intervenes in a takeover of Perpetuus over links to a Chinese academic.

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Mexico: Flash flooding sweeps away cars after heavy rain

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Heavy rain in central Mexico sparked flash floods in Ecatepec and Nexahualcóyotl.

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Climate change: Green groups call for COP26 postponement

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Vaccine inequality and travel challenges risk excluding many delegates from poorer nations.

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Climate change: Dragonflies spread north in warming world

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The expansion of dragonflies across Britain and Ireland is an indicator of climate change, say experts.

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Afghanistan: The pledge binding al-Qaeda to the Taliban

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The history of the complex relationship between the two groups.

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House prices at new high but pace of growth slows

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Prices are rising slowly in London, but more rapidly in Wales and south-west England, the Halifax says.

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Fear and excitement in El Salvador as Bitcoin becomes legal tender

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Millions of Salvadorians are expected to download a digital wallet app with $30 of free Bitcoin.

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Afghanistan: Taliban fire warning shots at protest in Kabul

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Unrest grows as more Afghans demand women's rights and chant anti-Taliban and anti-Pakistan slogans.

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Fear and excitement in El Salvador as Bitcoin becomes legal tender

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Millions of Salvadorians are expected to download a digital wallet app with $30 of free Bitcoin.

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Vietnamese man gets five years jail for spreading coronavirus

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Le Van Tri was found guilty of spreading the virus to eight people, one of whom eventually died.

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Justin Trudeau hit by stones on campaign trail

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The Canadian leader's campaign has been disrupted by protesters angry at a planned vaccine mandate.

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Wirathu: Myanmar military releases firebrand Buddhist monk

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Wirathu, dubbed the "Buddhist Bin Laden", is known for his anti-Muslim and pro-military views

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The South African farm turning flies into food for pets - and maybe people

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A South African company is aiming to take advantage of a new interest in protein-rich insects.

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Sebastian Vettel on speaking out as an LGBTQ+ ally: 'Everyone has the same right to love'

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Sebastian Vettel made headlines at the Hungarian Grand Prix by wearing a T-shirt in support of LGBTQ+ rights. He tells the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast why he is taking a stand.

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Monday, September 6, 2021

MH17 plane crash: Trial hears trauma of relatives demanding justice

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The Malaysian Airlines flight was downed over Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 people on board.

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'A hotel without linen is not a hotel'

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The laundry firms that provide bed linen for hotels across the UK are facing an unprecedented crisis.

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The Taliban embrace social media: 'We too want to change perceptions'

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Famed for their shunning of technology, the Taliban are realising they need to be on social media too.

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French film great Jean-Paul Belmondo dies at 88

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Star of Breathless, Jean-Paul Belmondo was one of France's most popular actors.

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Nizar Banat: Palestinian officers charged over activist's death

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Nizar Banat died shortly after being beaten in June, triggering an unprecedented wave of protests.

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Pensions: What is the triple lock and how does it work?

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Speculation is mounting that the chancellor will change the policy governing state pension rises, but why?

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Facebook apology as AI labels black men 'primates'

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The company says it was an "unacceptable error" and disabled the feature and launched an investigation.

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Jean-Pierre Adams: Former France international dies after 39 years in coma

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Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73.

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Saadi Gaddafi: Son of Libya's ex-leader freed from Tripoli jail

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Saadi Gaddafi was cleared of killing the Libyan football coach, and targeting protesters.

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Social care: What would a National Insurance rise mean for me?

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The government could raise National Insurance to help pay for social care in England.

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M&S warns of new food supplies threat as Brexit rules change

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Retailer warns of "significant disruption" to food imports when new paperwork comes in next month.

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Cash incentives on student accounts squeezed

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Upfront sums for opening an account are less generous than previous years, analysis shows.

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England sees 'boom' in second homes flipped to holiday lets

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More than 11,000 second homes become rental businesses since the pandemic began, research shows.

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Mexico City to swap Columbus statue for one of indigenous woman

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Mexico City's mayor said a statue of an Olmeca woman would replace that of the Italian explorer.

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Six Palestinian prisoners escape Israeli jail through tunnel

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Israel launches a huge manhunt after six militants dug their way out of the high-security jail.

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Belarus jail terms for opposition figures Kolesnikova and Znak

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Maria Kolesnikova receives 11 years in jail and Maxim Znak 10 on charges of trying to seize power.

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Staff shortages could last two years, says CBI

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Industry body the CBI wants immigration rules eased for lorry drivers, welders, butchers and bricklayers.

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Guinea coup: Soldiers seek to tighten grip after ousting Alpha Condé

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Ministers who served ousted President Alpha Condé are ordered to present themselves on Monday.

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Australian boy, 3, rescued after four days lost in bush

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Anthony "AJ" Elfalak was spotted by a helicopter, drinking water from a creek near his home.

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Sarah Harding: Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts lead tributes

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The singer died from cancer on Sunday aged 39, her mother confirmed on Instagram.

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US Open: Teenager Leylah Fernandez stuns Angelique Kerber to reach quarter-finals

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Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez continues her remarkable US Open run as she beats 2016 champion Angelique Kerber to reach the quarter-finals.

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Brazil v Argentina abandoned five minutes after kick-off after visiting players accused of Covid violation

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Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier is abandoned after Brazilian health officials walked onto the pitch minutes after kick off to object to the participation of three Argentine players.

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Israeli conjoined twins see each other for first time after surgery

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The Israeli twin girls were joined at the head but have been separated after a rare operation.

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