Monday, September 13, 2021

UK must prepare for more economic shocks, says TUC

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The Covid pandemic will not be a one-off, with climate chaos already a reality, says Frances O'Grady.

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Covid: Legal action begins over quarantine hotel rules

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A law firm representing travellers is taking the government to court over the UK's quarantine hotel policy.

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The epicentre of Britain's pandemic house price boom

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House prices have surged in many parts of the UK - and in one district they have risen by 29% in a year.

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The first hate-crime attack after 9/11

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The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona.

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Could a reboot make social media a nicer place?

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A Harvard University project will explore whether social media can be de-toxed

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Match crowd catches falling cat in a flag

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The cat used one of its nine lives at the American football match in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists

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Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe.

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Sunday, September 12, 2021

Ryanair: Holiday prices likely to rise sharply soon

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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says fewer flights amid spiking demand will lead to higher prices.

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Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students

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Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe an Islamic dress code.

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Iran and UN watchdog reach deal over nuclear site monitoring

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Tehran allows the UN's nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at key facilities.

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Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary

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A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude.

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Ricciardo wins Italian GP after Hamilton & Verstappen crash

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McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a harrowing crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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ICYMI: A big week for small things

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Here's a round-up of some the week's news you might have missed.

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It means everything - Raducanu on historic US Open win

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Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy as her fairytale in New York culminates in the ultimate happy ending.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu - the key facts about Britain's Grand Slam winner

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Motorsport, Romania and Dina Asher-Smith - a few things you should know about Britain's teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

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Emma Raducanu tells BBC she's 'ready for anything'

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The new US Open champion spoke to the BBC after beating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets.

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Emma Raducanu: US Open champion 'outstanding', says the Queen

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The Queen leads the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old Briton clinches the US Open title with victory against Leylah Fernandez.

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Emma Raducanu's hometown celebrates US Open win

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This is how people in Bromley, London – including her former tennis coach – reacted to the result.

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England vaccine passport plans ditched, Sajid Javid says

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A vaccine passport scheme for nightclubs and large events in England will not be going ahead, minister says.

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FBI begins declassifying documents into Saudi 9/11 links

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The memo lists some contact between Saudi nationals and hijackers, but does not implicate the government.

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Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69

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María Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69.

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Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban

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The meeting is expected to highlight differences over Mr Orban's anti-immigrant policies.

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Women's state pension: 'It is like you've lived one big lie'

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How women born in the 1950s had their retirement plans upended by state pension age changes.

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TUC: Jobs at risk if UK fails to hit carbon emissions target

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Trade bodies and unions say the UK is slipping behind other nations on green investment.

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British teenager Raducanu storms to US Open title

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Emma Raducanu ends Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beats Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open.

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Why are there food queues in Sri Lanka?

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With a weak economy and worsening Covid-19 situation, a food emergency has been declared in the country.

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Keeping up with the Californians: Recall vote 2021

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A ragtag bunch of 46 challengers hope voters will remove the governor and let them run California.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones

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The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet.

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Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

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Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas.

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Families and leaders mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

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Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks.

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US remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11

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Ceremonies are held in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania to mark the lives lost 20 years ago.

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Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error

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Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say.

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Saturday, September 11, 2021

Abimael Guzmán: Peru's Shining Path guerrilla leader dies at 86

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Guzmán led the Maoist rebel group which in the 1980s almost brought the Peruvian state to its knees.

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9/11 anniversary: Moment of silence as families recite names of victims

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On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, New York City held a moment of silence for the lost 2,977 lives.

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Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike

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Media question both the intelligence behind the US attack on a car in Kabul and the claims of success.

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US Open: Record-chasing Novak Djokovic sets up final with Daniil Medvedev

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Novak Djokovic keeps alive his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam by reaching the US Open final, where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

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9/11 anniversary: Official commemorations under way

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A minute's silence will mark the exact times the hijacked planes crashed in three states.

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20 years on from 9/11 a trial like no other begins at Guantanamo Bay

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After two decades, the trial of 5 men accused of involvement in the 9/11 attacks finally begins

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Escaped zebras spark double takes and denials in Maryland

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They have been roaming Maryland for more than a week. A US politician says: "I did not let them loose".

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Haiti PM asked to testify in President's assassination hearing

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Ariel Henry has been asked why he spoke to the main suspect in the slaying of President Moise.

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What is 'individual transport' and why is it important?

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At the first major car sector event since Covid environmentally-friendly mobility was the hot topic.

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Delays in state pension payments 'causing anxiety'

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Hundreds of new state pension claimants failed to receive payments owing to Covid and staffing problems.

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Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation

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Former health minister Agnès Buzyn is investigated for "endangering lives" after leaving her role.

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Two of six Palestinian prison escapees recaptured - Israel

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A manhunt was launched after six inmates tunnelled out of a prison in northern Israel on Monday.

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Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez fights for glory

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The 19-year-old was ranked 73rd in the world, but now has a shot at winning the US Open.

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Alpha Condé: Guinea's ousted president in good health, Ecowas says

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West African envoys meet Alpha Condé, who was detained during a coup last week.

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Apple dealt major blow in Epic Games trial

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A judge in the Apple vs Epic trial says Apple must give app developers alternative payment options.

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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers charged under national security law

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Three members of a pro-democracy group appeared in court on Friday charged with subversion.

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Why Don't We: US boy band accuse manager of mental and financial abuse

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US group Why Don't We claim they were made "hostages in our own home" and had their food restricted.

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Driver shortage: 50,000 more HGV driving tests promised a year

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The government will make it quicker to get an HGV driver licence, amid an industry-wide shortage.

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