Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage

Many in China have been quick to point out the 18-year-old's half-Chinese heritage.

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Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says 'halo' safety system saved his life in crash

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's 'halo' safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix.

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Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife

Winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open was enough for Daniil Medvedev to finally celebrate - and he pulled out a move from a video game.

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UK scraps Covid-19 vaccine deal with French firm Valneva

The French firm says the deal was cancelled over allegations of a breach of the agreement, which it denies.

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Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country.

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Canada election: What is your 'ballot box' issue?

Three voters tell the BBC what issues are at stake and who they are voting for.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya.

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UK must prepare for more economic shocks, says TUC

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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Ryanair: Holiday prices likely to rise sharply soon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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US remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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'

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

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