Monday, September 13, 2021

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

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The militants target civilians in Panjshir, the BBC finds, despite promises of restraint.

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Nigeria jailbreak in Kabba: Prisoners on the run after armed raid

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About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed the facility in Kogi state on Sunday.

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MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage

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After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments.

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Naftali Bennett makes first visit to Egypt by an Israeli PM in a decade

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Naftali Bennett meets President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Politeness leaving people at the mercy of fraudsters

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Banks warn that people do not want to appear rude rather than cutting off unsolicited phone calls.

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BrewDog appoints 'blue-chip reputation' chairman

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Allan Leighton joins the Aberdeenshire brewing firm which had been hit by criticism from former employees.

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Abimael Guzmán: Peru ponders fate of Shining Path leader's body

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Officials fear that if he is buried his gravesite could become a rallying point for extremists.

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Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid

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It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month.

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Primark says trend for comfort wear has continued

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The discount fashion chain says shoppers are still stocking up on leggings and cycle shorts.

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Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop

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The first papal visit in 18 years produces pleasure and puzzlement after a brief stop in Hungary.

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Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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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