China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China.

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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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Democrats propose partial rollback of Trump tax cuts

Under new plans, corporate and income tax would rise for the wealthiest companies and individuals.

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Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.

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Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign

Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban.

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Man arrested with bayonet and machete near US Capitol

Police say the man claimed to be "on patrol" and talked about white supremacy when he was arrested.

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Tesco zero-waste trial launches at 10 stores in England

The trial will enable shoppers to buy certain products in reusable packaging they can return to stores.

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French slave statue defaced in apparent racist attack

A statue of Modeste Testas, an African slave, has been vandalised with white paint in Bordeaux.

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Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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