Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds

A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen.

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Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed

It is the latest big carrier to offer incentives for getting vaccinated as US infections surge.

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Somali President Farmajo cuts PM Roble's powers amid row over missing spy

The president cuts the prime minister's powers, raising fears of renewed armed conflict in Mogadishu.

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Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande

The city aims to draw attention to victims of sexual violence after Eunice Osayande's death in 2018.

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North Korea reveals train-launched missile system

North Korean state media has unveiled what appears to be a new rail-based ballistic missile system.

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Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding.

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Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display

Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century.

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Aukus: China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as irresponsible

The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.

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Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into Lebanon to ease shortages

Lebanon's economic collapse has left the country dangerously short of fuel and electricity.

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John Lewis charters ships to ensure Christmas stock arrives

The department store chain says it is trying everything to get goods to the UK for the holiday season.

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Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told.

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Covid-19: France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers

The country has made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all healthcare and care home workers.

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US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China

Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump.

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Biden calls Australian PM 'that fellow down under'

US President Joe Biden appeared to forget Scott Morrison's name during a video conference.

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Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links

The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen.

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Marks & Spencer blames Brexit as it closes 11 French stores

Brexit has made it "near impossible" for it to supply fresh and chilled products to France, the retailer says.

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Vectura: Marlboro giant seals takeover of UK inhaler firm

Philip Morris International clinches its £1.1bn bid for the UK inhaler firm Vectura.

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Co-op to start selling groceries on Amazon Prime

Shoppers will be able to order Co-op's full range of groceries via Amazon across the UK by Christmas.

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Nicki Minaj: Trinidad minister criticises rapper's vaccine tweet

The singer has been accused of spreading vaccine disinformation on the social media site.

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Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air

The Indonesian capital is among the worst air polluted cities in the world.

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Is Aukus pact a power shift in Asia Pacific?

The agreement will increase Western presence in the region, amid concerns about China's growing influence.

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Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops

President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success".

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Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power.

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Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group".

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Itsu increases pay to a minimum of £10.40 an hour

The Asian food restaurant is increasing the hourly wage for entry level staff by 11%.

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Primark promises to make clothes more sustainable - and affordable

The chain says its clothes will stay reasonably priced but will be more sustainably sourced.

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Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS

Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as "nothing personal".

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Australia's Curtin University wants 'unethical' AI study retracted

The Australian university says the facial recognition study co-funded by China breached guidelines.

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Simone Biles testifies at Senate hearing into Nassar

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are speaking at a Senate inquiry into claims the FBI mishandled sex abuse reports.

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Finance firms urge black students to apply for internships

A new work experience scheme is aiming to increase the number of black people working in finance.

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Mexico drug lord 'The Viceroy' sentenced to 28 years

Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took control of the Juárez cartel after his brother died in a botched operation.

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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

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FCA wants celebrities to warn of investment risks

Influencers are part of the regulator's plan to highlight decisions over high-risk investments.

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Firms fined over 'frustrating' nuisance messages

We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct are fined for sending millions of nuisance messages.

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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan

Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars.

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Texas abortion: Biden administration requests abortion law pause

The new law bans abortion from as early as six weeks, when many women do not know they are pregnant.

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Job vacancies: How do I find a new job and who is hiring?

There are record numbers of empty positions, figures show, so which sectors are looking to recruit?

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EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs the "political will" to intervene militarily without the US.

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Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era

A new study suggests the sculptures in Saudi Arabia are far older than previously thought.

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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault.

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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs

The partnership is looking to fill 7,000 temporary roles across its shops, department stores and warehouses.

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Curious bears crash football game in India

The 'guests' showed some dribbling skills before disappearing into the forest with the ball.

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Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil

Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre.

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Countryside scraps leasehold ground rent rises

Leaseholders who bought homes from Countryside Properties will no longer be subject to ground rent rises.

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Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement

The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry

Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing.

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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs shaped fortunes of snakes

Snakes owe their success in part to the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Fashion house in backlash over 'racist' $1,190 sweatpants

Critics say the $1,190 pants, which come with a built-in pair of boxer shorts, rip off US hip hop culture.

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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically.

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