Saturday, September 18, 2021

Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

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Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot.

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Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row

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The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal.

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US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

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A US inquiry has found a drone strike in Kabul in late August killed 10 innocent people, a US official says.

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

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With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food.

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Travel restriction changes 'positive', say airlines

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Scrapping traffic light system and PCR tests is "a shot in the arm" for industry, airlines say.

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Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

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The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit.

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Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

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Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.

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World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

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Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says.

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'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

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In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food.

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Meat processors in government talks over gas shortage

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A shortage of carbon dioxide could hit meat production and packaging, UK processors warn.

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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

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Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

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The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission.

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

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The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

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More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses

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Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.

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Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK

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Deal means Gap will still have a UK high street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.

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French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds

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A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister.

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Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

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The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media.

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New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

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New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert".

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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

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The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

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Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

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The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party.

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US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis

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The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions.

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Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre

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The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes.

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Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

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New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Itsu increases pay to a minimum of £10.40 an hour

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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

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

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