EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port.

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The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet

How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places.

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Millions face winter finance squeeze, says charity

Low-income families face a £710 rise in costs, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates.

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Working from home: Staff abuse it, says City boss

Staff should not have the right to ask for flexible working from day one of new job, an employer says.

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Morocco's Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough."

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Melvin Van Peebles: 'Godfather of black cinema' dies at 89

Melvin Van Peebles, famous for 70s films including Watermelon Man, died in New York aged 89.

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Taiwan seeks entry into key trade pact before China

Taiwan has warned that its application into the CPTPP could be affected should China join first.

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Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM.

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Afghanistan's female volleyball players tell of threats and fear

Afghan female volleyball players tell the BBC that one of the squad was killed last month.

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Fighter, juggler, spaceman - who is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling?

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US economy continues to strengthen despite Delta, says Fed

The central bank may start paring back its emergency support for the economy 'soon' - but didn't say when.

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Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia.

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Food firms warn of panic-buying this Christmas

Empty supermarket shelves may become commonplace as labour shortages bite, industry bodies say.

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Air pollution: Even worse than we thought - WHO

The WHO is slashing recommended maximum limits of key pollutants as evidence of danger mounts.

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I'm a Celebrity: Crew member's Covid case triggers lockdown

A crew member on I'm a Celebrity tests positive, sending thousands into lockdown and sparking a backlash.

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Bolsonaro: Fact-checking claims by the Brazilian leader at UN

Mr Bolsonaro's speech to the UN had a number of claims in it, which we've looked into.

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Melbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country

One resident thought the 5.9 magnitude quake was just his neighbours doing an intense workout.

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Cavers descend into Yemen's 'Well of Hell' for first time

The 112m-deep pit has long been shunned by many local people, who believe it harbours genies.

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Travel rule change delayed by lateral flow test shortage

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says private Covid testing firms cannot supply enough lateral flow tests.

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President Biden pledges 500m more vaccine doses to developing world

This would bring the total US commitment on vaccines shared overseas to 1.1 bn.

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La Palma volcano buries homes under molten rock in Canary Islands

Lava from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano is destroying hundreds of buildings.

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Ukraine leader's aide survives assassination attempt

President Zelensky vows a strong response after his aide's car is struck by a volley of bullets.

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Myanmar: Whole town flees amid fierce fighting

Fighting between the army and militia forces in Thantlang, Chin state, has worsened in recent days.

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The Many Saints of Newark: Sopranos prequel impresses many critics

Michael Gandolfini plays a teenage Tony Soprano, who was portrayed by his father James on TV.

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US lifting ban on imports of British lamb, says Boris Johnson

The PM says farmers can export to the US, and insists the chances of a wider trade deal are not fading.

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Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive

The US is flying migrants out of a Texas border town where 13,000 have gathered in makeshift camps.

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Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models.

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German cashier shooting linked to Covid-19 conspiracies

A man suspected of killing a cashier is linked to conspiracy theorists and far-right politics.

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Melbourne protests: Third day of violent anti-vaccine demonstrations

Demonstrators have been marching against lockdowns and mandatory vaccines in Australia's second largest city.

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Gas crisis: Head of regulator warns more customers face hit

The energy regulator says "well above" hundreds of thousands of customers may be left in limbo as more suppliers fold.

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Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry

With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine.

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Fraudsters steal £4m a day as crime surges

Total losses through fraud rockets by 30% in the first half of the year, with many victims not refunded.

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Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story

A lawsuit accuses Mary Trump and reporters of an "insidious plot" to obtain confidential documents.

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CIA officer 'suffered from Havana syndrome' during India trip

US media say the officer fell ill while visiting India with CIA Director William Burns this month.

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Mask-wearing on public transport sees big drop

Only 20% still wear masks at train stations now it is no longer compulsory, according to Network Rail.

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Pew study: Little change in India's religious make-up in 70 years

The population trebled in 70 years but saw few changes to its religious composition, a study shows.

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Government strikes deal to restart CO2 production

It comes after one industry group warned shoppers could start noticing gaps on shelves within days.

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Where does the UK get its gas and is it facing a shortage this winter?

A surge in gas prices has prompted fears of hard times ahead - but how bad could it get?

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Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan PM says

Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the BBC's John Simpson about events in neighbouring Afghanistan.

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World faces decisive decade - Biden

Joe Biden calls for joint action on world problems in his first speech to UN General Assembly as US president.

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Russian students grieve after deadly Perm university attack

The city of Perm is holding a day of mourning after a gunman killed six people, including teenagers.

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World War Two: The brothers who fled Nazi occupation by kayak

The "Engelandvaarders" who paddled from the Netherlands to England 80 years ago.

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Imran Khan: Afghan women 'are very strong'

Pakistan's prime minster suggests that, in time, women can "assert their rights" under the Taliban.

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Inflation to remain higher for two years, warns OECD

The UK is expected to have inflation of 3% at the end of 2022, the highest rate of the advanced economies.

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New Zealand Covid: Men caught smuggling KFC into lockdown-hit Auckland

The pair, who were also carrying large amounts of cash, could face six months in prison.

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Staff to gain day one right to request flexible working

Under government proposals, all employees will be given the right to request flexible working.

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Third Russian accused by UK police of poison attack

Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the senior member of the Russian military intelligence team.

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Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants

Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation.

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Canary Islands volcano: Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea

Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort.

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Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash, of the group Labelle, dies at 76

Dash was a co-founder of the rock/R&B group Labelle, best known for their 1975 hit Lady Marmalade.

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