Friday, September 24, 2021

CIA 'removes Vienna boss' over Havana syndrome outbreak

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The mysterious illness has affected dozens of US personnel in the Austrian capital, US media report.

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New Zealand council's Zoom talks go viral as pretend meeting

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A New Zealand committee meeting gets almost 300,000 views as people use it to avoid being disturbed.

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Climate change: Construction companies told to stop knocking down buildings

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Britain’s top engineers are urging the government to stop buildings being demolished.

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German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era

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Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works.

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German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor?

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A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open.

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German elections 2021: 'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz bidding for chancellor

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The centre-left finance minister has led the polls in the run-up to the vote to succeed Angela Merkel.

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German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

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Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift.

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Kim Yo-jong says North Korea open to ending war if conditions met

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The sister of Kim Jong-un said she was open to the idea if the South stopped its "hostile policies".

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Kenyan basketballer: Sexual abuse rife for years

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A former basketball player in Kenya says sexual abuse has plagued the country's women's game for "many years".

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Mozambique militant attacks: 'So much destruction'

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The BBC's Anne Soy sees how Islamic militants have terrorised Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique.

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Mondelez threatens trademark battle over bar's lilac packaging

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Mondelez believes Primary Pantry's vegan fruit bar "exploits" the trademark of its Milka chocolates.

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India salon fined $271,000 for 'botching' model's haircut

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The court said the model suffered a huge loss due to the wrong haircut.

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George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin appeals against conviction

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says there were issues with the jury at his trial.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

UK payout to bereaved Afghan family was $143

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The compensation payment is one of hundreds by the Ministry of Defence, revealed for the first time.

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Theranos trial: Former US general 'amazed' by Elizabeth Holmes

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Gen Mattis, a former defence secretary, thought it was a mistake when the Theranos founder was accused of fraud.

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UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health boss

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The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC.

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Helmut Oberlander: Ex-Nazi death squad interpreter dies at 97 in Canada

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Helmut Oberlander is believed to have been the last suspected Nazi war criminal in Canada.

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Eliyantha White: Sri Lankan shaman dies of Covid after touting cure

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Eliyantha White said his anti-Covid potion could be poured into rivers to end the pandemic.

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The Wire creator avoids filming new show in Texas over abortion law

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David Simon says he "can't and won't ask female cast/crew to forgo civil liberties to film there".

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Eitan Biran: Italy cable car survivor to stay in Israel amid custody fight

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Relatives are fighting over who should care for Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash.

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Ministers prepare for worst in gas price crisis

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Business minister Paul Scully says the government needs to plan for a lengthy spell of high gas prices.

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BP closes some sites due to lorry driver shortage

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The oil firm said only "a handful" of sites are affected by the fuel supply issues.

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Advertising regulator to clampdown on greenwashing ads

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The Advertising Standards Authority will launch inquiries into false environmental claims made in ads.

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US Haiti envoy quits over migrant deportations

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Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane".

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Inflation: Bank of England says price rises to top 4% by year-end

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The Bank keeps interest rates at 0.1% and says there are signs of slowing economic growth.

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

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

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

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

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The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Food firms warn of panic-buying this Christmas

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Ukraine leader's aide survives assassination attempt

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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

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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

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

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