Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran

Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time.

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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid

Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy.

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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.

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Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time

Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated.

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Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in California.

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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma

Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict.

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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.

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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.

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Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken

The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about.

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What we know so far

What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far.

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Pablo Escobar: Colombia sterilises drug lord's hippos

Twenty-four of more than 80 hippos are sterilised after scientists warn of the environmental impact.

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Cricket - CSK beat KKR to win fourth IPL title

Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final.

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Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands

Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life.

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Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions

Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks.

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Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users

Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable.

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Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes

The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high

Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC.

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US heating bills set to surge as energy costs jump

Bills could rise by as much as 54% this winter, the US Energy Information Administration says.

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Nike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965

Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old man.

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COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told

The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say.

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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

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Former Boeing 737 Max pilot charged with fraud

The pilot is charged with deceiving federal regulators evaluating 737 Max jets prior to approval.

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Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street.

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Balloon World Cup has first winner

If you say you've never played the balloon game, you're lying. And now there's an official World Cup.

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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

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German coalition plan sets bigger green targets

German politicians seek a faster exit from coal power as part of a coalition deal.

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Queensland, Australia: Motorcycle thief flees crime scene on tractor

Police officers chased the suspect through the streets in Queensland, Australia.

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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers.

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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers

At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar.

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Kongsberg attack: Norway probes bow and arrow suspect’s sanity

Psychiatrists examine a man suspected of killing five people with a bow and arrows in Norway.

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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard

Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard.

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Masten Wanjala: Kenyan child serial killer killed by mob

Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children.

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Agnes Tirop: Husband arrested in Kenya after athlete's death

Record-breaking long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found stabbed to death at her home on Wednesday.

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With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

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100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US

Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon.

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Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas

The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls.

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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

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Norway attack: Witness describes hearing 'thunk sound' of weapon

Residents in Kongsberg react to the bow and arrow attack in their neighbourhood.

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Ikea warns stock shortages to last into next year

The Swedish furniture giant says it will take another year before shipping and supplies return to normal.

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Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations

They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour.

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Afghanistan: Pakistan airline stops flights citing Taliban intimidation

Pakistan International Airlines complains of "heavy-handedness" by the Taliban authorities.

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Nigeria confirms death of Iswap leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi

Abu Musab al-Barnawi was the head of the West African branch of the Islamic State group.

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Travel bosses demand date for PCR test switch

It is time for the UK government to confirm when the changes will come into force, say bosses.

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Gunfire erupts on Beirut streets after port explosion protest

Five people are shot dead in gun battles following a protest over the Beirut port blast investigation.

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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation

The Bank of England's Sir Jon Cunliffe raises concerns about the financial stability risk of cryptocurrencies.

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Lamu murder: Death sentence for popular Chinese vlogger's killer

The man set his ex-wife alight during her livestream, causing outrage across the country.

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Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus

The band have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible.

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