Sunday, October 17, 2021

Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space

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The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.

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Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit

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About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out.

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Sudan: Protesters take to streets

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Opponents of Sudan's transition to democracy demonstrate in Khartoum, urging the army to take control.

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Haiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince

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As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped.

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Venezuelan President Maduro's close aide extradited to US

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Venezuela halted talks with the opposition after Alex Saab was flown from Cape Verde to the US.

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Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

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The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.

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Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence

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Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths.

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The Chinese film beating Bond and Marvel at the box office

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The success of The Battle at Lake Changjin is bad news for Hollywood which wants to grow in China.

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Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

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What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?

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How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up

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French police killed up to 300 people in 1961, throwing some of them into the River Seine to drown them.

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Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe

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A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.

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Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens

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The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.

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Saturday, October 16, 2021

Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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