Tuesday, November 2, 2021

COP26 Bangladesh: If tidal surges destroy our house, where will we go?

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How villagers in Bangladesh's coastal areas are struggling with the impact of climate change.

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Fishing row: France delays sanctions as talks over access continue

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Paris has stepped back from a threat to block British fishing boats from its ports from midnight.

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Melbourne Cup: Verry Elleegant wins Australia's biggest race

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The mare upsets favourite Incentivise and Britain's Spanish Mission to claim Australia's prestigious race.

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Squid Game crypto token collapses in apparent scam

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Inspired by the hugely popular Netflix series Squid Game, the tokens had rocketed in value.

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Timed Teaser: Who entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

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Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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COP26: Climate change graph 'needs more colours' as world gets hotter

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The creator of the graphic representing world temperature said it will get "darker and darker".

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Day of the Dead parade returns to Mexico City after Covid

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The James Bond-inspired carnival fills Mexico City with skeletons, dancers and giant sculptures.

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My day at COP26: 'I told world leaders: We're not drowning, we're fighting'

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Samoan climate activist Brianna Fruean addressed world leaders at COP26 - she describes what it felt like to speak up for Pacific islanders.

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US Supreme Court hears arguments in controversial Texas abortion case

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The justices will decide whether providers and the government can challenge Texas' abortion ban.

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Monday, November 1, 2021

COP26: India PM Narendra Modi pledges net zero by 2070

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The pledge misses a key goal of the COP26 summit for all nations to commit to net zero by 2050.

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COP26: David Attenborough says world is looking to leaders

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The naturalist urges climate summit delegates to "turn tragedy into triumph" for young people.

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Oromo Liberation Army: On the ground with Ethiopian fighters

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The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga gains special access to Ethiopia's Oromo Liberation Army.

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Bluegreen is the latest energy firm to go bust

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The firm, which has 5,900 customers, says it is in an "unsustainable situation".

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Who is the outgoing Barclays boss Jes Staley?

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Jes Staley resigns as Barclays chief executive after six years in charge of the British bank.

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Military officers condemn CIA torture as a stain on America

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Military jury asks for clemency in case of Majid Khan and rebukes his alleged treatment by the CIA.

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People feared trapped in Nigeria high-rise collapse in Lagos

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The multi-storey building in Lagos was under construction before being reduced to a pile of rubble.

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Handball federation changes uniform rules after bikini row

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A campaign had pushed for an overhaul after Norway's team were fined for wearing shorts in July.

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Walkers crisp supply disruption to last for weeks

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The Leicester-based crisp giant says it is prioritising production of its most popular flavours.

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Attila Hildmann: Judiciary mole suspected of leaks to conspiracist

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Berlin officials say Covid lockdown sceptic Attila Hildmann was passed data about a probe into him.

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Chinese version of Fortnite to close

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Epic Games has not explained the decision to end the game in China.

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Covid-19 deaths pass five million worldwide

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Vaccines have slowed the death rate, but officials warn of worrying rises in some countries.

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Households to stay worse off than pre-Covid until 2023, says watchdog

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The UK's independent forecaster warns household finances will not return to 2019 levels for two more years.

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Covid-19: Single case shuts down Shanghai Disneyland

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The Chinese theme park closes for at lest two days after a visitor tests positive.

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Yemen war: Deadly missile attack on Marib religious school

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The Yemeni government blames Houthi rebels for the attack, which killed or wounded 29 civilians.

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UK could take legal action against France over fishing row, says Liz Truss

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The foreign secretary accuses France of "unfair behaviour" as it warns it could block British boats.

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Barclays boss Jes Staley steps down over Epstein inquiry

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Jes Staley is leaving the bank following an investigation into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Ryanair recovery continues despite more losses

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Boss Michael O'Leary expects heavy ticket discounting this winter to fill the airline's aircraft.

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Barclays boss Jes Staley steps down over Epstein inquiry

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Jes Staley is leaving the bank following an investigation into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Covid: Emotional reunions as Australia's border reopens

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International travellers hug loved ones at Sydney Airport for the first time in 20 months.

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Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

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Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know."

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Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN's doorstep

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Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital.

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Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

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Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man.

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Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock

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Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru.

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One dead in Czech cable car crash

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The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell.

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Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

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Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final.

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Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

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US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26.

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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

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Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".

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UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

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Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court".

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UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war

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The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal.

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Sunday, October 31, 2021

Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee

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Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage.

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Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic

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Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same.

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Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

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Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.

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Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train

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Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line.

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Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

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Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.

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Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

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Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house.

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Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

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The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.

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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

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A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

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Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

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Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change.

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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

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The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

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