Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

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Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

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UK announces plan to boost overseas trade

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The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government.

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British Columbia battered by huge storm

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Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.

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Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

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Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

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Arm-Nvidia deal: UK orders further inquiry

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The UK's competition watchdog is told to investigate the proposed takeover further.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Two energy suppliers stop trading as gas price soars

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Neon Reef and Social Energy Supply have become the latest domestic suppliers to cease trading.

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Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

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The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.

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Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

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The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well.

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Mexico's most wanted: Wife of cartel boss 'El Mencho' held

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Rosalinda González is suspected of running the finances of her husband's Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Amazon to pay $500,000 over concealed Covid cases

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The delivery giant left its workers "terrified and powerless", says California's attorney general.

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Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

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The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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Row over sale of insurer LV= escalates

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The insurer's bosses say rival Royal London is trying to destabilise a sale to private equity firm Bain.

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Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

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Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.

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Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

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A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan.

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Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

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The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks.

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Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

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Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies.

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France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions

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About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration.

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Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

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Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies.

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Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

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Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

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Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

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There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.

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Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo

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Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022.

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Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

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The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud.

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Jobs recovery continues despite end of furlough

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The number of workers on payrolls rose in October despite the end of the job support scheme.

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How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

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India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

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The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

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Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law

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The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting.

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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

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The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

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The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.

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Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

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The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control.

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

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As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests.

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Ecuador prison and armed forces chiefs resign after riots

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The move came after 68 inmates were killed in a deadly fight in a Guayaquil jail over the weekend.

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Steve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges

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Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials.

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Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

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The homes of Frank Lampard and Tamara Ecclestone were among those targeted by the jewellery thieves.

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Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

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Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

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Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

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The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules.

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Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

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The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants.

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Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs

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Apple's digital driver's licence scheme has strict stipulations and may costs taxpayers.

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Xbox 20th anniversary: 'Will we have TVs in 20 years time?'

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks to BBC podcast Press X to Continue on the console's 20th anniversary.

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HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped

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Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links.

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Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

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As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

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China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

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The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar.

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Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

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Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce.

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Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

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Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home.

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Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

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Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

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Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

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They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

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Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK

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The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK and its boss will relocate.

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Real Living Wage rises to £9.90 an hour

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More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase.

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No turkey shortage, says British Poultry Council

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There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety.

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Charities facing a 'perfect storm' as demand rises

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Research given to the BBC reveals hundreds of charities face rising demand for services this winter.

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

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The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

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