Sunday, November 28, 2021

Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

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Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

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Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".

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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

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The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

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Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

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A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.

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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

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Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

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Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

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The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

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Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

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Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

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A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

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The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.

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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

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Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

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Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

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The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

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Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

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The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

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The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

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Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

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The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

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This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

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The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

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Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

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Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

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Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

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An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

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737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns

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Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

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Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

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The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

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He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.

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Browns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams

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Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May.

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

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South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

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UK car output suffers worst October for 65 years

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Chip shortages lead to production dropping to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956.

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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

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Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant

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Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.

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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

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What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death?

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

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The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

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Covid: Airlines' share prices plunge on new variant

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BA-owner IAG and EasyJet see their shares fall ahead of a suspension of flights from six countries.

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

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The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

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France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.

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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

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It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

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Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

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Watchdog questions effectiveness of Kickstart job placement scheme

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It is unclear whether the placement scheme for 16-24 year olds is working, says National Audit Office.

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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

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Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.

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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts'

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Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.

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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

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The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

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Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

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A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

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At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

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It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.

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