World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football".

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Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting

Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here.

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Avanti West Coast: Rail boss apologises for recent disruption

Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express have been criticised for reduced timetables and cancellations.

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Money-off energy scheme set out to avoid blackouts

Households will be offered discounts on their electricity bills if they cut peak-time use over the winter.

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Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract .

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Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.

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Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial

Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.

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Morbi bridge collapse: A death trap for Indian children

Over a third of the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse were children, some as young as two years old.

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Life tough for millions of households, says Sainsbury's boss

The supermarket reports a fall in profits and says shoppers are "watching every penny and every pound".

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One in four have accents mocked at work - survey

Almost half of those surveyed have also faced jibes over their accents in a social setting.

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Paris Masters: Rafael Nadal loses to Thomas Paul with Dan Evans and Jack Draper eliminated

Rafael Nadal is beaten by Thomas Paul at Paris Masters while Britons Dan Evans and Jack Draper are also eliminated.

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The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters.

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Your next job interview could take place in virtual reality

Job interviews can now take place in VR worlds with a computer asking the questions.

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Why lasers are being used to write inside diamonds

A British company is using unique technology to inscribe diamonds with sophisticated lasers.

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China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down

The move may have an impact on production of the new iPhone 14, which is made at Foxconn's factory.

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Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband

The man is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

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Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates

The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step.

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Mother wins £60,000 over Morrisons discrimination

Donna Patterson said the supermarket had mistreated her after she returned to work from maternity leave.

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US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions

The ruling could end decades-old policies designed to help applicants previously seen to face discrimination.

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UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding

Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration the government withdrew £100m in funding.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.

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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young

Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.

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Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.

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Ukraine war: Wave of strikes hit major cities including Kyiv

The strikes come after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.

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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Videos show a number of people being treated on the street by emergency services, surrounded by large crowds.

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Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.

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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture.

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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

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Maurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence

Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied.

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Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.

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Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours.

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What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire.

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British kayaker rescued clinging to buoy in Channel

A British man is saved by a Dutch fishing boat after his kayak capsized miles off the French coast.

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National Highways apologises over smart motorway sign failure

Drivers reported "mile upon mile" of lane closure warnings and "unreadable" overhead signs.

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Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes

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Giant UK gas storage site reopened ahead of winter

Centrica is reopening its Rough gas storage facility to increase the UK's capacity by 50%.

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Ros Atkins On… Hu Jintao's China Congress exit

A look at why China's former leader was led out of Communist Party Congress.

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China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China.

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Credit Suisse cuts 9,000 jobs to stem losses

After a series of scandals and financial losses the Swiss banking giant is cutting jobs and restructuring the business.

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Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year.

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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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