Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US

Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died.

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Four more small energy firms could go bust next week

Rising wholesale gas prices means some companies are unable to supply energy customers have paid for.

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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions.

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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

"Everything looks very dark," a schoolgirl tells the BBC as schools reopen for boys but not girls.

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Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too

Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing.

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Migrants in Texas: US 'to fly thousands back to Haiti'

Thousands of migrants are camping under a Texas-Mexico border bridge, in squalid conditions.

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Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot.

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Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row

The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal.

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US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

A US inquiry has found a drone strike in Kabul in late August killed 10 innocent people, a US official says.

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Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food.

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Travel restriction changes 'positive', say airlines

Scrapping traffic light system and PCR tests is "a shot in the arm" for industry, airlines say.

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Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit.

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Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.

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World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says.

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'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food.

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Meat processors in government talks over gas shortage

A shortage of carbon dioxide could hit meat production and packaging, UK processors warn.

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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission.

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses

Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.

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Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK

Deal means Gap will still have a UK high street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.

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French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds

A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister.

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Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media.

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New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert".

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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

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Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party.

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US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis

The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions.

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Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre

The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes.

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Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.

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Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds

A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen.

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Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed

It is the latest big carrier to offer incentives for getting vaccinated as US infections surge.

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Somali President Farmajo cuts PM Roble's powers amid row over missing spy

The president cuts the prime minister's powers, raising fears of renewed armed conflict in Mogadishu.

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Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande

The city aims to draw attention to victims of sexual violence after Eunice Osayande's death in 2018.

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North Korea reveals train-launched missile system

North Korean state media has unveiled what appears to be a new rail-based ballistic missile system.

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Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding.

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Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display

Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century.

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Aukus: China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as irresponsible

The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.

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Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into Lebanon to ease shortages

Lebanon's economic collapse has left the country dangerously short of fuel and electricity.

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John Lewis charters ships to ensure Christmas stock arrives

The department store chain says it is trying everything to get goods to the UK for the holiday season.

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Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told.

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Covid-19: France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers

The country has made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all healthcare and care home workers.

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US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China

Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump.

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Biden calls Australian PM 'that fellow down under'

US President Joe Biden appeared to forget Scott Morrison's name during a video conference.

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Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links

The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen.

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Marks & Spencer blames Brexit as it closes 11 French stores

Brexit has made it "near impossible" for it to supply fresh and chilled products to France, the retailer says.

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Vectura: Marlboro giant seals takeover of UK inhaler firm

Philip Morris International clinches its £1.1bn bid for the UK inhaler firm Vectura.

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Co-op to start selling groceries on Amazon Prime

Shoppers will be able to order Co-op's full range of groceries via Amazon across the UK by Christmas.

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Nicki Minaj: Trinidad minister criticises rapper's vaccine tweet

The singer has been accused of spreading vaccine disinformation on the social media site.

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Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air

The Indonesian capital is among the worst air polluted cities in the world.

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