The meeting comes a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew.
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
Czech elections: PM Andrej Babis looks set to lose power
Two opposition coalitions could oust Prime Minister Andrew Babis and his ruling party.
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Singapore to allow quarantine-free travel for UK and other nations
The island says it is easing Covid restrictions, and will allow vaccinated travellers from 11 countries.
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La Palma: Lava engulfs more buildings on Spanish island
This is the twentieth day of eruptions coming from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.
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Nobel Peace Prize 'for Russian journalists who lost their lives'
Dmitry Muratov dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Russian journalists killed in the line of duty.
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Lebanon in darkness as electricity grid shuts down
The two largest power stations shut down, leaving Lebanon without electricity nationwide.
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ICYMI: Pooches, puppets and paintings
Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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Abolhassan Banisadr: Iran's first president after revolution dies at 88
Abolhassan Banisadr was impeached amid a power struggle with clerics and fled into exile in France.
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Coronavirus in DR Congo: How funds went missing - report
Dodgy accounting and unofficial bonuses plague the nation's virus response, says the Congo Research Group.
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Russia labels reporters foreign agents after Nobel award
The announcement comes hours after independent editor Dmitry Muratov gets the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Hong Kong: University orders Tiananmen statue's removal
The statue at the University of Hong Kong commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
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Nations agree to 15% minimum corporate tax rate
The historic deal is designed to make big corporations pay a fairer share of tax around the world.
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Massachusetts man who faked own death over Covid relief scam sentenced
Prosecutors say David Staveley fled using fake IDs after trying to defraud a pandemic aid programme.
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Nobel Peace Prize: BBC journalists on the winners
BBC journalists who know Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov share their experiences of working with them.
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Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest
The social network changes its policy following a BBC investigation.
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Scene after Kunduz mosque suicide bomb attack
Dozens of people were killed, and more than 100 injured, by the blast in the Afghan city.
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Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis to advise on supply chain crisis
The government wants advice on fixing the supply problems that have led to petrol and other shortages.
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Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias
Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones.
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US adds 194,000 jobs in September as Delta hits hiring
The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%, but the jobs growth was far below expectations.
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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons
The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953.
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Nigeria's Tiwa Savage reveals sex tape blackmail
The Afrobeats star says she is refusing to pay up over a tape that was mistakenly put onto social media.
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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons
The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953.
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Groupon pledges to offer refunds and better service after CMA inquiry
The discount voucher firm commits to improving customer service after a warning from the regulator.
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Afghanistan: Deadly blast hits Kunduz mosque during Friday prayers
Images show extensive damage in the mosque, reportedly used by the minority Shia Muslim community.
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Meat supply vacancies: 'Being a butcher is like being an artist'
Two young butchers explain why they took up apprenticeships amid a national industry shortage.
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths
Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.
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Journalists Ressa and Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win jointly for their fight to defend freedom of expression.
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Lakhimpur Kheri: India minister's son evades police questioning
Police had summoned Ashish Mishra in connection with Sunday's violence that left eight people dead.
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths
Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.
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Energy users and government to meet over rising cost of fuel
Industries with heavy energy use have called for government help to control costs and keep plants open..
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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports
Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks.
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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports
Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks.
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Zodiac Killer: Authorities rebuff cold case team's new lead
Law enforcement agencies say the man identified by a team of private investigators is not a suspect.
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German elections: Defeated Merkel heir Laschet prepared to resign
Armin Laschet has called a conservative party congress next week for new leaders to be decided.
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Andy Murray appeals for help finding lost wedding ring
Tennis legend Andy Murray appeals for help after his wedding ring disappears.
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How the semiconductor shortage could be a problem for you
Intel is making an effort to combat the global semiconductor shortage at their new site in Arizona.
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Daniel Craig: The latest star on the Walk of Fame
James Bond star Daniel Craig receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
Newcastle United: Saudi Arabian-backed takeover completed
A £300m Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United is completed.
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Poland's top court ruling marks major challenge to EU laws
The country's top court says Polish judges should not use EU law to question the independence of their peers.
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Travel red list cut to just seven countries
From Monday, arrivals from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels.
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US senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default
The deal comes some two weeks before it was due to be reached and must still be passed in Congress.
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Fuel group wants public inquiry into supply chaos
The Petrol Retailers Association says lessons need to be learned to protect motorists.
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Malaria vaccine: When will it be available?
Following the announcement about the first malaria vaccine, we look at some of the key questions.
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Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator
Bills will go up in line with soaring wholesale costs, with prices set to stay volatile, says Ofgem.
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In pictures: The life of Ndakasi, a gorilla who went viral
The mountain gorilla who shot to global fame after posing for a relaxed selfie with a ranger has died.
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NatWest faces fine over money laundering failings
The state-backed bank pleads guilty to offences and could now be hit with a large penalty.
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Tanzanian novelist wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The Swedish Academy praised him for his writings on the effects of colonialism.
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Business is not the bogeyman, firms tell Boris Johnson
The boss of Iceland says blaming business for supply shortages is "simply not helpful".
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Andy Murray's wedding ring stolen
Andy Murray appeals for help after his tennis shoes and wedding ring are "stolen" in Indian Wells.
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Nazi haul discovered by Brazil police at home of suspected child abuser
Uniforms, flags and documents are found in a police search in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
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