The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen.
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse
Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say.
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US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react
Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.
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Tornadoes causing chaos across several US states
One person was killed in a nursing home and storms also caused a roof to collapse at an Amazon warehouse.
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Friday, December 10, 2021
LV= members reject Bain Capital takeover deal
Members have rejected the £530m deal and so the insurance firm remains as a mutual.
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US price rises hit highest level for 40 years
Prices rose 6.8% in the year to November with the cost of fuel, used cars and food rising fastest.
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Donald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty
The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction.
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Singapore: Man feared for life during otter attack
Graham George Spencer was left with more than 20 wounds after he was bitten by the animals.
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Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash
Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours.
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Ghana's Covid restrictions: All adult arrivals must be vaccinated
Unvaccinated Ghanaians have two weeks to return home - and will be given a jab at the airport.
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Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff gives secret gig after Satanic slur
Two of Anna von Hausswolff's French gigs were cancelled under pressure from fundamentalist Catholics.
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Wind-powered net zero McDonald's opens in Market Drayton
The restaurant powered by wind turbines and solar panels will act as a blueprint for future stores.
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Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life.
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Taylor Swift to face trial in Shake It Off copyright case
The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed.
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Heathrow boss urges travel rules rethink ahead of Christmas
John Holland-Kaye said families should be able to reunite for the festive period.
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Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens
Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests.
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Madagascar food crisis: How a woman helped save her village from starvation
Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods.
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Omicron: WHO concerned rich countries could hoard vaccines
There are concerns that booster rollouts in wealthy nations could threaten supply to poorer countries.
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In pictures: Israel hands seized relics to Egypt
The haul includes figurines of ancient queens, hieroglyphic inscriptions and burial offerings.
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Woman fined €1,200 for causing Tour de France pile-up
The woman's cardboard sign brought down dozens of cyclists during a stage of the elite race in June.
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Covid: Manchester Airport Group calls for review of travel rules
The owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports is calling for urgent action.
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Farm laws: India farmers end protest after government accepts demands
The announcement was made after hectic negotiations between farmer groups and the government.
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Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay
Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano's decision to "no longer live a lie".
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Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case
Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales.
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China warns nations will 'pay price' for Olympic boycott
The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics.
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Parcel firms told to improve how they handle complaints
When things go wrong customers often have problems resolving complaints, the regulator says.
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Africa needs China and the US to work together
The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.
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Epstein and Maxwell pictured at Queen's residence at Balmoral
The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Covid: Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron
The company says a third dose of its vaccine could improve protection against the new variant.
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Daunte Wright: Manslaughter trial of ex-police officer begins
The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright.
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Boss says sorry for 'blundered' mass Zoom firing
Vishal Garg says he "is deeply sorry" for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting.
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Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact
Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive.
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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court
They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.
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Call centre staff being stalked and abused, says bank boss
First Direct is one of 50 firms warning of a rise in abuse by customer in the run-up to Christmas.
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Germany's Olaf Scholz takes over from Merkel as chancellor
Olaf Scholz is sworn in as chancellor, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.
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Evergrande: China property developer debt default fears grow
Evergrande has not yet made payments to bond holders that were due on Monday, the BBC understands.
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Bipin Rawat: India topmost military official's helicopter crashes
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was in the helicopter which crashed in southern India.
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Covid travel: Omicron hitting holiday bookings, says Tui
Winter bookings especially are slowing down as Omicron variant spreads, holiday giant says.
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Myanmar: Soldiers accused of shooting, burning 13 villagers
Myanmar villagers say soldiers carried out the killings in response to an attack on a military convoy.
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Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station
Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth.
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Covishield: India vaccine maker halves production
The Serum Institute is sitting on a stockpile of 500 million doses of Covishield, its CEO said.
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Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station
Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Super-rich increase their share of world's income
A major report on wealth and inequality says 2020 saw the steepest rise in billionaires' wealth on record.
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Michael Steinhardt: US billionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m
Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation.
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Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega
Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.
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Grammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations
The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management.
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Syria blames Israel for rare air strike on main port of Latakia
An Iranian weapons shipment was reportedly the target of the attack on Latakia's container yard.
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Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash
Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption.
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House price growth at 15-year high, says Halifax
However, the pace is unlikely to be maintained as household budgets are squeezed, the lender says.
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Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages
Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday.
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