Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops

President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success".

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Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power.

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Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group".

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Itsu increases pay to a minimum of £10.40 an hour

The Asian food restaurant is increasing the hourly wage for entry level staff by 11%.

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Primark promises to make clothes more sustainable - and affordable

The chain says its clothes will stay reasonably priced but will be more sustainably sourced.

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Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS

Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as "nothing personal".

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Australia's Curtin University wants 'unethical' AI study retracted

The Australian university says the facial recognition study co-funded by China breached guidelines.

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Simone Biles testifies at Senate hearing into Nassar

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are speaking at a Senate inquiry into claims the FBI mishandled sex abuse reports.

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Finance firms urge black students to apply for internships

A new work experience scheme is aiming to increase the number of black people working in finance.

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Mexico drug lord 'The Viceroy' sentenced to 28 years

Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took control of the Juárez cartel after his brother died in a botched operation.

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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

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FCA wants celebrities to warn of investment risks

Influencers are part of the regulator's plan to highlight decisions over high-risk investments.

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Firms fined over 'frustrating' nuisance messages

We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct are fined for sending millions of nuisance messages.

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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan

Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars.

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Texas abortion: Biden administration requests abortion law pause

The new law bans abortion from as early as six weeks, when many women do not know they are pregnant.

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Job vacancies: How do I find a new job and who is hiring?

There are record numbers of empty positions, figures show, so which sectors are looking to recruit?

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EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs the "political will" to intervene militarily without the US.

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Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era

A new study suggests the sculptures in Saudi Arabia are far older than previously thought.

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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault.

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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs

The partnership is looking to fill 7,000 temporary roles across its shops, department stores and warehouses.

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Curious bears crash football game in India

The 'guests' showed some dribbling skills before disappearing into the forest with the ball.

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Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil

Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre.

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Countryside scraps leasehold ground rent rises

Leaseholders who bought homes from Countryside Properties will no longer be subject to ground rent rises.

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Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement

The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry

Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing.

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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs shaped fortunes of snakes

Snakes owe their success in part to the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Fashion house in backlash over 'racist' $1,190 sweatpants

Critics say the $1,190 pants, which come with a built-in pair of boxer shorts, rip off US hip hop culture.

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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Javid: Valneva vaccine would not have got UK approval

Health secretary says Valneva vaccine would not have got regulatory approval after UK cancels contract.

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California ski resort changes offensive Native American name

The California resort's old name contained a slur offensive to Native American women.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers

BBC News looks at some of the claims made by Governor Newsom and his challengers on the campaign trail.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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Tesco launches new refillable shopping with 88 products

Tesco supermarket has launched a zero-waste shopping service, providing customers with containers.

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Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture

Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land.

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Met Gala 2021: Which celeb shone brightest on the red carpet?

After skipping last year because of coronavirus, celebrities went all out in the fashion stakes.

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Cows toilet trained to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Researchers say toilet training cows could lead to a large reduction in ammonia emissions.

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Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again

The government blames Covid and supply chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Ocado says delivery driver wage rise to cost it up to £5m

The online food delivery is the latest to offer increased wages amid a shortage of lorry drivers.

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Brexit: GB checks on goods imported from the EU delayed

The government blames Covid and supply-chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Tropical storm Nicholas brings heavy rain to Texas and Louisiana

Meteorologists warn of life-threatening flooding, power outages and storm surges.

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R. Kelly abused Aaliyah when she was 13 or 14, court hears

One of R. Kelly’s former backing dancers testifies at the star's sex trafficking trial in New York.

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Norway's centre-left defeats Solberg's conservative rule

Prime Minister Erna Solberg concedes victory in elections, paving the way for coalition talks.

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Met Gala: 13 of the most eye-catching looks

Jennifer Lopez, Simone Biles, Dan Levy, Ella Emhoff and Tommy Hilfiger were all on the red carpet.

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China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Democrats propose partial rollback of Trump tax cuts

Under new plans, corporate and income tax would rise for the wealthiest companies and individuals.

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