Saturday, October 16, 2021

Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

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The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran

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Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time.

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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid

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Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy.

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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

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Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.

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Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time

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Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated.

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Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in California.

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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma

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Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict.

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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

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South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.

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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

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How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.

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Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken

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The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about.

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What we know so far

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What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far.

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Pablo Escobar: Colombia sterilises drug lord's hippos

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Twenty-four of more than 80 hippos are sterilised after scientists warn of the environmental impact.

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Cricket - CSK beat KKR to win fourth IPL title

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Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final.

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Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands

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Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life.

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Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions

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Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks.

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Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users

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Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable.

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Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes

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The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

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Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

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Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high

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Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC.

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US heating bills set to surge as energy costs jump

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Bills could rise by as much as 54% this winter, the US Energy Information Administration says.

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Nike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965

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Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old man.

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COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told

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The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say.

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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

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Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

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Former Boeing 737 Max pilot charged with fraud

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The pilot is charged with deceiving federal regulators evaluating 737 Max jets prior to approval.

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Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

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Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street.

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Balloon World Cup has first winner

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If you say you've never played the balloon game, you're lying. And now there's an official World Cup.

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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

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Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

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German coalition plan sets bigger green targets

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German politicians seek a faster exit from coal power as part of a coalition deal.

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Queensland, Australia: Motorcycle thief flees crime scene on tractor

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Police officers chased the suspect through the streets in Queensland, Australia.

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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

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The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers.

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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers

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At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar.

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Kongsberg attack: Norway probes bow and arrow suspect’s sanity

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Psychiatrists examine a man suspected of killing five people with a bow and arrows in Norway.

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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard

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Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard.

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Masten Wanjala: Kenyan child serial killer killed by mob

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Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children.

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Agnes Tirop: Husband arrested in Kenya after athlete's death

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Record-breaking long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found stabbed to death at her home on Wednesday.

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With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

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Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

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100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US

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Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon.

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas

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The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls.

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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

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The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

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Norway attack: Witness describes hearing 'thunk sound' of weapon

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Residents in Kongsberg react to the bow and arrow attack in their neighbourhood.

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Ikea warns stock shortages to last into next year

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The Swedish furniture giant says it will take another year before shipping and supplies return to normal.

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Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations

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They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour.

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Afghanistan: Pakistan airline stops flights citing Taliban intimidation

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Pakistan International Airlines complains of "heavy-handedness" by the Taliban authorities.

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Nigeria confirms death of Iswap leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi

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Abu Musab al-Barnawi was the head of the West African branch of the Islamic State group.

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Travel bosses demand date for PCR test switch

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It is time for the UK government to confirm when the changes will come into force, say bosses.

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Gunfire erupts on Beirut streets after port explosion protest

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Five people are shot dead in gun battles following a protest over the Beirut port blast investigation.

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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation

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The Bank of England's Sir Jon Cunliffe raises concerns about the financial stability risk of cryptocurrencies.

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Lamu murder: Death sentence for popular Chinese vlogger's killer

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The man set his ex-wife alight during her livestream, causing outrage across the country.

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Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus

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The band have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible.

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