Reid reaches last four at Paralympics as GB win two more bronzes

Defending champion Gordon Reid reaches the men's singles semi-final at the Tokyo Paralympics while GB win two more bronzes.
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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans under curfew amid blackout

Millions of homes remain without power across New Orleans and the wider region following Hurricane Ida.
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Transfer deadline day: Premier League spending tops £1bn but is down on previous year

Cristiano Ronaldo's move back to Manchester United on transfer deadline day helps to push Premier League clubs' spending past £1bn - but overall outlay has dropped.
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Minister rejects call to keep universal credit top-up

The work and pensions secretary rejects a call from UK politicians to maintain a £20 universal credit top up.
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Transfer deadline day: Done deals as summer 2021 window closes

Who has moved on transfer deadline day?
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Tokyo Paralympics: Day-by-day guide to key events, big stars and British medal hopes

Want to know what's happening when in the Tokyo Paralympic Games? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action.
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Football fan credits daughter with changing his racist beliefs

Football fan Neil says he changed his attitude with the help of his daughter, Millie.
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Drugs: The county lines gang in our Powys cul-de-sac

What happens when drug dealers move in to a small, rural town?
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Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race?

Blake Leeper fought to compete with able-bodied athletes, but his blades were deemed too long.
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CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'

Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money".
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Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran'

Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance.
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Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war

A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron.
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Covid: How do I get the vaccine and will I need a booster?

All over-16s can now get the Covid vaccine, and booster jabs could be rolled out from September.
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When will furlough end?

Employers will contribute more to the cost of keeping their staff furloughed from 1 August.
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One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.
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New eco-petrol baffles a quarter of motorists

E10 is set to become the new standard petrol, but 24% of drivers are unaware of it, says the RAC.
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Afghanistan: The questions facing Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

The foreign secretary will be grilled by MPs on the UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Wildlife photo: Is this the world's most beautiful mosquito?

Both beauty and beast. A Sabethes mosquito is visually stunning but it's also a carrier of disease.
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Afghan refugees: Those who worked for UK can stay permanently

Evacuees who worked for the British military and UK government will be given indefinite leave to remain.
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Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Inclisiran is a new treatment that works even when other fat-busting drugs, like statins, have not.
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Newspaper headlines: UK in talks with Taliban and new 'miracle jab'

The front pages focus on the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan and a new drug to prevent heart attacks.
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Covid-19: Business confidence rising and cases doubling weekly in Scotland

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Real pull out of Mbappe talks - Tuesday's transfer deadline day gossip

Real withdraw from talks to sign Mbappe, Barcelona interested in Bellerin if Emerson joins Spurs, Leicester keen on Hudson-Odoi, plus more.
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Greta Thunberg: Scotland 'not a world leader on climate change'

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says she does not think Glasgow's COP26 summit will lead to "much results".
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Murray 'lost respect' for Tsitsipas during five-set defeat in US Open

Andy Murray says he "lost respect" for third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas during a feisty US Open match where the Briton accused his opponent of "cheating" by taking lengthy bathroom breaks.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain's joint most successful Paralympian with 16th gold

Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain's joint most successful Paralympian of all time after winning her 16th gold medal in the C5 time trial in Tokyo.
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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident

A visually impaired athlete from Japan's judo team was hit by one of the e-Palette pods on Thursday.
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Afghanistan: UK to push for safe passage for Afghans as US withdraws

The international community will "push as one voice" for the safe passage of Afghans, the PM says.
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Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war

The US military's last C17 aircraft left Kabul with the ambassador on board early on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border.
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Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN

The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century.
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UK business confidence jumps to more than four-year high, survey finds

Lloyds survey finds North West England leads level of confidence despite caution over inflation.
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The remarkable rise of the independent councillors

A quiet revolution is taking place in England and Wales as independent councillors challenge big parties.
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Taste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns

Britons are spending more on home delivered meals than before the pandemic struck.
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Feminist Collages London: Tackling violence against women with slogan posters

A movement that started in Paris, has now spread into locations across the globe.
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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition.
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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail.
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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home.
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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies.
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Back to school: How will schools be kept Covid-safe this term?

Pupils across the UK are preparing to return to school after the summer holidays.
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Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?

Millions of children, including 16 and 17 year olds, are now being offered a Covid vaccine in the UK.
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Rugby study finds brain affected in one season

One season of professional rugby could be enough to see a decline in a player's blood flow to the brain and cognitive function, a new study claims.
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Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break

The sports shoe giant is giving US head office staff this week off after a "traumatic" year.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Fury' and 'chaos' as last US flight leaves Kabul

The front pages focus on Afghanistan, as US troops end their 20-year presence in the country.
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Manchester United v Wolves: Should Paul Pogba have been penalised for foul?

Match of the Day 2 pundits Jermaine Jenas and Dion Dublin discuss whether Manchester United's winner in their 1-0 victory over Wolves should have been ruled out for a Paul Pogba challenge in the build-up.
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Wolves 0-1 Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises 'special' Mason Greenwood in hard-fought victory

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises "special" Mason Greenwood after he scored their only goal in a 1-0 win at Wolves.
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Covid-19: New Zealand woman dies after Pfizer jab, and Sturgeon self-isolating

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Hospitality: Bullying, low pay and burn-out blamed for staff shortage

As another popular Welsh restaurant closes its doors, what's next for the hospitality industry?
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Paramotor pilot shares pictures of John O'Groats-Land's End flight

Daniel Jones snaps aerial images from John O'Groats to Land's End while on a very personal mission.
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Youtuber Paul beats ex-UFC champion Woodley by split decision in boxing match

Jake Paul goes the distance for the first time in his fledgling boxing career with a split decision victory over Tyron Woodley on a glitzy night in Cleveland.
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Golds for Small & Paterson Pine as GB win four medals - Paralympics day six so far

Andrew Small wins his first Paralympic title in the T33 100m as Phoebe Paterson Pine takes archery gold on her Games debut on day six of Tokyo 2020.
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'A once-in-a-generation player' - Who made Garth Crooks' team of the week?

Who is a once-in-a-generation player? Which forward is not "particularly gifted" but playing the "football of his life"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic

The country has fared better than many nations but is seeing more infections than ever before.
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Afghanistan: UK pressure over Taliban safe passage pledge

The government is seeking international support to ensure the militants allow people to leave Afghanistan.
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Covid travel: Latest changes begin as seven countries go green

People arriving from Canada and Denmark are among those who will not need to isolate for 10 days.
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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine

Officials say she also had other medical issues which could have contributed to her death.
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Hurricane Ida: Striking pictures show storm sweeping Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ida makes landfall on the US state of Louisiana, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July.
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Why teenagers are mentoring senior Met Police officers

Three teenagers have mentored a trio of the Met’s top women officers over the last six months.
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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity.
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US Open 2021 preview: Djokovic chases history, Murray & Osaka play, no Williams, Federer, Nadal

Novak Djokovic is the centre of attention as he bids to win an historic 21st Grand Slam men's title at a US Open missing some of the big-name stars.
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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy.
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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws.
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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken.
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Covid: Do I have to self-isolate if I'm fully vaccinated?

Self-isolation rules have now been relaxed across the UK.
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Affordable uniforms law will miss new school year

Parents are concerned that a law to make school uniforms cheaper will not be in place for September.
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Give UK workers four more bank holidays a year, says TUC

The trades union body says having just eight public holidays in England and Wales is "stingy" .
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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed.
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NHS blood test tube shortage: Doctors 'facing difficult choices'

Doctors call for more guidance after the NHS in England and Wales stops all non-urgent blood tests.
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Afghanistan: Pen Farthing and animals 'safe' after leaving Kabul

But his charity says it is a "devastating blow" that their "wonderful team" has been left behind.
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Decades of hoarding made house 'a no-go area'

A woman who struggled with buying and hoarding "bargains" for 30 years explains how it began.
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Covid-19: Murray's call for jabs and doggy day care boom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Dark Cloud: The last known Chippewa 'Sixties Scoop' survivor

Dark Cloud shares his story after more unmarked graves were found in Canada in June.
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Government plans to lift football standing ban

Some clubs will trial designated safe standing areas before the end of the season, the BBC understands.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft wins third successive 100m gold

Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft claims a stunning sixth Paralympic title with her third consecutive T34 100m crown on day five in Tokyo, as Lauren Steadman wins triathlon gold.
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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks.
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Covid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices

Consumer group Which? says one retailer raised the price of a shed by 155% during the past two years.
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election.
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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks.
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Stormzy, Skepta and Aitch: Making beats for rap stars at 19

Chris Rich has made thousands from creating beats in the style of hip hop's elite.
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Sabyasachi Mukherjee: Wanderlust collection was about India

Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee was criticised after he teamed up with high street retailer H&M.
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Shannon Singh: ‘People say I don't look Indian enough'

The former Love Island contestant speaks about the online abuse she’s received.
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Back to the mosh pit: What it means for super-fans

Live music is back - and for the most committed fans it's the return of an entire way of life.
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Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband

Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it.
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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.
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How lockdown puppies led to the rise of doggy day care

As owners return to the office or seek to socialise their pups, day care for dogs is taking off.
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What are the holiday rules for travel to green, amber and red list countries?

A traffic light system is in place setting out rules for entering the UK
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Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?

The progress made in vaccinating the country's adult population, as nearly 48 million people have received at least one dose.
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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years.
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The Papers: UK out of Afghanistan and blame game erupts

The Sunday papers focus on the fallout from the end of the UK evacuation mission in Kabul.
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'Superstar' dog retires after six years of donating rare blood

Woodie the greyhound has given blood 22 times to help up to 88 other dogs.
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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B.
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Are South Africans running the Strictly dance floor?

As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.
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Covid-19: Delta doubles hospital risk and US spies unsure of virus origin

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition.
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'Beyond our dreams' - husband and wife Neil and Lora Fachie win Paralympic gold in quick succession

Husband and wife Neil and Lora Fachie both win Paralympic gold for Britain on the last day of track cycling events in Tokyo.
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Canada election: Justin Trudeau rally cancelled after angry protests

Jeering crowds force the Canadian prime minister to call off an election campaign event.
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Afghanistan: Ministers try to reassure MPs over missed evacuees

Senior members of the cabinet say the UK will continue to help people who want to leave Afghanistan.
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Judge blocks Florida governor’s mask mandate ban

School mask mandates have caused fierce debates across the US as students return and Delta surges.
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Afghanistan: US drone strike kills Isis-K militant

The militant group IS-K said it carried out Thursday's deadly bombing outside Kabul airport.
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Hire UK workers to drive lorries, minister tells firms

The business secretary rejects calls to relax immigration rules as companies struggle to fill vacancies.
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Covid: Delta twice as likely to need hospital care

Get double-jabbed to reduce this risk, advise experts who have studied different variants of the virus.
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Scottish Greens vote on historic government deal

The party's co-leaders are urging members to put them into ministerial roles within the Scottish government.
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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

British swimmer Dan Pepper says his career was ruined by the ban on intellectual impairment sports at the Paralympics after a cheating scandal in 2000.
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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Festivals and Covid: A risk worth taking?

Some music fans accept they might catch Covid - but others are selling their tickets and staying away.
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Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?

How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens.
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Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write

Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically.
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Scotland's most remote school seeks new headteacher

The current head of the school on Fair Isle, which has just three pupils, is stepping down after 35 years.
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Vigil: Submarine drama explores 'isolating and tense' life and death at sea

Suranne Jones and Martin Compston star in BBC One's Vigil, set on board a nuclear submarine.
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The teenager who won wheelchair slalom at the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games

Caz Walton was 17 when she competed at the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo and won gold.
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Government to ban single-use plastic cutlery

Plastic plates and polystyrene cups will also be banned in England in what ministers call a "war on plastic".
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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

Shein said it did not fund nor approve adverts that suggested some ethnic minorities need not apply.
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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end Covid-era protections for renters facing eviction.
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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout

The award of more than five million Apple shares comes as Mr Cook marks a decade as the firm's boss.
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Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The students from an Islamic school in Tegina were abducted by gunmen last May.
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Covid homeless scheme not leading to permanent accommodation, warns charity

A charity says fewer than one in four people helped by the Everyone In initiative now have permanent homes.
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Covid in Wales: No significant changes to rules in latest review

First minister urges those who haven't been vaccinated to get their jab as he announces latest review.
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Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs

Benyamin Ahmed created a set of more than 3,000 whale images and sold digital tokens of them.
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Covid: Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks

Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits.
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UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed

New research reveals the sharp decline of department stores since 2016 when BHS closed its doors.
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Covid jab side-effects 'mild' for at-risk children

Parents should be reassured by the findings, Bristol doctors say, following a small study.
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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows

It will make its flagship fitness bike cheaper as people head back to gyms to exercise.
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Man charged with contaminating supermarket goods

The 37-year-old was held after incidents at three stores in west London on Wednesday evening.
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Autistic teen posts video about struggles with system

Autistic teen posted a video about lack of support in health and social care system before he died.
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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.
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Climate Basics: Can carbon offsetting help the planet?

BBC Reality Check looks at whether it's possible to buy your way out of creating harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Festivals: Drug supply issues and low tolerance add to overdose fears

Disruptions could mean people inadvertently take stronger or more dangerous drugs, campaigners say.
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Why is there a chip shortage?

The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis.
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Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep.
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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them.
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Ryan Tedder: Classic songs are strangling new music

New bands don't have a chance because everyone is streaming Queen and ABBA, says the OneRepublic star.
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Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 13 US troops.
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The Papers: 'Bloodbath at Kabul airport'

Reports of the twin bomb attacks in Afghanistan's capital feature across the front pages, alongside some dramatic photographs.
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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt

The Australian man was unable to attend his aunt's funeral because of Covid travel restrictions.
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Covid: Jab preparation for 12 to 15-year-olds and vial shortages

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
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Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears

About 1.63 million vials are withheld after 'foreign objects' were detected in some doses.
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Make Universal Credit top-up permanent - Tory MPs

Two Conservative MPs write to Boris Johnson urging him to listen to warnings about the benefit cut.
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World War Two German bunker in Alderney built inside Roman fort

Archaeologists examine the walls of a Roman fort in Alderney used by the Germans in World War Two.
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Covid-19: NHS England prepares jabs plan for 12-15 year-olds

But any extension of the vaccination rollout next month will first depend on a recommendation from experts.
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Man held over contamination of supermarket food

Shoppers are told to dispose of goods after syringes are thought to have been used to inject them.
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Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss

Scientists say light pollution is a factor driving "worrying" declines in local insect populations.
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Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say.
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Service cuts may expose rural youth to county lines

Money to support young people is much lower in rural areas than urban and half what it was a decade ago.
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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals.
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The Papers: 'Head for border' and jab plan for 12-year-olds

The focus is on the latest efforts to evacuate Afghans, and the possibility of extending the Covid vaccine rollout to younger age groups.
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Tortoise eating bird caught on camera by conservationist

It is believed to be the first time this behaviour of giant tortoises has been documented.
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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Kgothatso Montjane, South Africa's wheelchair tennis hope

South Africa's wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane is aiming for a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.
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The English Riviera during the 2021 UK staycation

Photographer David Hares captures people enjoying the seaside during the staycation of 2021.
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Nile Rodgers offers career tips to young musicians

After months of staying at home, the music legend taught young Londoners the benefit of collaboration.
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The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo.
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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

Young people are struggling to afford city living, and even the Swedes can't crack the problem.
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The hard men removing squatters in Spain

Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks.
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NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages

Doctors across the country are being asked to delay tests due to a nationwide shortage of blood test tubes.
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Car production in July hits lowest level since 1956

Microchip shortages and staff being told to self-isolate has contributed to shortages in production.
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Uber and union bosses to meet after landmark deal on workers' rights

GMB and Uber pledge to end the "exploitation" of drivers who work for ride-hailing apps.
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'My husband refused a divorce for nine years'

Under orthodox Jewish law, a husband must give his wife a document to allow the marriage to end.
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Claudia Lawrence: Mum in 'utter shock' at new search

Joan Lawrence says "every single day is a nightmare" since her daughter disappeared in 2009.
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Levelling up: The seaside town debating what change is needed

As a report says levelling up plans must consider local views, people in Rhyl debate the changes needed.
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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover

The announcement comes after the International Monetary Fund halted aid to Afghanistan last week.
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US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

Asylum seekers must stay in Mexico while their claims are processed, the US Supreme Court rules.
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Minister's wife goes ahead with legal action over nursery 'discrimination'

A nursery denies claims it discriminated against Humza Yousaf's wife and two-year-old daughter.
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Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening

Locals say 22 people died when a church collapsed during a mass christening.
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Charlie Watts: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate

The Rolling Stones' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards salute drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80.
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Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?

UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer?
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Club completes challenge to bag all 282 Munros in a single day

Members of Carnethy Hill Running Club reached the summits of all 282 mountains in a single day.
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Afghanistan: The 'exhaustion' of following the conflict from the UK

Ayesha, who lives in Britain, explains the mental and physical toll of following news from home.
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CEO Secrets: 'Tear up the business plan'

CEO Secrets: Brooklyn Brewery boss Eric Ottaway says - be ready to ditch your business plan.
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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan.
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Covid infection protection waning in double jabbed

Experts say it is to be expected and boosters may be needed, at least for some people, ahead of winter.
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UK self-catering holiday prices soar in pandemic

Holidaymakers are paying an average of £300 more per week than before the pandemic, analysis suggests.
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Just Eat announces 1,500 new jobs in North East

The food delivery platform will invest £100m to create 1,500 new customer service roles.
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Consultation begins on beaver reintroductions

The UK government is seeking people's views on whether beavers should return to England's rivers.
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Climate change: Consumer 'confusion' threatens net zero homes plan

Plans to decarbonise homes are too complicated and confusing, say consumer and industry groups.
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Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

The number of 18 to 34-year-olds smoking increased by a quarter in England during the first lockdown.
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Goldman Sachs mandates vaccines for US staff and visitors

Staff, clients and visitors will all need to be double jabbed to enter to investment bank's offices.
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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss

Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees.
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Serial thief targets designer frames in opticians across Scotland

Frames worth tens of thousands of pounds have been taken across Scotland by what retailers claim is the same thief.
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Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer

He wasn't flashy or prone to pyrotechnics, but Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the Rolling Stones.
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The Papers: 'Race' to leave Kabul and Charlie Watts' tributes

The final days of the UK evacuations from Afghanistan and the death of the Rolling Stones drummer are the focus for the front pages.
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Toxic mix of chemicals at Solent Hotel leaves 24 in hospital

Hotel guests were overcome by fumes in the spa area and some required ventilation, say firefighters.
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Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees

Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.
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Billy Connolly: Challenges of Parkinson's getting worse

The 78-year-old has retired from live performances and says that making TV programmes is getting more challenging.
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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?

The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel.
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Man bailed after Katie Price assault arrest

The man, 32, was arrested on suspicion of assault, theft and coercive and controlling behaviour.
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McDonald's UK restaurants run out of milkshakes

The fast-food chain confirms that supply chain issues have caused it to run out of the drinks.
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High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

The NHS initiative, for people in England over the age of 40, could save thousands of lives.
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Covid-19: Shop staff describe pandemic abuse, and teenage vaccination progress

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Didi: China ride-hailing giant halts plan to launch in UK

It comes as Chinese firms face scrutiny by Western nations and as Beijing cracks down on data privacy.
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Social care charges: Disabled and vulnerable adults hit by steep rises

Many are facing a significant rise in the money they have to pay towards the support they receive.
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US VP Kamala Harris criticises Beijing intimidation in South China Sea

She is currently on a tour of the region as the US aims to reaffirm its commitment to the region.
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Retail bosses demand more protection for UK workers

Industry leaders are calling on the UK government to follow Scotland’s lead on protecting shop workers.
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Afghanistan: PM to urge G7 leaders to step up support for refugees

Boris Johnson will also ask the US to delay the withdrawal of its troops, at a virtual meeting of the G7.
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Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline

France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August.
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Record number of migrants cross Channel in a day

More than 800 people reached the UK on Saturday in 30 small boats, the Home Office confirms.
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From earrings to tiles – what you can do with plastic waste

How people around the world are recycling plastic waste themselves and turning it into cool stuff.
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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually.
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How the world's oldest hat shop made it through lockdown

Lock & Co was first established in 1676 and has sold hats to the likes of Nelson and Winston Churchill.
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Shot in Angola, left for dead, and now a Wetherspoons high-flyer

Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma.
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Retail survivors: The London shops that have been trading for centuries

Four London retail survivors explain how they are faring after 18 months of unprecedented turmoil.
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How to keep your cool when the office heats up

Buildings that are too hot are bad for your health and productivity but simple measures can help.
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Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans

Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming.
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The Papers: Kabul airlift deadline amid Taliban 'red line'

Tuesday's front pages continue to focus on the international evacuation operation from Afghanistan.
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John Lydon loses court battle with ex-Sex Pistols bandmates over TV series

The band's former frontman had objected to songs being used in a new Danny Boyle-directed TV drama.
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Wood out of third Test against India with shoulder injury

England bowler Mark Wood is out of the third Test against India because of a shoulder injury.
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Westminster double murder: Victims named as police hunt continues

Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore both died from a stab wound to the neck.
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London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm

Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country".
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Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase

Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love.
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Afghanistan: Every minute counts, says UK minister

James Heappey says the Taliban is co-operating with evacuations but the UK takes "nothing for granted".
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English trio in Europe's Solheim Cup team as Matthew picks Reid

England's Georgia Hall, Charley Hull and Mel Reid are all in Europe's team for their defence of the Solheim Cup against the United States in September.
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Covid: PCR test cost clamp down and vaccine plea for youngsters

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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'Despite everything, I still think these Paralympics will take the movement to another level'

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson believes the Tokyo Paralympics can still take the movement to another level.
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Murray beats lucky loser Rubin after Kyrgios withdraws

Britain's Andy Murray beats American lucky loser Noah Rubin in the Winston-Salem Open first round after his scheduled opponent Nick Kyrgios withdraws.
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Snowdon: Call to respect mountain amid spike in visitors

Litter, erosion and traffic put "significant pressure" on the mountain, says the Snowdonia Society.
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Strikes threatened over outbreak of legionella bacteria on trains

The RMT union has launched a dispute after four trains had actionable traces of legionella bacteria.
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Gambling: Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows

Areas with the highest number of betting shops per capita include Glasgow, Liverpool and Middlesbrough.
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Afghanistan: PM to press Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal

Boris Johnson will request more time to evacuate people during a G7 meeting on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus: Young people warn of long Covid amid jab drive

The government says it has met its target to offer all 16 and 17-year-olds in England a vaccine.
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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.
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Covid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices

More than 80 Covid test firms are issued with warnings and could be removed from the government's website.
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Snowdon: 'This is the worst queuing I can remember'

A group maintaining the mountain warns of the pressures large numbers of visitors bring.
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'You can change your life with sport'

Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Lucy Robinson wants to inspire others.
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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.
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Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle

Phone fraud, both via calls and text messages, has soared during the pandemic.
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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Newspaper headlines: PM delay plea to Biden and UK evacuation steps up

Reports Boris Johnson will ask the US to keep troops at Kabul airport for longer leads many papers.
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Five hurt in crash involving cars and pedestrians in Lincoln

Police say the casualties were taken to hospital with "serious to critical" injuries.
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Eileen Barrott death: Husband charged with murder

Eileen Barrott died at the couple's home a week ago after being found seriously injured.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane travels with visitors' squad

Tottenham striker Harry Kane travels with the squad for Sunday's Premier League match at Wolves, as he continues to be linked with Manchester City.
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Covid: Antibody tests offered to public and tabletop game boom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage

New York state declares a state of emergency as officials warn of flooding and power outages.
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Three men sought by police in Birmingham Gay Village attack probe

One man was knocked unconscious in an attack which began with abuse being shouted from inside a car.
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The Hundred: Best action from women's and men's finals

Watch the best of the action from the Hundred finals at Lord's as Southern Brave took on Birmingham Phoenix in the men's final and Oval Invincibles in the women's final.
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Afghanistan: Blair calls US withdrawal 'imbecilic'

Every jihadist group around the world will be cheering, the former UK prime minister says.
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Covid: Antibody tests offered to public for first time

The UK-wide scheme for adults who test positive for coronavirus will launch next week.
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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.
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Devon girl, 14, finishes round-Britain sailing trek

Katie McCabe sails about 1,600 nautical miles in a 26ft (8m) wooden yacht called Falanda.
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Sepsis: Teen footballer wants better care for young adults

Hollie Smith, 19, dreamed of playing for Wales - but after sepsis she needs round-the-clock care.
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The NI inventor who saved thousands of lives

The plane ejector seat was invented by James Martin, from Crossgar in County Down, in 1944.
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Green Man: Festival returns in the Welsh mountains after Covid restrictions

Wales' largest music festival, Green Man, returns with 25,000 people in attendance.
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'Race should not be a factor in my destiny'

A young Londoner beats 23,000 other entrants in one of the country's largest anti-racism competitions.
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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.
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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.
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Love Island: Is the dating show's honeymoon phase over?

The ITV show sparked record complaints, so as the latest series ends, is the magic starting to fade?
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Tabletop gaming: The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons

The popularity of gaming during the pandemic helped with mental health and family life, say fans.
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Sent to Halifax: One town's asylum story

What life is like for asylum seekers in a Yorkshire town - and what locals think about accepting more.
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OnlyFans: How it handles illegal sex videos - BBC investigation

Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content.
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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding.
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Newspaper headlines: Blair's attack on US exit, and UN aid warning

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair's comments on Afghanistan make many of Sunday's front pages.
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Celtic sign Croatia defender Josip Juranovic from Legia Warsaw

Celtic sign Croatia international full-back Josip Juranovic from Polish champions Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee.
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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Westminster double murder: Police release image of wanted man

Police want to trace Lee Peacock after two people were found dead with knife injuries in London.
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Mission: Impossible films Derbyshire quarry train crash

Crews had been building the set for months and the nearby village had seen lorry-loads of props appearing.
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Covid: CO2 monitors for schools and Euro 2020 a 'significant risk'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Kongo claims dramatic submission to win heavyweight thriller at Bellator 265

France's Cheick Kongo dramatically beat Russian Sergei Kharitonov to win the battle of the heavyweight veterans in the main event of Bellator 265.
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Stage set for inaugural Hundred final at Lord's

Stars on show as four teams bid to become the first champions of The Hundred on Saturday at Lord's - if the weather allows.
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Greece erects fence at Turkey border amid warnings of Afghan migrant surge

A 40km (25-mile) barrier is placed at the land border amid warnings of a surge of Afghan migrants.
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Abuse leaves hospitality staff at 'breaking point'

Staff say they are upset and feel demoralised by rude customers during a busy summer season.
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R. Kelly aide says he paid bribe for singer to marry Aaliyah

An ex-tour manager for the singer testifies that he obtained a fake ID for then 15-year-old Aaliyah.
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Tumult grips White House amid week of Afghanistan failures

How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency.
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Puppy smuggling: Rise in cases prompts new welfare rules

Ministers want to stop the "grim trade" in criminals profiting from the rise in demand for pets.
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House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up

The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says.
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Covid: CO2 monitors pledged to aid school ventilation

Schools in England are to be given CO2 monitors to as part of plans to limit the spread of Covid.
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The West End star who worked as carer during lockdown

As theatres reopen, actors like Stephen Beckett have been swapping their lockdown jobs for their place on the stage once more.
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'I play carrom with my feet'

Twenty-three-year-old Harshad Gothankar was born without arms, but he is now a state carrom champion.
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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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The pregnant woman who caught a serial voyeur masseur

How a suspicious-looking alarm clock led to the downfall of a masseur who was spying on his clients.
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Woke: Compliment or criticism, it is now fuelling the culture wars

The surprising history of a term increasingly thrown around in UK political debate.
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OnlyFans porn ban a 'kick in the teeth' for creators

Content creators aren't pleased about the site's decision to ban explicit content from October.
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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.
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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.
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Newspaper headlines: Evacuation efforts in Kabul and Al-Qaeda warning

The continuing situation in Afghanistan dominates most of the front pages.
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Covid career changers: ‘Do something you love’

Young people say their career prospects and businesses have taken a financial hit from Covid.
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Arsenal sign Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid for about £30m as Aaron Ramsdale completes medical

Arsenal sign midfielder Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid for about £30m and are close to completing a deal for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
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Covid: Government borrowing down and lockdown blamed for short-sighted children

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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SNP and Greens agree new power-sharing deal

The agreement will see Greens enter national government for the first time anywhere in the UK.
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Government borrowing shrinks in July

Despite a fall, borrowing was still the second-highest on record for July as Covid spending continues.
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Record number of bids for UK City of Culture 2025

For the first time groups of towns or areas have been able to bid for the cultural capital title.
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Afghanistan: Taliban 'tortured and massacred' Hazara minority

Rights group Amnesty says the recent Hazara killings were a "horrifying indicator" of Taliban rule.
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Britney Spears investigated over dispute with employee

A member of staff says the singer struck her, while Ms Spears' lawyer says no-one was injured.
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Dominic Raab's delegated phone call to Afghanistan not made

The government was unable to arrange the call about the evacuation of interpreters, it now says.
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What's behind the rising gun violence in the US?

After a decline, gun violence in cities like Washington DC has been increasing since 2018.
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'We felt free': Cubans remain defiant in face of protest crackdown

A month after rare anti-government protests in Cuba, many of those who took part remain defiant.
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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train

A bystander captured the harrowing moments after a passenger fell unconscious from the platform.
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Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face.
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Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020

Palak Kohli is the only Indian para-badminton player to be competing in three categories in Tokyo.
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Clive Myrie: Becoming Mastermind host is a big, big job

The journalist may be feeling jittery about his new role but hopes it will reveal his lighter side.
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Love and money: Why breaking-up is so hard to do

More people are looking for help in paying for divorces after relationships ended during Covid.
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Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'

Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death.
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Canada election: How vaccine mandates became an issue

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau will mandate vaccines for all Canadian travellers if re-elected next month.
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How virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff

VR headsets are making a leap from fun gimmick to serious tool for firms' workforce management.
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Cinema box office takings at 50% of pre-pandemic levels

Box office takings in the past month are half of their pre-pandemic levels.
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The Papers: 'Bad call, minister' as pressure increases on Raab

Some of the papers focus on the future of the foreign secretary over his handling of the Afghanistan crisis.
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OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation

Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content.
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Covid: Vaccines effective against Delta variant and PCR test 'rip-off' warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
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Afghanistan: Dominic Raab's failure to make urgent call shameful - Labour

The foreign secretary is accused of not phoning his Afghan counterpart for help to evacuate interpreters.
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Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind

The US president says the chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable and refuses to acknowledge any mistakes.
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Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees

Islamabad says it cannot accept any more Afghans fleeing Taliban rule, despite UN pleas.
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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war

The BBC is told they were forced to fight for Tigray's rebels, but were words put into their mouths?
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Afghan interpreter who worked for UK begs PM for help

Ahmed, who fears Taliban reprisals, is desperate for him and his family to be evacuated from Kabul.
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No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake

Five days after the earthquake that killed almost 2,000 people, many are still waiting for help.
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Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching

When Djamel Ben Ismail went to fight forest fires in Algeria, his life was cut short by a raging mob.
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Visa delays hit UK students heading to Spain to study

Students due to spend a year in Spain as part of their degree are hit with post-Brexit visa delays.
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Wildfires rage across Europe

A look at some of the fires spreading across Europe - and the rest of the globe.
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PCR Testing ‘rip off’: Watchdog warned government in April

The Competition and Markets Authority has hit back at claims it has been ‘slow to react’ to consumers being ‘ripped off’ by Covid test providers.
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FTSE bosses earn 86 times more than average worker in 2020

The bosses of Britain's biggest public companies earned 86 times the average full-time wage last year.
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WeThe15: 'Game-changer' plan for 1.2bn disabled people

A global campaign is launched to improve the lives of more than 1.2bn disabled people.
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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?

A campaign gets underway to try to improve the lives of the world's 1.2bn disabled people.
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Pride: The fear, regret and elation of coming out

People explain the anxiety, abuse and absolute joy of the moment they opened up about their sexuality.
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You may go to the ball: Cinderella opens on the West End

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emerald Fennel’s reimagining of the classic fairytale debuts in London.
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India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost'

If you're dead you can't own land - so if someone obtains your death certificate you could lose everything.
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Censor: Video nasty film explores the power of horror

The film Censor, set during the 80s, delves into impact of the lurid horror movies from that era.
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Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit

With domestic sales of cachaça falling last year, Brazilian producers want to export more.
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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

The move follows the Taliban's takeover, and lack of global agreement over who now governs Afghanistan.
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Covid vaccines still effective against Delta variant

But the jabs were more effective against the Alpha variant, the largest study of its kind suggests.
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The Papers: MPs condemn US president, and Johnson 'humiliated'

Most of Thursday's front pages lead on reaction from UK politicians to the crisis in Afghanistan.
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Osaka felt 'ungrateful' for not being able to appreciate success

Naomi Osaka says she felt "ungrateful" at points in the last year for being unable to appreciate her success.
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Walleys Quarry: Parents of ill boy take quarry owners to High Court

A doctor says continued exposure to the air around the quarry will reduce the boy's life expectancy.
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Japanese Grand Prix: October race cancelled amid rise in cases

This season's Japanese Grand Prix, planned for 8-10 October, is cancelled because of a rise in Covid cases in the country.
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Price rises slow down driven by clothes discounts

The inflation rate fell to 2% in July, down from 2.5% the previous month.
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Covid: Price rises slow down and AZ jab makers trial plague vaccine

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
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Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket

The python greeted the woman at the spice shelves - luckily, she happened to be a snake rescuer.
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Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000

Many people are still feared trapped under the rubble as heavy rains have hampered rescue efforts.
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Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable".
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Covid: 'I'm pregnant, should I have the vaccine?'

Many pregnant women have declined the Covid jab, but what's best for the baby?
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'I make art out of discarded face masks'

Thomas Yates posts artwork he's created out of used face masks on social media.
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How technology in the air battles fires on the ground

Planes equipped with infrared scanners are helping authorities take on historic wildfires in the US.
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Afghanistan: The 'pure devastation and guilt' of British-Afghans

We chat to young people in the UK who have family in Afghanistan, as the Taliban take control.
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What has the UK government done for Afghan asylum seekers?

A scheme to resettle people fleeing Afghanistan is expected to be announced shortly.
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The little-known human stories behind emoji designs

The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards.
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Nubya Garcia: The British sax star who is jazzing up the BBC Proms

Saxophonist Nubya Garcia on playing Royal Albert Hall, the Mercury Prize and "natural vibrations".
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Never mind going electric, where will we park?

UK roads are already jam-packed and that looks set to get worse as more people snap up EVs.
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'NHS abandoned me after I tried to kill myself'

Mental health referrals across the UK have hit their highest point for two years.
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Trendy shoffices and pizza ovens raised lockdown fire risks

Insurer Zurich says residential outbuilding fires rose by 16% last year compared with 2019.
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Trials of shared banking hubs to be extended

The two trial projects allow different banks to operate from the same premises after branches closed.
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Colleges need extra £570m due to rise in students - think tank

The IFS says England's colleges and sixth forms need extra funds to keep pace with student numbers.
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Outrage at chronic fatigue syndrome advice update pause

NICE decided to pause the final update to its advice just hours before planned publication.
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Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer

Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.
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Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face

The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid?
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The Papers: UK's refugee plan 'big-hearted', or 'not enough'

Many of the papers focus on the UK's plan to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees as part of a new scheme.
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Geronimo the alpaca gets temporary reprieve ahead of review

An application for a temporary injunction to halt his death will be considered at the High Court.
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From a Manchester council estate to ballet dancing in Swan Lake

Isaac Bowry is from a Manchester council estate and wants to show that "dancing is for everyone".
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UK job vacancies at record high as wages tick up

Job vacancies hit 953,000 while average pay rises 7.4%, official figures show.
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Covid: PCR tests 'rip-off' and world of work 'bouncing back'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Seaside entertainment skills taught to trainees

A group of young adults are being trained in seaside entertainment skills, as part of an Arts Council initiative.
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Bob Dylan accused of sexually abusing girl in 1965

A woman says the US singer-songwriter abused her when she was 12 - a claim he denies.
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Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government

Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says.
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Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?

Many have drawn parallels with America's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975 - but is this fair?
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Afghanistan refugees scheme to be detailed by UK government

The new scheme will be aimed at helping those most in need, including women and girls, No 10 says.
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UK blood supplies to be used to make life-saving drug

Plasma from donors in England can now be used for the medicine, after a previous ban on UK supplies.
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New police CCTV use rules criticised as bare bones

However, the guidelines empowered police and maintained public trust, the Home Office says.
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Line of Duty stars to go head-to-head at National Television Awards

Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar and Martin Compston are nominated for the National Television Awards.
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Covid in Scotland: Victims' families hold public inquiry talks

The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group has been lobbying for an urgent independent investigation.
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The Taliban storm across Afghanistan.

Taliban fighters have swept across Afghanistan taking control of towns and cities.
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Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?

The Taliban are back, 20 years after being ousted for supporting terror groups. Will they do the same?
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What next for Afghanistan's economy?

Now that the Taliban are back in control of the country, can its financial system function?
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Covid: Summer schools help students make up for lost time

Most of the government's summer school funding in England is being used to help Year 6s make the move to Year 7.
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Images show decline of California's 'life source'

Justin Sullivan has been following California's second-largest reservoir's falling water levels.
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Love and money: 'I borrowed from a friend, it went wrong'

After sleeping on the night bus with her daughter, Jo was forced to borrow money.
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Covid testing is rip-off, says former regulator

Lord Tyrie, ex-boss of the competition watchdog, says it was slow to react to complaints about providers.
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No need to swap data for drinks, says privacy body

Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog.
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Snooker star Allen defeats former partner Evans

Mark Allen defeats former partner Reanne Evans 3-2 after surviving a major scare in the British Open.
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The Papers: Race to escape Kabul 'carnage' and 'no way out'

The turmoil in Afghanistan continues to dominate the papers after the Taliban seized control of the country.
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Mark Chilman jailed for murdering ex's new partner and setting body on fire

Mark Chilman set his victim's car on fire in a bid to make it look like suicide, the court hears.
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Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate's home

Protesters attack the PM-designate's home after 27 people are killed while queueing for fuel.
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Afghanistan: Life in Kabul after the Taliban victory

BBC video journalist Malik Mudassir speaks about life in the city after its capture by the Taliban.
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Afghanistan: 'Women won't be silenced by the Taliban'

Teacher and human rights activist Pashtana Durrani questions what the Taliban are saying on women's rights.
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UK defence giant Ultra agrees to £2.6bn Cobham takeover

The deal to buy the major supplier to the Royal Navy is being monitored by the UK government.
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Pingdemic: 'We got close to complete shutdown'

Businesses say self-isolation rule changes will have a "massive impact" on reducing staff shortages.
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Afghanistan conflict: The Air India flight out on a fateful Sunday

Air India's only flight to Kabul on Sunday circled for 90 minutes over the Afghan capital before landing.
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Don't abandon Afghans who helped UK, Labour warns government

The party calls for safe asylum routes for interpreters and others who worked with British forces.
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UK confident it can get Britons out of Afghanistan, Ben Wallace says

There are plans to evacuate hundreds more eligible individuals in the coming days, the defence secretary says.
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Afghanistan: US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country

Hundreds of locals rush to flee from the Taliban as US forces secure the airport to evacuate staff.
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Covid: Self-isolation changes and Scotland goes back to school

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Minute's silence for Plymouth shooting victims

Five people were killed in the shooting on Thursday before Jake Davison took his own life.
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Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows

Analysts have warned recovery will be modest this quarter after a state of emergency was re-imposed.
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Chaotic scenes at Kabul airport

Footage from social media show people crowding onto a plane as the Taliban entered the city.
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Covid: Self-isolation ends for double-jabbed and under-18s

Rules change in England and Northern Ireland for contacts of people who test positive for Covid.
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Social media fraud: The influencers promoting criminal scams

BBC Panorama investigates a new generation of fraudster that openly uses social media to promote crime.
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Plymouth shootings: Police asked to review gun licence process

Police in England and Wales to assess legitimacy of existing gun licences as a matter of urgency.
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How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.
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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.
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John O'Groats to Land's End paramotor flight for dementia research

"I wanted to do something in their name and help fight a disease that shouldn't happen to any one."
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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.
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India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.
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The papers: 'The West flees' as 'Taliban rule returns'

The Taliban seizing Afghanistan's capital, as the country's government collapses, dominates the front pages.
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A refugee puppet and meteor shower - stories you may have missed

We also travel back to the Ice Age and to Sao Paulo's tallest building in this week's round-up.
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'It's not just boys who can do it'

Girls take part in a summer scheme introducing them to careers traditionally viewed as jobs for men.
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Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul

Negotiations are reportedly taking place for a peaceful transition of power as people flee the city.
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Bayern Munich and Germany legend Muller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller has died at the age of 75.
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Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP

Tory MP Tom Tugendhat says the troop withdrawal is the biggest foreign policy disaster since Suez.
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Esther Dingley: Hiker's partner thanks 'hero' searchers

Daniel Colegate pays tribute to French and Spanish teams who looked for his partner Esther Dingley.
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Dead police officer and child in Kidderminster were father and son

Colleagues from the West Mercia force name the pair as David Louden, 39, and Harrison, three.
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Four injured in suspected shooting in Camden

Police are called to the Clarence Gardens area on Saturday night following reports of gunshots.
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Ali's grandson Ali Walsh wins debut professional bout

Nico Ali Walsh pays tribute to his grandfather Muhammad Ali as he wins his debut professional bout wearing a pair of shorts he had given him.
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Covid: Vaccine target for 16 and 17-year-olds and lockdown exhibition

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

The militant group takes the eastern city of Jalalabad without a fight as it closes in on the capital.
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Plymouth shooting: Prayers to remember victims

It comes as a former Met Police chief calls for social media checks for those seeking a gun licence.
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UK scholarships for Afghan students paused

The government says the situation in Afghanistan means the British Embassy in Kabul cannot finalise plans.
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Japan rain: Nearly two million residents told to seek shelter

Some provinces are under evacuation alerts as experts warn of "unprecedented" rainfall.
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The papers: Gun owners 'should face hate trawl' and Afghans flee

A call from a former Met Police chief to improve checks on prospective gun owners is among the front-page stories.
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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle.
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'My sister's legacy is the Sibling Grief Club'

Sisters from County Tyrone started The Sibling Grief Club after their youngest sister died suddenly.
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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret.
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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare.
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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed.
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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines.
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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region?
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Covid: 16 and 17-year-olds in England to be offered jab by 23 August

Those in England will be offered a jab or the chance to book one by 23 August, the government says.
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Wade set to 'shock the world' in NFL - Obada

Christian Wade's American football dream is about to come true, says his fellow Briton and new Buffalo Bills team-mate Efe Obada.
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New Zealand inflict bruising defeat on Australia to claim Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand make a dominant start to the Rugby Championship, inflicting a bruising 57-22 defeat on Australia at Eden Park to claim the Bledisloe Cup.
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Nanci Griffith: Folk and country singer-songwriter dies aged 68

The Grammy-winning artist was best known for her influential career in folk and country music.
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Brett Staniland: Love Island contestant's twin calls out trolls

Scott Staniland says comments about his brother Brett's looks are particularly upsetting.
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'How sport helped me overcome my eating disorder'

Two young sportswomen speak about how sport helped them overcome eating disorders, as part of South Asian Heritage Month.
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England v India: Haseeb Hameed and the brutal agony of the golden duck

Haseed Hameed went 1,717 days between England Test appearances. He marked his return with the ultimate cricketing indignity.
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Covid: Testing cost for UK arrivals lowered and parents upset at jabs wait

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty sued by sex assault victim

The woman claims the couple harassed her to try to make her recant accusations against Kenneth Petty.
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Covid-19: Canada to require vaccination for all federal workers by autumn

Commercial air, cruise and interprovincial train passengers will also need to be vaccinated.
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Plymouth shooting: Police investigated over gunman's licence

Jake Davison's shotgun and permit were confiscated in December but returned in July, the police watchdog says.
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Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban

Anisa Shaheed fears women's freedoms will be curbed again if the Taliban come to power.
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Skateboarding 'makes me feel like I'm flying', says four-year-old

Autumn California Bailey, 4, has 120,000 Instagram followers thanks to her skating videos.
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Nottingham Forest: A celebration of a 'wide, diverse range of fans'

Nottingham Forest fans pose for portraits to help others feel welcome at matches.
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Week in pictures: 7 - 13 August 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Afghans living under Taliban lament loss of freedoms

Afghans in Taliban-controlled provinces describe life under its fundamentalist Islamist rule.
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David Skelton: Is a new form of snobbery reshaping British politics?

The working classes are looked down upon for very different reasons than in the past, argues a new book.
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Shetland’s biggest gig – the day Pulp flew in to Lerwick

At the height of their fame, the Britpop icons travelled to Lerwick to play a show for just 1,400 fans.
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Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions?

MP John Redwood claims that, on carbon emissions, Germany "puts out twice as much as we do". Is he right?
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Covid vaccine: Parents upset at jabs wait for high-risk children

Some families are struggling to get vaccines for vulnerable teens, nearly a month after they became eligible.
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Don't ignore cancer signs, says new NHS England boss

About 10% fewer people with cancer than normal have been seen over the past year, figures show.
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The papers: Gun licence questions after 'senseless massacre'

Revelations about Plymouth shooter Jake Davison's gun licence feature on the front pages.
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Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul

US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul.
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Climate change: July world's hottest month ever - US agency

US scientists say July's land and ocean temperature was 0.93C (1.68F) above the 20th Century average.
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Marble Arch Mound: Deputy leader resigns amid spiralling costs

Westminster Council's Melvyn Caplan steps down after total costs nearly doubled to £6m.
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Covid-19: Gulf in hospitals' virus containment and metal fans go back to Bloodstock

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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'We never knew how dangerous Loch Lomond was'

Family of drowned teenager call for better education in schools on the dangers of Scotland's waters.
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Premier League: 'One signing could decide the title race, but it's not Harry Kane' - Alan Shearer

Joining Manchester City would be a brilliant move for Harry Kane - but it would not mean the Premier League title race is all over, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.
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Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir released from prison on parole

Critics say the move raises fresh questions about the preferential treatment of business leaders.
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North Korea airs Olympics coverage days after it ends

Korean Central Television airs a women's football match that was actually played last month.
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Photographer, farmer and plasterer job ads rise

The last three weeks have seen the highest numbers of new job postings since mid-May, research shows.
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Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand

The multi-million dollar production is one of the most expensive shows in the history of television.
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How anti-vaxxers are living and loving in a Covid world

Opponents of Covid vaccines are turning to online dating and house shares for the unvaccinated only.
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Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly

The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate.
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The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture

Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money.
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Can Americans pull the plug on petrol-powered cars?

Joe Biden wants half of all cars sold in the US to be zero emission by 2030 - but getting there won't be easy.
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How can new technology protect outdoor workers?

Working outdoors in extreme heat can be deadly, new tech and better protection for workers could help.
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Satanic forums visited by a killer uncovered

The BBC uncovers evidence about Satanic forums visited by killer Danyal Hussein.
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Council policies often inconsistent with climate goals

A third of English councils support policies that could increase emissions, BBC research suggests.
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Afghanistan: Desperation as thousands flee the Taliban

Yogita Limaye reports from a camp in Kabul where thousands who have been displaced by violence seek refuge.
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Huge gulf in hospitals' ability to contain Covid

Hospital-acquired Covid ranged from 1% to 25% of cases in different hospitals.
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Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'

"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music?
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Coda: 'Deafness is not a costume you can put on,' says film director

The maker of the film Coda says being authentic to the story of child with deaf parents was vital.
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Taliban claim capture of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city

The fall of Afghanistan’s second largest city would be a crushing blow for the government.
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Metabolism peaks at age one and tanks after 60, study finds

Middle-aged spread cannot be blamed on a waning metabolism, according to researchers.
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Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator

The star had requested Jamie Spears be removed after accusing him of "conservatorship abuse".
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The papers: 'Plymouth death toll fears' and 'Operation Kabul'

Friday's papers focus on a serious firearms incident in Plymouth and UK troops returning to Afghanistan.
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Electric cars: Do ministers put their motor where their mouth is?

Politicians are keen for us to live greener lives, but how many have taken the electric car plunge?
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Wildfires: How Portuguese club Tondela drove through the flames

In Tondela, the bond between club and fans was at its strongest during the night in October 2017 when nobody slept.
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Covid: Higher GCSE results predicted and UK economy grows

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
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UK economy grows by 4.8% but misses forecasts

Official data shows growth slowed between April and June despite most businesses emerging from lockdown.
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Big signings, new bosses, fans return & VAR dialled back - all you need to know as Premier League kicks off

All you need to know about the 2021-22 Premier League season as the season gets under way on Friday when newly-promoted Brentford host Arsenal.
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Tourist helicopter crashes into Russian lake

A helicopter with 16 people on board has crashed into a lake in the far east of the country.
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Australian capital Canberra goes into snap lockdown

The one-week lockdown comes after Canberra recorded its first case of Covid-19 for more than a year.
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Afghanistan war: Army chief replaced as Taliban seize more cities

General Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai is removed from his post, as the insurgents take more cities.
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Quarantine hotel rules face legal challenge

Travellers affected by the UK's quarantine hotel policy want a judicial review of the rules.
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How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves

Local governments are getting creative when it comes to tackling frequent and extreme heat.
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Sweet Anita: Tourette's queen of Twitch

Anita broadcasts to thousands every week, playing games whilst talking Tourette's and mental health.
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Lily Allen on making her West End debut in 2:22 - A Ghost Story

The singer is temporarily pausing her successful music career to star in a brand new play 2:22.
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Afghanistan war: Do the Taliban want to conquer or compromise?

The BBC speaks to two high profile figures in its chain of command who have very different messages.
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New Zealand borders to remain closed for rest of the year

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her priority was vaccinating the population by the end of 2021.
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Climate: WWF warns UK spending is lagging behind targets

The conservation group WWF says the UK government must keep its promises on climate change.
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The shopkeeper saving his island from wildfires

Spyros isn't a firefighter, but when his home was threatened with wildfires, he decided to take action.
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Tokyo 2020: Meet Tokyo's youngest Olympic champion

After the sport's debut in the Olympics, athletes say people are seeing it in a whole new light.
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How we can all get more high-quality sleep

The pandemic has led to a sharp increase in insomnia, but some firms are now helping their staff.
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GCSES 2021: Higher results expected after exams axed

Pupils are finding out their GCSE results, as a second year of bumper grades is predicted.
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Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds

The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain.
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Boohoo boss: 'We're not a throwaway fashion brand'

The boss of fast fashion retailer Boohoo tells the BBC it is committed to being more sustainable.
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Kepa goes from shootout villain to Super Cup hero

Kepa Arrizabalaga's time at Chelsea has been defined by an incident involving a substitution with penalties looming - and now another, but in much happier circumstances.
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The Papers: 'Spy sold secrets' and 'no way back for Andrew'

Thursday's papers report fears that a spy at the British embassy in Berlin sold data to Russia.
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Stevie Nicks cancels gigs due to rising US Covid cases

The Fleetwood Mac singer, 73, is "still being extremely cautious" as the Delta variant spreads.
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Woman in Sydney investigated for pretending to be a doctor

The 27-year-old worked for eight months this year at a Sydney hospital, Australian media reports.
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Teenage jab rollout moving cautiously - expert

Children aged 16 and 17 began to be invited for their jabs a week ago, after a change in advice.
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta: City's largest multi-site launch

Around 40 hot air balloons launch from five locations across Bristol as part of Fiesta Fortnight.
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Bilsdale transmitter fire: TV and radio for 1m off air indefinitely

The operators of a transmitter which serves part of northern England cannot say when it will be fixed.
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Deliveroo orders double as lockdown habits endure

First results from the newly floated food delivery firm see first-half losses narrow to £104.8m.
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Covid: Facebook takes action and misinformation clips pulled

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
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Essex baby given £1.79m drug for spinal muscular atrophy

Eleven-month-old Edward has received the world's most expensive drug after a campaign by his parents.
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Asylum seeker cleared of smuggling says he was 'scapegoat'

Fouad Kakaei's lawyer says asylum seekers are "easy targets" to prosecute for small boat crossings.
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Sky News Australia removes Covid misinformation clips

The Rupert Murdoch-owned TV channel was recently banned for a week by YouTube.
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Michael Spavor: Canadian jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges

His sentencing is the latest development in a diplomatic spat between the two countries.
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Kathy Hochul: Who is New York's first female governor?

The history-making Democrat will take the role after Andrew Cuomo resigned over harassment claims.
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Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign

Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia.
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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana

Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.
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Wildfires: How are they linked to climate change?

A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years?
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How the Orielles turned their album into a film score

The band on surreal gigs at cricket grounds and the "happenings" that inspired their new project.
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Fenty Beauty: How make-up helped Rihanna become a billionaire

Rihanna makes more money from her make-up than from her music and acting work.
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The labels encouraging Chileans to buy healthier food

Chile's government introduced food labelling five years ago to drive down its high obesity rate.
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Prince Andrew can't ignore courts, says Virginia Giuffre's lawyer

Virginia Giuffre's lawyer says litigation is the only way to establish the Duke of York's evidence.
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