UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year

Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama.
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Channel migrants: Pushing back boats will increase danger, MPs warn

Home Secretary Priti Patel is urged to ditch plans to push back migrants trying to cross the Channel.
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Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond.
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University staff strike over pay and pensions

Students have been urged to check with their lecturers to see if their classes are running.
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Covid: Omicron may require 'very stringent response', say Sage scientists

Officials should prepare for a "potentially significant" wave of cases, government scientific advisers say.
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World Aids Day: 'I saw my partner and friends die of the disease'

Dr Rupert Whitaker lived through the Aids epidemic in London in the 1980s.
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Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.
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CEO Secrets: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice.
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Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?

What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?
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Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling

If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.
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Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line.
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HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.
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How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come.
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: The Kashmiri skier taking India to Beijing

Slalom champion Arif Khan is India's first athlete to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Why Gambians won't stop voting with marbles

The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged.
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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond.
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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.
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The Papers: New booster target and 'don't cancel Christmas'

The front pages focus on the aim to offer boosters to all adults in England by the end of January.
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Cycling saved my life - now I need to finish round-the-world challenge

Josh Quigley wants to complete the round-the-world cycle which set him on the road to recovery.
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Harlow: Husband's anguish over seven-hour ambulance wait

Michael Drewett's wife Alison, who later died, was left waiting at The Princess Alexandra in Harlow.
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Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds.
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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.
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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna.
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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people

Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.
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Covid: Face masks rules return in England amid Omicron spread

Coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport under measures to slow Omicron's spread.
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MI6 must adapt to new technology to survive, says spy chief

Richard Moore says the secret service must partner with the private sector to find new technologies.
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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.
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Mandatory masks: 'We worry people won't shop with us'

Shopkeepers are concerned about enforcing mask-wearing and terrified they will have to close again.
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MPs back setting new-build house ground rent at one peppercorn a year

People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts.
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Storm Arwen: Thousands spend fourth night without power

Energy firms say the storm has caused "catastrophic damage" with north east Scotland the worst hit.
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Brit Awards: Bree Runway, Lola Young and Holly Humberstone tipped for rising star prize

BBC Sound Of runner-up Holly Humberstone, Bree Runway and Lola Young are tipped as ones-to-watch.
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University strikes: Will classes be cancelled?

Staff at dozens of universities are striking this week.
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Sacchi's 'immortal' AC Milan and their brush with death in Belgrade

In November 1988, AC Milan travelled to Belgrade for a European Cup tie that would see one of their team-mates needing on-pitch resuscitation.
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Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones.
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Actor Mark Bonnar revisits his dad's famous concrete hippos

Growing up, Scottish actor Mark Bonnar thought it was normal to have a dad whose job was making concrete hippos for new towns.
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Covid: 'We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend'

As worries emerge over a new Covid variant, hospitality fears it could thwart the busiest time of year.
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Newspaper headlines: Booster jabs 'scramble' and Maxwell goes on trial

The front pages focus on the expansion of the booster rollout and the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.
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Is the British media Islamophobic?

Wajed Iqbal won damages of £180k after the Mail on Sunday falsely linked him to a grooming gang.
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Labour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?

With fewer Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.
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Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.
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Matiu Ratana: Colleagues pay tribute to 'inspiring' officer

The memorial service for an officer murdered in the line of duty in Croydon takes place on Monday.
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Covid: JCVI scientists to announce decision on booster rollout

A reduction in time between doses and extending the programme to younger age groups could be approved.
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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.
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Madhya Pradesh: Husband builds Taj Mahal-like home to wife

A 52-year-old man has built a house resembling the iconic Taj Mahal.
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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.
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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
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Labour calls for overhaul of system regulating ministers' conduct

It comes as the Commons standards committee prepares to publish its review of the code for MPs.
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More than 17 million have used buy now, pay later services

Interest in buy now pay later options is surging, with growth fastest among users in their 40s and 50s.
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More work needed to create green jobs, report says

Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says.
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Emma Day murder: Sister of mother killed by ex calls for changes

The Met and Child Maintenance Service have admitted faults were made in the handling of Emma Day's case.
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Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.
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How Britain protects its nuclear material

This highly specialised team guards Britain's radioactive stockpiles.
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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.
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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.
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The underwater 'kites' generating electricity as they move

Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.
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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.
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Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.
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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.
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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.
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The Papers: Boosters 'for all adults' amid 'fight to save Xmas'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the latest developments surrounding the Omicron variant.
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Stephen Sondheim: London's West End to dim lights for theatre icon

The two-minute tribute to theatre titan Stephen Sondheim, who died this week, takes place on Monday.
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Migrant crisis: Priti Patel not included in Calais meeting

The home secretary says failure by Europe to co-operate with the UK could lead to "even worse scenes".
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Snowdonia communities 'exploited', says Gwynedd council

The area is likened to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Venice in having more tourists than it can handle.
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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.
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Naomi Campbell's charity Fashion for Relief 'co-operating' with probe

The supermodel's Fashion for Relief is being investigated by the Charity Commission over its finances.
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Covid: Cardiff Airport dead without bailout, boss says

Airport boss Spencer Birns says the business could "provide the economic value back to Wales".
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The Papers: Mandatory masks and moving memories of Channel migrants

Most of today's papers report on new Covid restrictions, after first cases of Omicron were detected.
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Storm Arwen: Dark Hedges trees brought down by strong winds

A local campaigner, who visits the area weekly, says two trees were brought down in overnight winds.
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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.
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The 25-year-old getting young people into Northern Soul

Bristol influencer Levanna McClean is putting on free dance classes to get people into the genre.
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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.
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'There's something special about panto in Scotland'

Ayr Gaiety is among theatres across the country hoping to lure back audiences with the return of pantomime season.
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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.
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All-party groups: Calls for stronger anti-lobbying rules for MPs

MPs face tighter rules on second jobs - but what about lobbying through all-party groups?
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Migrant crisis: The Channel beaches that host a lethal trade in human hope

The journeys migrants make across the Channel are book-ended with beaches that tell the story of the crisis.
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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.
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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.
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Storm Arwen: Tree fall in Bridgend narrowly misses woman

A woman had a lucky escape after a tree fell just feet away from where she was standing.
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Covid: Schools asked to test on-site after Christmas

Secondary schools in England are asked to prepare to carry out initial tests on-site, as in September.
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Azeem Rafiq: Michael Vaughan says he is sorry for hurt former team-mate has suffered

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he is "sorry for all the hurt" Azeem Rafiq has gone through during the Yorkshire racism scandal.
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Covid-19: Omicron declared 'of concern', and Whitty's 'greatest worry'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Grenfell cladding: Did it fail safety tests 13 years before fire?

An industry expert believes the Grenfell cladding was among products to fail fire tests 13 years earlier.
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Walkers crisp shortage: Girl reliant on crisps to live gets special delivery

A mum is overwhelmed by the public help she has received with her daughter's dependency on crisps.
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Matt Haig's A Boy Called Christmas reaches screens

Bestselling novelist Matt Haig's children's book A Boy Called Christmas has been made into a film.
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Week in pictures: 20-26 November 2021

A selection of powerful images from across the globe, taken this week.
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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.
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Can art fix a city’s problems beyond the gallery walls?

A major new art exhibition in Manchester bills itself as "a manual for social change".
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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.
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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.
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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?
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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.
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By-election: Tory wobbles in true blue Bexley?

The BBC's Ione Wells visits Old Bexley and Sidcup in south-east London ahead of the by-election.
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Where better connectivity could be 'life-changing'

How transport issues affect the lives of people across many parts of southern Scotland.
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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.
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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.
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The Papers: Battle to hold back Omicron, and fears over Christmas

Concerns about new Covid-19 variant and disagreement over the current migrant crisis lead the papers.
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Blackpool promenade shut after building partial collapse

No trams or cars are running along a section of the promenade near Blackpool North Shore.
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Storm Arwen forces I'm a Celeb to abandon live show

ITV says there are "contingencies in place to cover all weather scenarios".
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Composer Stephen Sondheim dies at 91 - US media

The composer and lyricist was a giant of musical theatre with a knack for adapting unlikely subjects.
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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Man charged with murder

Cody Ackland, from the Southway area of Plymouth, is due in court later, police say.
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Cummins named Australia Test captain with Smith as deputy

Australia make 28-year-old fast bowler Pat Cummins their Test captain for the Ashes, with former skipper Steve Smith as his deputy.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Marcus Rashford says sacked Manchester United boss 'deserves huge respect'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says the club's players still respect former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked from his job at Old Trafford last weekend.
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Peng Shuai: Man claiming to know athlete says WTA head ignored mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'
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Clashes as protesters demand end to violence against women

Protesters turn out around the world calling for an end to violence against women.
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Ambulances forced to queue daily outside A&Es, study suggests

NHS guidance says that ambulance handovers should be completed within 15 minutes.
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Keir Starmer: I haven't spoken to Jeremy Corbyn in over a year

The Labour leader says it is up to his predecessor to regain the party whip before the next election.
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Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Nile Rodgers is auctioning guitars for talented teenagers

Music producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers hopes to raise money to help talented teenagers.
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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts'

Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.
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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.
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Cambridge sculpture makes a stand on culture wars

Leading academics see Paulo Freire as a symbol of "tolerance and dialogue" amid tensions on campuses.
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Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits

Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon.
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Rahul Dravid: What the return of 'The Wall' means for Indian cricket

The return of Indian cricket's golden boy as coach will start a new era, writes columnist Ayaz Memon.
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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but struggling retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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The Papers: 'New variant fears' and 'migrants keep crossing'

New coronavirus variant concerns and more Channel crossings after fatal journey lead the papers.
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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.
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Ghosn affair: The forgotten man in the Nissan scandal

Wife of a former Nissan boss on trial in Japan says he is a forgotten victim of the Carlos Ghosn affair.
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Women MPs lobby Speaker against babies in debates

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says MPs have texted "do not give in" after Labour's Stella Creasy raised the issue.
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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.
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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.
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Paine to take break from cricket and set to miss Ashes

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take an immediate break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future".
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'One of the greatest thinkers in football' - what can Man Utd expect from Rangnick?

Manchester United are close to appointing Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, but what will the German bring to Old Trafford?
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UK migration: Brexit and Covid produce big drop in numbers

Official figures say migration appears to have fallen to "the lowest level seen for many years".
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Can an ex-Palace striker and the 'new Zlatan' fire Sociedad to first La Liga title in 40 years?

Real Sociedad are being talked about as potential La Liga winners for the first time in 40 years. This is why they are now a force in Spain.
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NBA: Watch LeBron James net season-high score on return from suspension

Watch LeBron James' best plays as he scores a season-high 39 points helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-116 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers.
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Caroline Glachan: Three arrests over 1996 death of schoolgirl

The body of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan was discovered in West Dunbartonshire in August 1996.
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The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-starred restaurant 'reduced to ashes'

Dozen of firefighters are tackling the blaze at North Yorkshire's Star Inn at Harome restaurant.
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Covid: Cinema faces court for not checking Covid passes, and student depression increases

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
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Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland farmer's field

The mosaic, part of a villa complex, is said to be one of the most significant found in Britain.
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Aberfan: Tests on children after disaster 'like torture'

Pulled from the rubble, some survivors say they were made to take tests to get compensation.
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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need to step up effort against crossings

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.
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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a "modern-day lynching" - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.
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US blacklists a dozen more Chinese tech firms citing national security

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.
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My drink was spiked on night out, says minister Mims Davies

Mims Davies calls for tougher government action following her "absolutely awful" experience.
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Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2021 winners revealed

Steve Liddiard's picture of the Whiteford Point Lighthouse in the Gower Peninsula was named overall winner.
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Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.
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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.
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Women's safety: Clubs see rising demand for self-defence classes

Women at a Krav-Maga class explain why they have taken up self-defence classes this year.
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Vagrancy: Government urged to decriminalise rough sleeping

A group of peers are urging the government to repeal the Vagrancy Act which makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales.
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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.
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Why this city is Europe's best kept cycling secret

Portugal's bike factories have been very busy since April 2020 as cycling has surged in popularity.
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Peter Jackson on how Tolkien stopped a Beatles LOTR film

While making his Beatles series Get Back, the director learned about the Fab Four's letdown.
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Raheem Sterling to guest edit Radio 4's Today

The England footballer will be one of seven traditional guest editors over the festive period.
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The Papers: 'Horror and despair' after 'tragedy in Channel'

Thursday's papers report the deaths of 31 people making their way to the UK via the English Channel.
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Man City 2-1 Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino left envious of "complete package"

Manchester City outplayed Paris St-Germain and with Mauricio Pochettino struggling to impose his style the Manchester United talk will not go away, writes Phil McNulty.
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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.
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Leeds teacher helps give 1,400 children a place to sleep

Bex Wilson, from Leeds, started the charity Zarach after realising some pupils did not have a bed.
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LGBT in Poland: I still can't be myself

Provinces recently started to backtrack on "LGBT-free zones" after the EU threatened to freeze funds.
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Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan - reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule.
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The universal credit claimants paying top tax rates

Officially, the highest tax rate is 45% - but workers can end up paying more.
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Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India

A mother's search for a missing baby in India has caused outrage and whipped up a political storm.
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British spy: My training was 'just like Catfish’

As GCHQ try to sign up more female and minority students, one new recruit tells us about her work.
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CEO Secrets: From Ordsall poverty to being a billionaire

Peter Done, co-founder of Betfred and CEO of Peninsula, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.
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Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed

A total of 80 accounts have been suspended following a report into the network.
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Hawkeye: A Marvel TV show about a superhero with imposter syndrome

Jeremy Renner returns as the Avengers' archer to explore his 'human' role in the Marvel universe.
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Windrush scheme failures compound previous injustice, say MPs

Most of those who applied for compensation have yet to receive a penny, a report by MPs has found.
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Universities to get good job targets for poor students

A new drive to get universities to help disadvantaged students via tough targets is announced.
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Universal credit boost for workers takes effect

Workers will get 8p more of any extra £1 earned but some say claimants will be no better off.
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PC Andrew Harper's widow wins bid to change law

The government backs Lissie Harper's campaign to jail those who kill on-duty police and 999 workers for life.
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Wisconsin: Child becomes sixth fatality in car-ramming

An eight-year-old boy is the latest person to die after a car ploughed into a crowd in Wisconsin.
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Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO

The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March.
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No babies allowed in Commons, MP Stella Creasy told

Stella Creasy learns of the new rule after appearing with her three-month-old at Westminster Hall.
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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage

The hormonal treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.
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US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence.
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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.
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Newspaper headlines: Life for killing police and AZ jab 'more durable'

Wednesday's papers report plans to introduce mandatory life sentences for the killers of 999 workers.
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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.
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Kevin Sinfield: Leeds Rhinos legend completes 24-hour 101-mile MND run

Kevin Sinfield raises more than £600,000 after running 101 miles in 24 hours on behalf of motor neurone disease research.
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Covid: Can the UK avoid lockdown? And the toll on nurses' mental health

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Atom Bank introduces four-day working week without cutting pay

Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing.
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Change to sepsis advice after mums' herpes deaths

Medical advice on how new mothers with sepsis should be treated is to change after two women died of a herpes infection.
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Nurses' mental health: 'Most people in the NHS, they are sad'

An A&E nurse describes the anguish she's faced - and how a helpline inspired by Clap for Carers gave her hope.
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Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire

At least 45 die, including children, after a bus catches fire in western Bulgaria, officials say.
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NHS could give therapy before anti-depressants, under new guidelines

Group exercise and mindfulness are also to be recommended before medication, according to new advice.
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Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'

"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest.
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Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch

A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course.
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Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims

The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.
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'Wait a second, am I in a cult?'

Jess, a former physiotherapy student, was recruited into the Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the campus of the University of Salford.
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China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government.
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Newburgh's 'wonky' Christmas lights return with a Covid twist

The town that gets children to design its Christmas lights has let them mark the pandemic in their special way.
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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.
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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.
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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity
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Peppa Pig World: PM asked if OK after bizarre speech quoting character

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference.
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One in three musicians earning nothing after the pandemic, charity says

With the live music industry slowly resuming, artists are still struggling to get paid work.
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Black Friday: Prices 'same or less before in 2020 sale'

Consumer champion Which? says most products were priced cheaper or the same before last year's event.
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Newspaper headlines: PM's Peppa Pig speech 'stokes Tory anger'

Tuesday's papers report reaction to Boris Johnson's address to business groups at the Port of Tyne.
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Record level of child sexual abuse calls to NSPCC

Nearly 5,000 people contacted the charity helpline in six months - a 36% rise on the same period last year.
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Net-zero heralds a new industrial revolution, says CBI boss

The industry group's boss will also argue that emerging sectors such as biotech offer "a shot at redemption".
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Stand by her: Teaching men how to be allies for women

Workshops to help men understand sexual harassment and abuse against women have started in Nottingham.
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War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories.
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London Knights: The UK’s only competitive gay men's basketball team

Formed in 2000, the team has won championships around the world.
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The art of a great urban wildlife photo

Andrew Budziak spends his nights photographing the animals of Toronto, Canada.
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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.
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Harry Potter at 20: What the original cast did next

As the stars prepare to reunite 20 years after the first film we look at what they've been up to.
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The UK migrant dilemma - it's all about Brexit

Why is the UK government currently focusing on migrants - and what are the options for ministers?
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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.
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Wet Leg: The band with millions of streams and just two songs

The Isle of Wight indie duo say it's surreal to see how much faith fans are putting in them.
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Lyon v Marseille abandoned after Payet hit on head by bottle five minutes into game

Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game.
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New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law

Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans.
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WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine.
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Don't call young people 'woke', says leading head teacher

Samantha Price wants parents and teachers to keep up with the younger generation's views.
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Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.
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The Papers: 'Rage across Europe', and Tory social care warnings

The riots taking place cross several European countries feature on many of Monday's front pages.
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Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.
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Zidane not interested in becoming new Man Utd manager

Manchester United approach Zinedine Zidane about becoming their manager but, according to sources close to the former Real Madrid boss, he is not interested in going to Old Trafford.
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'I'm not scared by this' - can Spurs challenge top four under Conte?

Antonio Conte turned jeers into cheers with Tottenham's second-half turnaround against Leeds, so can he now mount a top-four challenge in his first season in charge?
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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Rudiger, Rodri, Sterling, Mane

Who has provided his side with an extra dimension? Who has the same will to win as his manager? And which player is a not-so-silent assassin? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United boss set to leave club after Watford defeat

Manchester United's senior figures, including owners the Glazers, discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future after the loss at Watford and decide it will be the Norwegian's last game in charge.
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Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.
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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.
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Black Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock

Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period.
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Covid: Javid orders probe into medical device racial bias

The health secretary's review follows research suggesting oximeters work less well in darker-skinned people.
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Adults in England aged 40 upwards will be invited to book booster

Those who received second vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for top-up jab from Monday.
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Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.
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Liverpool bomb: Locals praised for standing together after hospital blast

Figures from politics, police, football and faith communities call for unity a week after the blast.
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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.
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Cystic fibrosis won't stop six-year-old golf champion Fraizer

Fraizer took up golf in lockdown to exercise safely with his condition - now he can't stop winning.
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Christiania: The hippy commune that survived for 50 years

Christiania: The ‘social experiment’ that lasted 50 years in central Copenhagen
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Heyday of Bristol's tram network remembered by collector

Peter Davey has spent a lifetime celebrating and remembering Bristol's former tram network.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the 'dirty secret' hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.
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I'm A Celebrity: Former stars say 'embrace the testicle' for success

Former contestants Georgia Toffolo and Jordan North share words of wisdom for this year's celebs.
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Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?
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What happened to Stranraer after the ferries left?

A decade has gone by since the last crossing sailed from Stranraer - ending 150 years of history.
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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.
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Scottish Baftas: Refugee film Limbo and James MCAvoy among winners

Limbo picked up four Baftas while James McAvoy won best actor for lockdown film Together.
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The Papers: 'Tories in peril', and PM's 'bare-faced cheek'

Boris Johnson faces criticism on several fronts in Sunday's papers, mainly from his own party.
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Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say.
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England's 'fight club' box clever to beat heavyweight Boks

England's rookie front row found a way to help the hosts beat the world champions on Saturday despite the weight of Springbok scrummaging expertise against them.
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Maheta Molango: Too many games means players are becoming machines says PFA chief executive

Players are being viewed more like machines than human beings when it comes to the amount of games they are expected to play, PFA chief executive Maheta Molango says.
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Knitted Jonny Wilkinson doll behind success of new England captain Aldcroft

It has been a big week for England captain and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee Zoe Aldcroft, but thankfully she has something to keep her grounded.
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Deaths of people treated under the Mental Health Act rose during pandemic

An ex-health secretary warns staff shortages are now compromising patient safety in the NHS.
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings

The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared.
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Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage

The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error.
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Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.
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Single-use plastic: Plates, cups and cutlery ban edges closer

It is "time we left our throwaway culture behind once and for all", the environment secretary says.
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British Columbia: Petrol rations after Canada storm

More than 100 soldiers have so far been deployed to Canada's west, with thousands more on standby.
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Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence.
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Ros Atkins on… Rising tensions with Russia

Ros Atkins looks at how the Belarus migrant crisis, and troops near Ukraine, are creating global concern.
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'We don't want to go to Zumba - we're punks'

With an average age of 55, The Verinos want to encourage more women to start bands.
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Week in pictures: 13 - 19 November 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?
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Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star

When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift.
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French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.
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Japan: From vaccine hesitancy to vaccine success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan
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Benedict Cumberbatch on challenge of playing a bullying misogynist

Benedict Cumberbatch had to stay in character on set playing a cruel rancher in The Power of the Dog.
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Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact.
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Greensill: State bank risked £335m to back lender, say MPs

A government-backed bank did not scrutinise Greensill Capital properly, MPs say.
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Unvaccinated stars cannot play in Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley.
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The Papers: PM demands migrant fix, and Plan B not needed yet

Boris Johnson is reportedly "exasperated" by his government's failure to reduce Channel crossings.
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Peng case must be investigated - Williams

Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" about her welfare.
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Injuries may force England fast bowler Stone to retire from Tests

Fast bowler Olly Stone says he may have to retire from Test cricket because of ongoing injury problems.
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Outstanding Sherrock cruises into Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals

England's Fallon Sherrock makes history once again as she becomes the first female to reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals with a win over Mensur Suljovic.
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Take at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy

The oral drug could help children like Melvil born with a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.
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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.
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Schools in England told to limit uniform costs

Parents must be allowed to buy some items from High Street shops and second-hand from next year.
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The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.
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Quiz of the week: Who 'mooned' police in this graffiti art?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Felix Klieser: Playing the horn using my left foot

Musician Felix Klieser is the new artist in residence with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
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Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'

Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam.
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The new way to buy a car without ever leaving your sofa

Covid changed our shopping habits but will it shift how we make one of our biggest purchases?
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Why a potential French president is dredging up WW2

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial.
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'I found I had breast cancer when I lost my voice'

An Edinburgh mother-of-two thought she had laryngitis when her voice turned to a "papery whisper".
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Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years

The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit.
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Bexleyheath: Two women and two children die in fire

The four victims were rescued from the property by fire crews but they all died at the scene.
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Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.
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Review: Adele's 30 finds her emotionally bewildered and at the top of her game

The star picks over the debris of her marriage, with some of the strongest songs of her career.
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The Papers: 'North betrayed' and Patel blames EU over migrants

Friday's front pages focus on the backlash following the scrapping of the HS2 rail line to Leeds.
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Port Talbot Banksy: Season's Greetings mural 'leaving Wales for England'

The Season's Greetings mural which appeared on a garage in 2018 will leave Port Talbot.
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Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.
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MP Sir Geoffrey Cox declares £54,000 earnings for one month

The PM's use of an airport lounge and Theresa May's San Marino trip also feature in the register of interests.
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Devizes fire: Crews tackle huge blaze at recycling centre

Residents are warned to keep their windows closed due to smoke spreading over the area.
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Wisbech farmer spiked by forklift thanks life-saving teams

Jonathan Willis was impaled through the abdomen by a tine on his forklift truck but survived.
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Cumbrian teenager takes on family farm after losing parents

The 18-year-old started running the family farm after losing both his parents in one year.
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Ex-Yorkshire bowler Best says drinking culture hinders Asian and black players' chances

Former Yorkshire and Hampshire bowler Tino Best says cricket needs to tackle a "drinking culture" which is "hampering" opportunities for black and Asian players.
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F1's enthralling season heads to Qatar as title battle hots up

Formula 1 heads to Qatar for the first time amid controversy and with three races left in a thrilling title battle.
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Walkers crisp shortage leaves Leicestershire family stranded

Due to an eating disorder, a specific type of crisp is one of the few things Ava, four, will eat.
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Leeds gymnast breaks Guinness World Record backflip record

Ash Watson somersaulted more than 19ft to smash his own gymnastic world record.
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Vancouver storm: A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia

British Columbia was hit with a major storm this week that cut transport links.
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Cladding crisis: Year-long struggle to get help

The BBC returns to meet Emma whose property, bought under shared ownership, has unsafe cladding.
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BBC announces shows to mark centenary year

David Dimbleby, Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq are on the line-up for the BBC's 100th birthday.
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Stop asking about salary history, employers urged

A campaign group says inquiries about previous pay when recruiting increases the gender pay gap.
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Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap

The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.
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South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'

Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung.
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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.
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The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.
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HS2: What is the route and how much will it cost?

The high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England has been scaled back.
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Rail to get £96bn injection to 'transform service'

Boris Johnson is to unveil "the biggest public rail investment" amid concern over possible HS2 cuts.
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The Papers: PM's sleaze row 'car crash' and Queen back on duty

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the government plans to prevent MPs taking certain second jobs.
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Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.
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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'

Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.
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British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski

A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
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Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction

It is the most expensive piece by a Latin American, beating a record set by her husband Diego Rivera.
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Lidl to become UK's highest-paying supermarket

The retailer says it will increase its minimum pay level to £10.10 an hour from March next year.
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Hidden pandemic of antibiotic-resistant infections, health officials warn

Antibiotics should be taken only when really needed - and not for coughs, colds or sore throats.
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Deadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver

A woman has died in what one official described as the "worst weather storm in a century".
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New York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations

People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination.
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The Papers: 'Cricket's shame' and bomber's asylum claims

Azeem Rafiq is pictured on many front pages following his testimony to MPs on racism in cricket.
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Panini: The sticker firm celebrating 60 years

How the football sticker maker survived a thieving tycoon and competition from Lycra-clad wrestlers.
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Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'

The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.
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Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.
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Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner

A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize.
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COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them.
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Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.
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Grandad who earned karate black belt at the age of 74

Grandad Mike Mitchell overcame embarrassment and competed at events full of children to earn his belt.
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Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release.
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Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria.
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Boris Johnson to face questions over MPs second jobs row

The PM is accused of "dirty tricks" by Labour over his surprise proposals for banning some roles for MPs.
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Kampala blasts: Suicide bombers target Ugandan capital

At least three people are killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.
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UK announces plan to boost overseas trade

The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government.
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Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission.
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New lobbying scandal warning for MPs and peers

Sleaze watchdog raises concerns as a BBC investigation finds £30m funnelled into Parliamentary groups.
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Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.
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Jobs recovery continues despite end of furlough

The number of workers on payrolls rose in October despite the end of the job support scheme.
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Covid-19: NHS under pressure and Sturgeon to decide on restrictions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Radio 1's Big Weekend 2022 to be live in Coventry

The three-day event will be live again after two online festivals due to the pandemic.
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Reaching Euro 2020 was catalyst for Scotland's World Cup play-off run - Clarke

Steve Clarke says playing in the Euro 2020 finals was the catalyst for the "no mean feat" of six wins in a row as his Scotland side secure a home World Cup play-off semi-final.
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Standards reform reversal bid blocked by Tory MP

Christopher Chope shouted an objection in the Commons causing the motion to be postponed.
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Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated

Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria.
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Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion: Four freed as suspect killed in blast named

Arrested men released without charge as police say they have made "significant progress" in the case.
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Divorce art auction raises $676 million in New York

The collection of 35 works included pieces by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
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Police vetting: Thousands of staff members not properly checked

A BBC investigation finds more than 2,500 officers and staff without the correct level of vetting.
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Zoopla: Rents rising at fastest pace in 13 years, says report

Rents are rising at the fastest pace since 2008 as strong demand outstrips supply, says one online platform.
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Giovanni Rose: Tottenham teenager wins poetry award

Teenager Giovanni Rose won an international competition with his poem Welcome to Tottenham.
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The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company.
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How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories.
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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.
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Five items that tell the story of price rises

How garden fences and savoury snacks can help us understand why the cost of living is accelerating.
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The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.
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Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting

Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction".
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Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army

Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February.
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Capitol riot: Steve Bannon defiant after surrendering to FBI

The former top Trump adviser told reporters: "This is going to be the misdemeanour from hell."
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The Papers: Taxi bomb suspect and Covid booster jabs

Tuesday's front pages focus on the suspect in Sunday's Liverpool bombing.
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Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law

The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting.
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Jury retires in trial of US teen gunman Rittenhouse

Hundreds of troops have been placed on standby as a verdict looms in the Kyle Rittenhouse case.
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David Buick: the motoring pioneer who lost everything

Scottish-born car maker David Buick made two fortunes during his lifetime - and lost them both.
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Norwich City: Dean Smith named new Canaries head coach

Norwich City confirm Dean Smith as the club's new head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal.
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Maori tribe tells anti-vaccine protestors to stop using popular haka

The popular Ke Mata haka was performed by anti-vaccine protesters during demonstrations last week.
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Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival

Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show.
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Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.
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Charities facing a 'perfect storm' as demand rises

Research given to the BBC reveals hundreds of charities face rising demand for services this winter.
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Adele and Oprah discuss divorce, weight loss and Taylor Swift

The star discussed her divorce, weight loss and Taylor Swift in her first TV interview for years.
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'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power".
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Real Living Wage rises to £9.90 an hour

More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase.
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No turkey shortage, says British Poultry Council

There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety.
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Young viewers prefer TV subtitles, research suggests

Youngsters almost four times more likely than older viewers to watch subtitled TV, research suggests.
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The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.
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Libby Clegg: 'Hatti gave me an identity away from the track'

Paralympic champion Libby Clegg has described how her guide dog helped her find an identity.
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Mental health: Man's train station sign aims to change lives

Ben Ogden stands with a sign in Leeds train station and explains why it’s OK to not be OK.
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Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?
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A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.
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Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.
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The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint

A growing number of tech firms have developed robots the say could replace bar staff.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Terror plot' arrests, and Queen's Cenotaph absence

Several papers lead with the car explosion outside a women's hospital in Liverpool on Sunday.
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Boris Johnson admits he could have handled Owen Paterson row 'better'

PM admits responsibility for some of the fallout over former MP Owen Paterson's lobbying work.
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The Queen to miss Remembrance Sunday service

The Queen will not attend the service at the Cenotaph in London as she has sprained her back.
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Gallagher gets first England call up as five miss out on Monday's World Cup qualifier

Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher is called into the senior England team for the first time as five players are ruled out of the San Marino trip.
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Covid-19: Is my vaccine wearing off? Plus, the Dutch ask when will lockdowns end

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.
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Remembrance Sunday: Queen to attend Cenotaph service

Large crowds are expected as veterans and military personnel gather for the ceremony in central London.
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Delta boss says climate change means flying will cost more

The world's second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation.
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Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?

Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.
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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.
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Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.
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What is COP26 and what has been agreed at Glasgow climate conference?

A crucial climate change summit has been held in the UK which could change our lives.
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Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.
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'I'm teaching for 50 years and still loving it'

Joanna Harriot has been a teacher in west Belfast since taking up her first post in 1972.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'a long journey'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.
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Arm wrestling: Pontypridd woman is 'UK's first female referee'

Perceptions the muscle-bound sport is not a place for women are wrong, says Katherine Whitaker.
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Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.
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What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime.
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COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.
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Fears raised over exodus of NHS consultants in Scotland

BMA Scotland warns "rock bottom morale" and a pensions tax row is forcing top medics to consider their future.
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Newspaper headlines: Sharma 'sorry' as India and China 'thwart' COP deal

The climate deal that has been reached in Glasgow at COP26 features on several Sunday front pages.
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Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.
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Grabarz upgraded to London 2012 silver after Ukhov stripped of gold

Britain's Robbie Grabarz is awarded an Olympic high jumping silver medal as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reallocate results because of doping cases.
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BBC New Voices 2021: Do you want to be a sports commentator?

If you have a passion for sport and love talking about it then you should apply for the BBC's New Voices 2021 scheme.
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Covid-19: Pandemic purchases and the unlikely faces of America's Covid culture war

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Lord Mayor's Show returns to London streets after lockdown

Last year's parade was cancelled for the first time since 1852 due to the pandemic.
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Bellator 271: Cris Cyborg knocks out Sinead Kavanagh to retain title

Reigning featherweight world champion Cris Cyborg claims the 11th first-round knockout of her career as she beats Ireland's Sinead Kavanagh in the main event of Bellator 271.
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Going to the zoo and being sick at Lord's - how do you prepare for a World Cup final?

How much sleep do you actually get? And which England player was so nervous that they had to make an emergency trip to the bathroom?
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Sport at COP26 – what did we learn from the climate summit?

What did we learn about how sport can help in the fight against climate change at the COP26 summit in Glasgow?
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Oasis: Liam Gallagher's Wonderwall tambourine sold

The "battered" instrument was saved from the bin by a sound engineer.
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BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell.
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Young carers: The children missing from the system

Kim and Amy are among thousands of young carers missing out on support.
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Ros Atkins on... The fight for Nazanin's freedom

Ros Atkins looks at the story behind Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's detention in Iran.
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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 November 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Brecon Beacons: Why do people navigate perilous caves for fun?

Caving enthusiasts say they experience beauty, friendship and peace while underground.
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Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border.
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Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies.
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Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.
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Period packs for footballers: 'Players can't talk to managers'

Friends Rachael and Jo have created a care package for people who play football while menstruating.
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Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in job 'sleaze' row

Douglas Ross failed to declare earnings as an MSP and as a football referee for the SFA.
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Newspaper headlines: Covid 'end' prediction and PM 'pays price at polls'

Saturday's papers are varied, with the i weekend revealing when Whitehall expects the pandemic to end.
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Children in Need: Dozens join viral drummer to take on BBC News theme tune

Owain Wyn Evans played alongside 50 drummers for part of his 24-hour Drumathon for Children in Need.
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Britney Spears released from 13-year conservatorship

An LA judge terminates a legal guardianship set up by the 39-year-old pop star's father in 2008.
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No regrets! Pandemic purchases that made us happy

Not everyone has buyer's remorse over what they bought in lockdown. For some, it changed their lives.
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Danny Fenster: Myanmar court gives US journalist 11 years jail

A Myanmar military court has sentenced US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail.
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Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland

EU nations, the US and UK say Belarus is putting migrants' lives in danger for political purposes.
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COP26: Temperature fears as climate summit enters final day

UN chief Antonio Guterres says the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C looks unlikely.
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Wade hits three successive sixes as Australia stun Pakistan to reach T20 World Cup final

Australia come back from the brink to beat Men's T20 World Cup favourites Pakistan by five wickets in another absorbing semi-final in Dubai.
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COP26: Activists deflate tyres on 'luxury' cars in Glasgow

A number of SUVs in the city's West End were left with flyers branding them a "climate violation".
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Capitol riot: Court temporarily blocks release of Trump files

Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case.
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US Olympian Sunisa Lee 'pepper sprayed in racist attack'

Gold medallist Sunisa Lee says the suspects also shouted slurs at her during the incident in Los Angeles.
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Alder Hey NHS Trust must pay boy £27m over brain injuries

Alder Hey NHS Trust admitted a "breach of duty" in the boy's care, the judge said.
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Mathura: The fading trade of temple photography in India

Temple photographers in this Indian town are struggling to make a living in the age of selfies.
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Number of migrants crossing Channel to UK hits new daily record

Around 1,000 people reached the UK by boat on Thursday, with more than 20,000 arriving this year.
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Covid: Medication holiday may boost vaccine protection

A trial will look at how to protect patients against Covid who also need immunosuppressant drugs.
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Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing

A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.
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Plasma donation: 'Why your blood matters so much to me'

Cancer survivor Luke tells us how he benefits from plasma, as the NHS calls for 5,000 more donors.
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The court orders depriving vulnerable children of their ‘liberty’

How vulnerable children in England are being detained in temporary accommodation under special "draconian" court orders.
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US women are being jailed for having miscarriages

More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.
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At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in

Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned.
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How high-speed electric vehicle racing is advancing tech

From rally cars to scooters new electric racing competitions are a test bed for new technology.
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The resurrection of Swedish House Mafia: 'We are like three Doberman dogs'

They were the biggest dance act in the world, and then they split up. Here's what happened next.
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The Papers: 999 calls crisis and MPs' rent expenses loophole

The papers cover record strains on the health service and more scrutiny of MPs' financial affairs.
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COP26: Cautious welcome for unexpected US-China climate agreement

The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to boost climate co-operation in an unexpected declaration.
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Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $5bn of shares after Twitter poll

Part of the share sale was based on a pre-arranged trading plan set up in September.
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China: North-eastern city sees highest snowfall in 116 years

It comes amid concerns about keeping homes warm in an area already that was earlier hit by outages.
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Watch as hot air balloonist breaks world record

Rémi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon at more than 3,500m over western France.
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Lives at risk from 'unacceptable' ambulance waits

Targets are missed across UK - with some heart attack and stroke victims waiting up to nine hours for help.
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Defence Secretary disappointed in MPs' conduct on Gibraltar trip

A witness tells the BBC that MPs "drank heavily" on the trip - but the SNP calls the claims "false".
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COP26: How can an average family afford an electric car? And more questions

BBC correspondents answer your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband Richard on hunger strike to urge government to help

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is weeks into his protest.
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Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life

A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018.
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Alabama boy certified as world's most premature baby

Curtis Means defied all odds after he was delivered in Birmingham, Alabama, weighing just 420g.
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Spitfire found in peatbog slowly being pieced back together

Flown from Scotland on a clandestine mission. enthusiasts hope the shot down aircraft might fly again.
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'Wilson' volleyball head from Cast Away film sold for $308,000

The iconic film prop was Tom Hanks' only companion in the Oscar-nominated 2000 film Cast Away.
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Mental health: ‘Do we ever see our role models cry?’

Following a friend's suicide, Andy Bishop, set up ManGang, a support group to help get men talking.
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The secrecy behind a wartime disaster at sea

Aircraft carrier HMS Dasher exploded in 1943 killing 379 but the disaster was covered up during the war.
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Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?

The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air.
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Drink spiking: What's being done to stop it?

From volunteers charging your phone in clubs to wristband testing kits at gigs, Newsbeat hears about changes people are making.
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Would the world be better if it was run by teenagers?

One energy firm has appointed an advisory board of six young people to help guide the business.
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The African migrants running a food bank in Sicily

Undocumented people in Italy struggling for money during the Covid pandemic are not entitled to aid.
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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial

Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors.
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The Papers: MP's £6m second job and Meghan says sorry to court

The papers cover the controversy over MPs' outside interests and the Duchess of Sussex's court case.
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Jamaica deportation flight leaves with just four people on board

More than 30 people were expected to be on the flight but many were granted a legal reprieve.
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Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot

The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.
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Astronauts return to Earth on SpaceX capsule

The astronauts spent 200 days in orbit on the International Space Station.
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Toddlers may be getting hooked on sugar in snacks

Some weaning snacks encourage a sweet tooth from an early age, say health campaigners.
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Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed

The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana.
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Lace-maker who made Kate’s wedding dress retires

A retiring lace-maker has recalled his role in making the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress.
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