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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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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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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Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called.

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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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Covid: Are Christmas parties being cancelled over Omicron?

Restauranteurs say they are worried Christmas parties will not go ahead this year over Covid fears.

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Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges people who are unwell and the over-60s to delay travel because of the Omicron variant.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet.

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Storm Arwen: Thousands face an 'exhausting' fifth night in the dark

Thousands of homes in north-east England are braced for another night without heat or lighting.

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore.

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Some supermarkets will not enforce mask wearing

Most supermarkets are taking a light touch when it comes to new face mask rules.

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Norwich retailers, shoppers and commuters on mask-wearing

The reintroduction of mandatory face coverings on public transport and in shops comes into force.

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Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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University strikes: Will classes be cancelled?

Staff at dozens of universities are striking this week.

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AC Milan v Red Star Belgrade: Arrigo Sacchi's 'Immortals' & their brush with death

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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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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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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Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine

Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records.

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Army laddish culture comment a mistake, Gen Sir Nick Carter says

Gen Sir Nick Carter says he would have "preferred not to use that term" while discussing women in the forces.

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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

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Christmas bleatings from Shaun the Sheep in BBC One idents

Shaun the Sheep to shepherd in Christmas on BBC One with festive idents.

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Signs life is returning to normal at I’m A Celeb

Live episodes are set to return on Tuesday after damage was caused to the set by Storm Arwen.

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Brook House: Naked detainee 'mocked and humiliated by staff'

The inquiry into Brook House removal centre, near Gatwick, is examining mistreatment of detainees.

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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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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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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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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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Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

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Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

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Covid: Secondary school pupils in England advised to wear masks

Ministers want to make sure education settings are "as safe as possible" amid new variant fears.

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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.

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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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'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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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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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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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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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: 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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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

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Liverpool 4-0 Southampton: Diogo Jota scores twice as Reds go second with big win

Diogo Jota scores twice as Liverpool thrash Southampton to move up to second in the Premier League, one point behind leaders Chelsea.

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Storm Arwen: Third person dies as gale-force winds hit UK

A third person dies after the storm and thousands of homes are left without power in Storm Arwen.

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Tube strikes set to disrupt first Night Tube services

Plans to reopen the Central and Victoria lines in the early hours will be disrupted.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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'He is the perfect signing' - is Jota key to Liverpool's success?

Liverpool have scored more goals after 13 games than in any other top-flight season, so is "perfect signing" Diogo Jota key to their success?

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Mandatory face masks return to tackle Omicron

Boris Johnson introduces a raft measures to slow the spread of Omicron ahead of Christmas.

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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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Covid: New variant classed 'of concern' and named Omicron

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

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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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Channel migrants: Johnson under pressure to reduce small boat crossings

Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too.

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Cinema in Covid pass row ordered to close

Cinema & Co in Swansea has defied orders to close after refusing to ask for Covid passes.

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Mother left waiting in ambulance for an hour with her dead baby

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised for the delay.

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.

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Wales thrash Greece in Women's World Cup qualifier

Wales cruise to a 5-0 win over Greece to maintain the positive start to their 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Murder suspect 'not linked' to victim

Police investigating the suspected murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, 18, say a man remains in custody.

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Covid: Africa travel restrictions over variant fear

Several southern African countries have been added to the red list, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.

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Death toll soars to 52 in Russian coal mine fire

A search for survivors after a fire in a Siberian mine turns to tragedy, with rescuers among the dead.

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Channel migrants: UK officials head to France for talks after tragedy

Home Secretary Priti Patel says there is "no quick fix" to stop Channel crossings following the tragedy.

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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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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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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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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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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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Ashes: England warm-up match abandoned because of rain

England's intra-squad Ashes warm-up match in Brisbane is abandoned without a ball being bowled on the final day because of rain.

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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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Thiago and Salah on target as Liverpool maintain perfect record

Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Champions League this season by defeating Porto at Anfield.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching.

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Windrush: 'I'll make sure I get the compensation I deserve'

Fitzroy was homeless and unable to work after being wrongly declared an illegal immigrant.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Body found in search for missing 18-year-old

Bobbi-Anne McLeod was reported missing on Saturday after she failed to meet friends in Plymouth.

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Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds

A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers.

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Cyber-flashing likely to become a criminal offence - Dorries

The culture secretary says the change is likely to be included in a bill aimed at improving online safety.

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Virginity testing: MPs back ban on 'indefensible' practice

Health experts say the practice - which happens in at least 20 countries - violates human rights.

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Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity.

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The Great British Bake Off crowns its 2021 winner

Chigs, Crystelle and Giuseppe contested the Channel 4 show's closest finale yet, the judges said.

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Labrador Bailey becomes Essex Fire and Rescue Service search dog

Bailey did not come with the best references, but is taking to his new vocation, his handler says.

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Ex-footballer Cliff Jones finds wedding ring in his Welsh cake

The ring belonged to the wife of Cliff Jones' former teammate who lost it making the batch of cakes.

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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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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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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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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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Councils to be forced to take child asylum seekers

More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes.

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JK Rowling says trans activists posted her address online

The author, who has been criticised for her views on transgender issues, reported the matter to Police Scotland.

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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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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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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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Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves.

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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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Queen attends royal double christening at Windsor

The monarch attends the ceremony for two great-grandchildren, days after returning to public duties.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Insulate Britain: Police arrest 30 in climate protest at bridge

Climate activists close a central London bridge in support of nine campaigners jailed this week.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed

Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups.

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The whisky expert who fears losing his senses to Covid

Blair Bowman is living in a self-imposed lockdown amid fears he could lose his livelihood to the virus.

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Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness praised for openness about autism diagnosis

Charities say Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness are creating a conversation about autism.

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Charlie Elphicke: Ex-Dover MP 'cannot afford' £35k fine

Charlie Elphicke's offer to repay the £35,000 debt at £1 per month is rejected by the magistrates.

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Paul Dacre: Ex-Daily Mail editor quits race to head Ofcom

The former Daily Mail editor says he will not take part in a re-run process to find the next chair.

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BBC presenter's 'perfect hug' goes wrong

A small study found hugs lasting five to 10 seconds are associated with being the most pleasant.

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Azeem Rafiq: 'Cricket's racism scandal forces society to confront its issues'

BBC sports editor Dan Roan discusses the racism scandal in English cricket and how it forces society to confront its most important issues.

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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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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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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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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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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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Belarus migrant crisis: British army engineers to help at Polish border

About 150 army engineers are to help reinforce the EU border after migrants tried to enter from Belarus.

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Serious intent in EU to fix Northern Ireland border row, says Irish PM

But Micheál Martin says he is "frustrated" post-Brexit talks are hindering UK-EU relationships.

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Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home.

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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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Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.

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Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say.

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Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.

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A&E and ambulance performance in Wales worst ever

A&E waiting times are longer than ever and more than a fifth of the population is on a waiting list.

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Julius Jones: Oklahoma prisoner's execution halted at last minute

The governor of Oklahoma commutes Julius Jones' sentence to life imprisonment after an outcry.

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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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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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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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£96bn boost aims to transform rail services

Boris Johnson is to unveil "the biggest public rail investment" amid concern over possible HS2 cuts.

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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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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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Liverpool bomb: Flames beat me back, says explosion witness

Liam Spencer and Stephanie Stitt were metres away from the explosion outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

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Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her.

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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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'Poorest hit' as government details social care plan

Labour says the move to change the way care costs are covered will hit the poorest hardest.

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Daily Mail: Geordie Greig stepping down as editor

The paper's owner says Greig will be replaced by Ted Verity who edits its sister title the Mail on Sunday.

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Second jobs row: MPs back government plans to curb second jobs

But Labour says its plan, which was voted down, would have been tougher.

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Minister says she can't find minutes of Covid meeting with Randox

Labour accuses Gillian Keegan of a "ridiculous" attempt to avoid transparency over Covid contracts.

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Boris Johnson: The prime minister's claims fact-checked

Boris Johnson faced Prime Minister's Questions and a committee of MPs.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wales 1-1 Belgium: Kieffer Moore goal helps hosts earn home World Cup play-off

Wales earn a precious draw against the world's number one side Belgium to secure a home World Cup play-off semi-final.

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Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

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Babes in the Wood murder: BBC sorry as lost clothing search ends

The distress caused to her family is "a matter of very deep regret", the director-general says.

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Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's kids prepared her for 24-hour danceathon

The star says sleepless nights with her children helped her prepare for the 24-hour charity challenge.

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Liverpool bomber was refused permission for asylum appeal

The rejection of his case raises questions over whether attempts were made to remove him from the UK.

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University staff to strike in December

Staff at 58 universities will go on strike, causing disruption for students in the run-up to Christmas.

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Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks.

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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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China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.

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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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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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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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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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Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion: Man killed named as Emad Al Swealmeen

The UK terror threat level is raised to severe following the explosion outside a Liverpool hospital.

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Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood to miss show with Covid

He won't take part in this weekend's live show but should return the following week, Strictly says.

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Minister Kwasi Kwarteng sorry for upset caused by Standards Commissioner remarks

Kwasi Kwarteng appeared to question whether Kathryn Stone should keep her job amid a row over MPs conduct.

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Greta Thunberg: ‘COP26 even watered down the blah, blah, blah’

The climate campaigner says the outcome of the Glasgow summit is far too vague and open to differing interpretations.

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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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Liverpool explosion: Three arrested under Terrorism Act after car blast at hospital

A car thought to be a taxi exploded outside Liverpool Women's Hospital, killing one man and injuring another.

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Japan's former princess Mako arrives in New York after giving up title

Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month.

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Grant Shapps denies lobbying against houses on airfields

Labour says a group set up by the transport secretary argued against government housing policy.

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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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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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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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Royals pay tribute at Royal Albert Hall in Festival of Remembrance

Prince Charles, Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all at the Royal Albert Hall.

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COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal

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Bird flu is found at sites in Yorkshire and Lancashire

Defra says further testing is under way and birds at the sites will be humanely culled.

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Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

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England 32-15 Australia: First-half showing sets hosts on path to Twickenham victory

England pass their first serious test of the autumn as an incisive first-half attacking performance paves the way to victory over Australia.

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COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

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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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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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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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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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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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COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations.

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Meghan told ex-aide she wrote to estranged father to protect Harry

The Duchess of Sussex said Prince Harry was being berated by the royals over her father's behaviour.

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Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.

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England 5-0 Albania: Harry Kane scores hat-trick as Three Lions close in on World Cup place

Harry Kane scores a superb hat-trick as England brush aside Albania to put themselves on the brink of qualification for next year's World Cup.

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Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket".

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Protester climbs on top of train to Drax power station

The Axe Drax campaign group said an activist "halted the train", which was carrying wood pellets.

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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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COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

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Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries

The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU.

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Yvonne Fletcher murder: Libyan instrumental in PC's shooting, court hears

PC Yvonne Fletcher, 25, was shot during a protest outside the Libyan embassy in 1984.

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Dogwalker's van with six pets inside stolen in west London

A pet belonging to former BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones was among the animals taken.

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Scotland win in Moldova seals play-off spot for 2022 World Cup

Scotland clinch a World Cup play-off place with a game to spare thanks to a composed victory in Moldova.

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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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Wales secure at least World Cup play-off place after Spain win

Wales are officially guaranteed at least a place in the World Cup play-offs after Spain beat Greece 1-0.

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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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Wikileaks: Julian Assange given permission to marry partner in prison

The Wikileaks founder and Stella Morris, a South African-born lawyer, have two young sons together.

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Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement

Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks.

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Cambridge University debating society drops speaker blacklist

The president of a Cambridge University society says guest speakers "may say what they wish".

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COP26: Barack Obama praises Nandi Bushell's climate change song

Drummer Nandi Bushell says a Facebook post from the former US president is "incredible".

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FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted?

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GCSE and A-level changes give pupils advance warning of exam content

Plans also advise that GCSE and A-level students sit more mocks in case exams are cancelled again.

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Meghan aide 'regretted' not giving evidence in privacy case

It is the final day of the Court of Appeal hearing and a ruling will be published at a later date.

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COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed.

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John Lewis deny copying Christmas advert music idea

UK alt-folk duo The Portraits say the ad is like their arrangement of Together In Electric Dreams.

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Tulip tower: Government rejects plans for London skyscraper

The planning inspectorate turns down an appeal to build the tower in central London.

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Armistice Day: UK gathers for remembrance of deaths in military conflicts

People are holding public remembrance ceremonies together once more, after last year's lockdown.

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Poland-Belarus crisis: The lives caught in a stalemate

A row over an influx of migrants has reached a stalemate. We spoke to people caught in the middle.

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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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Defence Secretary disappointed in MPs' conduct on Gibraltar trip

A witness tells the BBC the MPs "drank heavily" on the trip - but the SNP calls the claims "false".

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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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Brecon Beacons: Maternity leave doctor helped cave rescue

Rebecca Specht says it was the first time she had left her 17-week-old baby Franklin.

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Boeing agrees deal with families of Ethiopia crash victims

The planemaker has accepted responsibility, in return families of the victims will not seek punitive damages.

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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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La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock.

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Duchess of Sussex apologises to court for biography exchanges

The Duchess of Sussex says she had not remembered exchanges with an aide over the Finding Freedom book.

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Banksy art painted over by Christopher Walken on TV show's set

Christopher Walken destroyed the Banksy rat as part of the storyline in The Outlaws, it is revealed.

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COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation

In a surprise announcement, the two countries unveil a joint pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence

Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, broke down in tears as he told he court he shot three men in self-defence.

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I am keeping my promise, says colleague of murdered PC

Civil case opens into the murder of Yvonne Fletcher outside the Libyan Embassy in London in 1984.

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Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting.

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Belarus accused of state terrorism over migrant crisis

Poland's prime minister says Belarus is flying in migrants and sending them to the border.

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Covid jab rule could deepen care home staffing crisis

From Thursday in England, staff who are neither double vaccinated nor exempt cannot enter a care home.

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Brexit: Suspension of NI-EU trade deal may be 'only option'

The UK's Brexit minister gave an update after talks to address issues with the trade arrangement.

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John Cleese blacklists himself from Cambridge University event

The comedian withdraws from a Cambridge Union event after a speaker is banned over a Hitler parody.

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Last rites rights of condemned around the world

A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world?

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Coronavirus births: 'My baby's first word was mask'

How the lingering effects of the pandemic are affecting the lives of new parents and young children.

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Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products.

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How a classroom confrontation inspired a hard-hitting play

Playwright Nana-Kofi Kufuor was working in a pupil referral unit when a teenage boy pulled a knife.

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Erin Pizzey: The woman who looked beyond the bruises

In 1971, Erin Pizzey set up the first domestic abuse shelter. Why is she now a men's rights advocate?

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Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer

The former police chief of Mumbai has been missing since May - and nobody quite knows why.

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Terminally ill man arrested for 'mooning' at speed camera

Darell Meekcom criticised the "heavy" response after he exposed his behind to a speed-check van.

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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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Autistic Hull man goes home after 15 years in hospital

Ryan Clarke is discharged from a psychiatric hospital after a campaign by his mother.

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Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief

The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed.

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Recruitment firm wrongly claimed furlough as staff worked, ex-employees say

Secret recording appears to show Brewster Partners telling staff to delete LinkedIn posts about working from home.

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The Papers: Race to jab the NHS and MP accused of rule breach

The papers cover the vaccine mandate for health workers and more concerns over MPs' second jobs.

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Large section of cliff collapses at West Bay on Jurassic Coast

The Environment Agency footage shows the large rock fall on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham.

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NI civil rights leader Austin Currie dies

One of the founding members of the SDLP, Austin Currie was a key figure in the civil rights movement.

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Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million

The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder.

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Wales Covid pass: Extension to cinemas and theatres agreed by Senedd

Covid passes will be extended to cinemas and theatres in Wales after Plaid Cymru backed the plans.

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Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions.

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Teacher suspended over anti-hunt campaigners' viral horse kick video

The footage has been widely condemned after being watched millions of times online.

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Geoffrey Cox row: Boris Johnson says MPs must serve their constituents

Labour is calling for an inquiry into Sir Geoffrey Cox, who was working remotely from the Caribbean.

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Emily Ratajkowski: Told to 'get ugly' for acting roles

In an interview with BBC Newsnight, she also spoke about her alleged sexual assault by Robin Thicke.

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Cladding: Why must flat owners pay the bills, asks Gove

The housing secretary says the government has a responsibility to help remove dangerous cladding.

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Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Family prays as man with IQ of 69 to be executed

The drug trafficking case has sparked a rare disquiet in Singapore where the death penalty is largely uncontroversial.

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Wisconsin man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse pointed a gun at him

A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire.

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Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country

Smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover.

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The man who has lived as a hermit for 40 years

Ken Smith lives without electricity or running water in a hand-made log cabin on the banks of a remote loch.

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Cleo Smith abduction: Australian police investigate 'if anyone else involved'

The four-year-old Australian girl was found in a locked house last week after vanishing for 18 days.

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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.

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Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk

Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.

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The photographer fighting to keep the America's wild horses wild

A photographer is using her art to inspire, hoping to keep the iconic animals at home on the range.

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Portraits of Australian indigenous women win Taylor Wessing photo prize

Australian photographer David Prichard's series wins the prestigious Taylor Wessing Prize.

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One smart idea to reduce wood waste in construction

A new system is being launched to allow builders to reuse wooden pallets multiple times.

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Travis Scott festival tragedy: Were warning signs missed at Astroworld?

Concerns were raised before Travis Scott's fatal festival show. Could the tragedy have been averted?

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Matt Moulding: The billionaire THG boss facing a reality check

Matt Moulding floated THG in a blaze of glory, but a year later the shine has dimmed for the entrepreneur.

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Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories

The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

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The Papers: PM skips 'sleaze showdown' and MP's tax haven job

The front pages feature the continuing debate over MPs' outside jobs, lobbying and standards.

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Rolls-Royce backed to develop nuclear reactors

Private investors and the UK government back Rolls-Royce to develop small nuclear reactors.

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Lesbian couple challenge NHS over 'discriminatory' fertility policy

Influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans say the rules are unfair to LGBT people.

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Scenes of joy as first visitors arrive in US after 20-month ban

There are tears, hugs and balloons galore as the first international visitors arrive in US airports.

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Boy, 10, dies after being attacked by a dog in Caerphilly

The boy died at the scene and the animal has been destroyed, police say.

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Brecon Beacons: Man rescued from cave after two days

More than 250 volunteers helped rescue the man from one of UK's longest cave systems.

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Covid-19: US reopens border to UK travellers after almost two years

After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.

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Owen Paterson: MPs to debate standards reform following row

The Lib Dems are calling for the system to be overhauled, amid claims of "sleaze" at Westminster.

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Hundred people die challenging terminally ill benefits awards

Around 100 people who were denied fast-tracked disability benefits died while challenging the decision.

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Small scale nuclear to get green light this week

Plans for a generation of new smaller nuclear reactors will become more concrete this week.

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New York gears up for tourists' return as US lifts ban

As the travel ban is lifted hotels and restaurants face challenges in getting service back to normal.

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The Papers: 'Storm in a sleaze cup' and 'Brexit trade war'

The backlash over the Owen Paterson lobbying row and UK-EU tensions feature on the front pages.

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TikTok videos humanise Colombia's cocaine workers

Social media videos in Colombia reveal how the people on the lowest rung of the cocaine industry work and live.

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The space telescopes inspired by lobsters

By mimicking the way lobsters’ eyes work, scientists have designed new X-ray space telescopes that can survey much larger areas.

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Wildlife photographer captures amazing shots on lunch break

Dave Newman captures impressive wildlife photos in Sleaford town centre in the middle of the day.

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WW2 hero dog celebrated with statue in Strathaven

The life-size bronze statue is erected of Khan who saved his handler from drowning.

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Why Tanzanian Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is hardly known back home

Few of Abdulrazak Gurnah's novels are sold in Tanzania where reading fiction is not popular.

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What are the UK travel rules, what tests do I need and can I visit the US?

Restrictions on travelling to the US are being relaxed

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US-Canada border: After 19 months, families to reunite

The land border will soon fully reopen to vaccinated travellers, allowing families to reconnect.

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How will the US deal with a shortage of 80,000 truckers?

The chronic lack of lorry drivers in the US is adding to supply chain woes - and could get worse.

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Dug Dug: A film inspired by India's motorcycle god

A new film riding on the back of a temple in India dedicated to a motorcycle deity is making waves.

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How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

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Newtownabbey: Bus hijacked and set on fire

Four men ordered the passengers and driver off the bus and then set it on fire, police say.

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Verstappen widens lead on Hamilton in Mexico City

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix to strengthen his chances of a first world championship.

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Covid-19: Get booster to enjoy Christmas, and court blocks Biden's jab plan

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Palma de Mallorca: Fleeing passengers shut down busy Spanish airport

Palma de Mallorca Airport closes for four hours after 21 people run from a plane across the tarmac.

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Climate change: National Trust joins international call for peat product ban

The organisation says peat bogs should be left alone as they trap carbon.

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Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives Baghdad 'assassination attempt'

Mustafa al-Kadhimi said he was unhurt in the attack on his house, said to be by an armed drone.

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Former K-Pop star Henry Lau's art work on show in London

Former K-Pop boy band star Henry Lau trades the mic in for a tin of paint for his latest project.

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Slate mines: Hidden world's beauty revealed by explorer

Preserved boots, lanterns and massive machinery frozen in time are captured in videos and photos.

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COP26: Norfolk fashion graduate's tips to reduce your clothing footprint

Fashion graduate Kate Harper gives advice on how to repair and re-wear clothes, and help the planet.

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Film & TV: Atlas maps Hogwarts, Jurassic Park & made-up places

One map fanatic plots atlas of the world's most famous fictional places from TV, film and book.

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Instagram: A blessing or a curse?

As Instagram faces scrutiny, five people share their experiences on the social network.

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Preston council: English town hopes recovery fortunes lie in Spanish model

A Labour council is trying to do something different to boost its area - and Westminster is watching.

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Nicaragua's Ortega courts isolation with one-sided vote

With most of the opposition candidates in jail, the president looks set to win another term.

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Sudan coup protesters: 'They cannot kill us all'

Despite the bloody crackdown, many Sudanese remain determined to overturn the military takeover.

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Greener kitchen goods could save thousands, Which? suggests

But charities criticise a "poverty premium" that prevents poorer people buying more efficient goods.

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Covid: Get booster jabs so we can enjoy Christmas - Javid

The health secretary urges people to join the "national mission" to avoid restrictions over winter.

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COP26: Countries must make bold compromises at summit - PM

Officials must "pull together" as the climate summit in Glasgow enters its final week, Boris Johnson says.

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The Papers: 'No booster, no hassle-free travel', and sleaze row

Plans for mandatory booster jabs for travel and the latest sleaze claims feature on the front pages.

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In Pictures: Glasgow's biggest climate action demo

Some of the images from the biggest climate change protest to take place in the city during COP26

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UB40 founding member Astro dies after short illness

The vocalist performed with the Birmingham-based reggae pop group for more than 30 years.

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Astroworld: Criminal investigation into Texas festival crowd surge

Eight people died after a deadly crowd surge during a performance by rapper Travis Scott.

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US court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for companies

An appeals court blocks the administration's plan to drive vaccinations at larger businesses.

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Norwich coach Farke leaves after first win

Norwich City head coach Daniel Farke is fired hours after their first win of the Premier League season.

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COP26: Why we're marching in Glasgow

Some of the thousands of activists taking part in the biggest COP26 protest explain why they are there.

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Swansea lockdown artist - 'I only want to paint for joy'

Makenzy Beard, 14, took up painting during the pandemic and has seen her work become a global hit.

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Week in pictures: 30 October - 5 November 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Finlay Macnab: The footballer living with long Covid

Finlay Macnab has not been able to play the game since contracting Covid in September 2020.

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Parliament roof restored piece by piece over ten years

Engineers have spent ten years painstakingly restoring thousands of tiles from Parliament's roof.

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Paris attacks trial: Humdrum lives that turned to mass murder

For four days the Paris attacks heard this week of the ordinary backgrounds of the 14 defendants.

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'Parents cry because they can't provide food'

One man's efforts running a Stalybridge food bank are helping to ensure children are not going hungry.

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The Rotterdam museum set to display its entire art collection

The Depot in Rotterdam opens on Saturday, revealing its entire collection of 150,000 art objects.

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COP26: What African climate experts want you to know

The issues for Africa, the continent most vulnerable as temperatures rise, that COP26 must not ignore.

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Delhi pollution: Are Diwali fireworks to blame?

Do fireworks let off during Diwali celebrations really cause that much pollution?

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'I kept falling asleep in board meetings and then found out I had cancer'

A former bank director diagnosed with cancer after an annual medical check is now raising funds for Maggie's Centres.

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The Papers: 'Triple Covid boost', and MPs 'turn on Johnson'

A pill to treat critical Covid patients and MPs' anger at Boris Johnson feature on the front pages.

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