CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'

Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money".

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Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest

The winning image by Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto shows a roadrunner at the border wall.

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FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020

According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences.

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Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race?

Blake Leeper fought to compete with able-bodied athletes, but his blades were deemed too long.

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For years, Aboriginal workers lived and worked in "absolutely appalling" conditions for little or no pay. Now they're fighting to recover their stolen wages. It's 55 years since the Wave Hill walk-off, and Bill Harney has unfinished business

For years, Aboriginal workers lived and worked in "absolutely appalling" conditions for little or no pay. Now they're fighting to recover their stolen wages.

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Caldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat

Traffic clogs evacuation routes as residents and tourists flee from the encroaching Caldor Fire.

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory

Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate.

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Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated

Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated.

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With no rain and no water allocation, growers near Emerald hope rainfall in the coming months can turn things around. Drought-stricken farmers hope for spring rain salvation

With no rain and no water allocation, growers near Emerald hope rainfall in the coming months can turn things around.

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Farmers are keen to ensure the community benefits of the saleyard isn't lost to the march of progress. Saviours in the saleyard: How this tradition helps farmers care for their mental health

Farmers are keen to ensure the community benefits of the saleyard isn't lost to the march of progress.

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Farmers and gun dealers are worried the impending loss of freight options for transporting firearms, bullets and shells could see people going without vital supplies or stockpiling ammunition. Freighters' refusal to cart ammo, weapons 'highly irresponsible'

Farmers and gun dealers are worried the impending loss of freight options for transporting firearms, bullets and shells could see people going without vital supplies or stockpiling ammunition.

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The current veterinary facilities on Flinders Island include an x-ray machine that lives in a shed and another piece of equipment that is quite literally a museum relic, but the community now has some money to attract a new animal doctor. New vet wanted for scenic island living — before the only animal doctors retire

The current veterinary facilities on Flinders Island include an x-ray machine that lives in a shed and another piece of equipment that is quite literally a museum relic, but the community now has some money to attract a new animal doctor.

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Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees

Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country.

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Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?

The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean?

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Amid violent reprisals, Afghans fear the Taliban's 'amnesty' was empty

Reports suggest the Taliban are searching for, and allegedly killing, people they pledged to leave in peace.

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Caldor fire: Lake Tahoe deserted as Californians evacuate

A major wildfire which began weeks ago is still spreading at the popular Californian holiday spot.

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Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist's website for £244k

Duped buyer says he feels "burned" after apparent hack of Banksy website.

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UNHCR 'cautiously optimistic' over working with Taliban

The UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says there has been some "positive" contact with the Taliban.

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What was left behind by US forces?

As US troops took off from Kabul, they abandoned 73 aircraft - all disabled.

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Afghans 'will struggle to survive or race to escape'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the Afghan capital, a day after the last US troops left.

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YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo

Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next".

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Mission: Impossible Covid shutdowns prompt lawsuit

Film maker Paramount alleges insurance payout for the latest Tom Cruise installment does not cover losses.

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Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?

How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens.

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An Afghan veterinarian says any help is "highly appreciated" as Australian veterinarians call on the federal government to help Afghan veterinarians to resettle in Australia. 'We can provide with a future': Aussie veterinarians' plea to help Afghan colleagues

An Afghan veterinarian says any help is "highly appreciated" as Australian veterinarians call on the federal government to help Afghan veterinarians to resettle in Australia.

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A crocodile trap has allegedly been stolen from a popular Northern Territory swimming spot. Police probe theft of 100kg crocodile trap from NT hot springs

A crocodile trap has allegedly been stolen from a popular Northern Territory swimming spot.

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The last US soldier leaves Afghanistan

Major General Chris Donahue was last aboard the final flight before the Taliban took Kabul airport.

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The Independent Planning Commission has come under fire for allegedly not giving adequate consideration to greenhouse gas emissions when it approved the controversial Narrabri Gas Project last year. Narrabri Gas Project appeal told planning 'legally irresponsible'

The Independent Planning Commission has come under fire for allegedly not giving adequate consideration to greenhouse gas emissions when it approved the controversial Narrabri Gas Project last year.

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Mollie Tibbetts: Farm worker gets life for murdering Iowa student

Cristhian Bahena Rivera was found guilty in May of the 2018 killing that stoked political debate.

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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident

A visually impaired athlete from Japan's judo team was hit by one of the e-Palette pods on Thursday.

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Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war

The US military's last C17 aircraft left Kabul with the ambassador on board early on Tuesday.

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Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN

The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century.

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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail.

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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home.

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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented.

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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies.

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The parents of a diver killed while working for a Broome pearling company say they've been left in the dark about why long-planned safety regulations for the industry have been quietly scrapped. Jarrod's parents fought for safer diving conditions for 9 years only for them to be quietly scrapped

The parents of a diver killed while working for a Broome pearling company say they've been left in the dark about why long-planned safety regulations for the industry have been quietly scrapped.

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From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan

Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief.

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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition.

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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border.

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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal.

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Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul.

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Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit.

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Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'

A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike.

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Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive

An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape.

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Covid: EU set to impose travel restrictions on US as cases rise

The European Union is set to recommend barring American travellers as US hospital admissions peak.

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Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims

The rapper says his record label released his delayed 10th album without his permission.

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Hurricane Ida's 150mph winds batter Louisiana

Ida makes landfall as a category four hurricane as pilots take us inside the eye of the storm.

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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic

The country has fared better than many nations but is seeing more infections than ever before.

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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns

Wholesale coffee prices have risen by 50% this year as supplies have been hit around the world.

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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine

Officials say she also had other medical issues which could have contributed to her death.

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Could pottery classes lower your blood pressure? A small South Australian town is staging an art intervention in the hope of improving their health and wellbeing. Small SA farming town with a big project to prove art can improve health and wellbeing

Could pottery classes lower your blood pressure? A small South Australian town is staging an art intervention in the hope of improving their health and wellbeing.

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Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July.

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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken.

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Queensland councils fear they will have to foot the bill for a wild dog baiting program as the state government abandons its stockpile of 1080. Councils fear $10k bill as Qld abandons state-run dog bait stockpile

Queensland councils fear they will have to foot the bill for a wild dog baiting program as the state government abandons its stockpile of 1080.

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A groundbreaking document has been released that could finally shift the needle on Aboriginal water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin. Cultural flows to return sacred wetlands to Aboriginal control

A groundbreaking document has been released that could finally shift the needle on Aboriginal water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin.

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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity.

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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy.

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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws.

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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic.

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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains.

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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up.

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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub.

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'

The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say.

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Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen declared the winner of a Belgian Grand Prix that lasted only two laps behind the safety car.

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Hurricane Ida: 'Catastrophic' storm surge as winds move onshore

The storm is bringing with it a potentially "catastrophic" storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say.

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Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers

Pro-government forces say Houthi rebels targeted the base with missiles and armed drones.

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Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son

She hit the animal with her bare hands as it attacked the five-year-old at their home in California.

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A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan

As foreign forces end their 20-year campaign, our world affairs editor considers what has been achieved.

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Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack

Relatives and friends of Mohammad Niazi and Musa Popal pay tribute after Thursday's blasts.

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Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo

The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says the International Paralympic Committee.

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What now for Afghans arriving in America?

Afghans land to start a new life in the US as hope dims for those left behind to face the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet in Kabul says many people are still desperately trying to leave, as evacuations draw to a close.

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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed.

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election.

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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban

As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment.

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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan.

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How does a successful businesswoman who was a household name in Australia and New Zealand for close to a century nearly slip from history's grasp? Why is so little known about the pioneering businesswoman who 'clothed the colonies'?

How does a successful businesswoman who was a household name in Australia and New Zealand for close to a century nearly slip from history's grasp?

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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks.

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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years.

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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks.

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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya.

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There are still many unknowns about the federal government's new agriculture visa but also the possibility it could provide real, meaningful change across the farm sector. Is the new agriclture visa all its cracked up to be? The jury is still out

There are still many unknowns about the federal government's new agriculture visa but also the possibility it could provide real, meaningful change across the farm sector.

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Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet

Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board.

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Afghan evacuations wind down at Kabul airport

The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights.

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Afghanistan interpreter: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'

Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape.

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Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones

The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports on the human cost of the Kabul airport attack.

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French woman arrested over jewellery thefts from coffins

Police believe the woman was posing as a mourner to strip valuables from the recently deceased.

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Who are the group that attacked Kabul airport?

The local branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul’s airport attack, but what threat do they pose?

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'kills Isis-K militant'

The Islamic State group says it carried out Thursday's deadly bombing outside Kabul airport.

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Lamb is hailed the "new Wagyu", as price records tumble for both lambs and cattle. It's been a record-breaking week for red meat. How much higher can prices go?

Lamb is hailed the "new Wagyu", as price records tumble for both lambs and cattle. 

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It's not made by any other bee and is better for you. Now scientists know how native stingless bees make healthy honey. Native bees make a healthy honey no others make, and now we know how

It's not made by any other bee and is better for you. Now scientists know how native stingless bees make healthy honey. 

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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

Shein said it did not fund nor approve adverts that suggested some ethnic minorities need not apply.

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

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

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Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary

A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies.

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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B.

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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income.

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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan

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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

British swimmer Dan Pepper says his career was ruined by the ban on intellectual impairment sports at the Paralympics after a cheating scandal in 2000.

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Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write

Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically.

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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support."

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor.

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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks.

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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began.

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.

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Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity

Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January.

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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition.

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Afghan music school falls silent under Taliban rule

As the new regime bans music, the head of Afghanistan's national music school says students are scared.

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Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi

Nairobi is notorious for its gridlocks but this was the worst many residents can remember.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan border: Ambassador pressed over threat from terrorist groups

The BBC's Lyse Doucet spoke to Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan: Pen Farthing team 'turned away' from airport

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says supporters of an animal charity have "taken up too much time".

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Afghans in Calais prepare to risk lives again to reach UK

Aid agencies on the French coast are preparing for a new influx of migrants trying to get to the UK.

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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end Covid-era protections for renters facing eviction.

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Covid-19: Florida doctor 'offered parents mask exemption letters for students'

The Florida doctor reportedly offered the medical letters for pupils in schools with mask rules.

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Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The students from an Islamic school in Tegina were abducted by gunmen last May.

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Exporters that rely on air freight to deliver fresh food to countries around the world will be able to rely on a special subsidy continuing until mid next year, says the federal government. Government extends international air freight subsidy to mid-2022

Exporters that rely on air freight to deliver fresh food to countries around the world will be able to rely on a special subsidy continuing until mid next year, says the federal government.

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 13 US troops.

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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.

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Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep.

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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them.

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Why is there a chip shortage?

The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis.

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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile.

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As Western Australia's most-famous tourist road is being celebrated 100 years on, there are new calls for it to be heritage listed. At 100, Margaret River's Caves Road may be heritage-listed

As Western Australia's most-famous tourist road is being celebrated 100 years on, there are new calls for it to be heritage listed.

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With the potential to generate millions of dollars from tourism, big decisions loom for the traditional custodians of land in WA's north that boasts rich mining deposits. New generation of tour guides thinks big in a push to return to their traditional homeland

With the potential to generate millions of dollars from tourism, big decisions loom for the traditional custodians of land in WA's north that boasts rich mining deposits. 

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Sam Hughes is hard to miss as he chugs along a highway in his bright orange tractor, gathering fame and funds for rural mental health. Tractor-driving teen crisscrosses outback for mental health

Sam Hughes is hard to miss as he chugs along a highway in his bright orange tractor, gathering fame and funds for rural mental health.

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This weekend's Gold Coast Show is kicking the Ekka out of the limelight from today, as it delivers on rides, show bags and fun food just when locals are looking for some relief. No Ekka, but Gold Coasters regain their days at the show

This weekend's Gold Coast Show is kicking the Ekka out of the limelight from today, as it delivers on rides, show bags and fun food just when locals are looking for some relief.

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Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties

US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast.

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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport

A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos.

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Kabul airport attack: What do we know?

The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat.

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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years.

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Ron Jeremy: US adult film star indicted on 34 sex crime charges

Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to assault allegations from 21 women that span over two decades.

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Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car

One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dramatic escape to Germany.

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US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers

A US district judge accuses Sidney Powell and others of trying to undermine faith in democracy.

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New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt

The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death.

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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt

The Australian man was unable to attend his aunt's funeral because of Covid travel restrictions.

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When Ben Jackson was unable to attend his Aunt's funeral, he paid tribute in his own unique way. Farmer unable to get to family funeral because of border lockdown pays tribute in the paddock

When Ben Jackson was unable to attend his Aunt's funeral, he paid tribute in his own unique way.

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The Ballarat Show won't go ahead because of COVID uncertainty, but organisers are looking to still hold baking, arts and crafts and animal judging. Show cancelled again so organisers are finding ways to keep competitions alive

The Ballarat Show won't go ahead because of COVID uncertainty, but organisers are looking to still hold baking, arts and crafts and animal judging.

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When Ben Jackson was unable to attend his Aunt's funeral, he paid tribute in his own unique way. Farmer unable to get to family funeral because of border lockdown pays tribute in the paddock

When Ben Jackson was unable to attend his Aunt's funeral, he paid tribute in his own unique way.

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Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say.

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The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo.

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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

Young people are struggling to afford city living, and even the Swedes can't crack the problem.

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The hard men removing squatters in Spain

Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks.

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Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'

Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections.

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Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul

The Panjshir Valley has been a flashpoint in Afghanistan's turbulent history - now it's happening again.

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Molly Patton's dog Scarlett has been her constant companion for 16 years but she died on Monday morning after eating what she thought was pure kangaroo meat. Class action threat as dogs continue to die in toxic pet food case

Molly Patton's dog Scarlett has been her constant companion for 16 years but she died on Monday morning after eating what she thought was pure kangaroo meat.

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Local elders are thanking their newest Aunty for donating her Flinders Ranges property to the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation. 'It was theirs': Landholder gives property to traditional owners

Local elders are thanking their newest Aunty for donating her Flinders Ranges property to the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation.

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Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'

Hundreds of Afghan have taken refuge in India but they are worried about their families back home.

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Bendigo will eventually be the home of a sapling from a 2,300-year-old bodhi tree and Buddhists from around the world are expected to visit. Ancient Buddhist bodhi tree sapling bides its time in quarantine

Bendigo will eventually be the home of a sapling from a 2,300-year-old bodhi tree and Buddhists from around the world are expected to visit.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot

Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions.

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Sightings of feral deer around the Northern Rivers have shocked landholders who are using an app to ensure the pests are controlled. Farmers on feral deer alert over biosecurity threat to cattle

Sightings of feral deer around the Northern Rivers have shocked landholders who are using an app to ensure the pests are controlled.

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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says

The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August.

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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals.

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Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women

Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed on fleeing the country and her concerns for those who remain.

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Thai police chief, known as Jo Ferrari, wanted over viral torture clip

Widely known as "Jo Ferrari", the now-sacked officer is being sought over a drug suspect's death.

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Delta Airlines imposes $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated staff

The US airline also says Covid sufferers won't get sick pay unless they are double-jabbed.

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British stamps banned from Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean

The decision moves Mauritius a symbolic step closer to wresting UK control of the archipelago.

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Afghanistan chaos: The British families in limbo

The stories of Britons stuck in Kabul, families in limbo and Afghans starting new lives in the UK.

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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover

The announcement comes after the International Monetary Fund halted aid to Afghanistan last week.

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"Rambo" avoids 3,000 baits, hunters, sniffer dogs and seems to pose for 97 cameras in his own fenced-off wildlife reserve. "He's no typical fox," says a frustrated wildlife officer. Cunning fox in a wildlife haven frustrates conservationists after three-year pursuit

"Rambo" avoids 3,000 baits, hunters, sniffer dogs and seems to pose for 97 cameras in his own fenced-off wildlife reserve. "He's no typical fox," says a frustrated wildlife officer.

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US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

Asylum seekers must stay in Mexico while their claims are processed, the US Supreme Court rules.

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A draft of 26 Australian White commercial ewes that are pregnant with twin lambs sells for a massive $1,210 a head — which is understood to be a new Australian record price for commercial ewes. Three for the price of one as twin-bearing ewes sell for new Australian record price

A draft of 26 Australian White commercial ewes that are pregnant with twin lambs sells for a massive $1,210 a head — which is understood to be a new Australian record price for commercial ewes.

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Paddocks across southern Western Australia have transformed into fields of gold as canola crops bloom early due to heavy winter rains. Photographer captures WA's stunning 'fields of gold'

Paddocks across southern Western Australia have transformed into fields of gold as canola crops bloom early due to heavy winter rains.

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Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening

Locals say 22 people died when a church collapsed during a mass christening.

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Backyard fruit growers across Victoria have less than a week to update their netting or risk "significant" penalties for breaching wildlife protection laws. Backyard fruit growers have days to remove netting that is lethal to wildlife

Backyard fruit growers across Victoria have less than a week to update their netting or risk "significant" penalties for breaching wildlife protection laws.

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NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy fails to convince her party to vote against a program awarding grants to gas companies operating in the Beetaloo Basin after a senate inquiry examined connections between grant recipients and a government minister. NT Senator wants Labor to rethink its position on $50m Beetaloo grants program

NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy fails to convince her party to vote against a program awarding grants to gas companies operating in the Beetaloo Basin after a senate inquiry examined connections between grant recipients and a government minister.

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Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine

The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says.

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Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe'

Journalist Bilal Sarwary saw the Taliban toppled in 2001 and his country reborn. So how does he feel now?

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Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record?

The Taliban claims opium poppy cultivation was stopped when it last held power in Afghanistan.

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Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?

As more people are asked to prove vaccination status, a black market in fake health cards has boomed.

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Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan'

The US says evacuation efforts to help people get out of Afghanistan are 'on pace' to meet a 31 August deadline.

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Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?

UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer?

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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan.

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Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden

The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline.

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US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint

The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals.

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Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed it is investigating two chemical spray drift complaints in one of the state's newest cropping areas. Graziers angered over chemical spray drift, Biosecurity Queensland investigating

Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed it is investigating two chemical spray drift complaints in one of the state's newest cropping areas.

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Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death

Nomura Satoru denied ordering four assaults, one of which was deadly.

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Tokyo Paralympics: 2020 Games get under way with powerful opening ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are officially under way after a powerful opening ceremony.

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A Kabul evacuee's tale: Dread, chaos and the Taliban

An Indian woman tells the BBC of the on-and-off trauma of getting out of Taliban-held Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan: Secret Kabul talks between CIA and Taliban - US media

The secret meeting came ahead of a deadline for US troops to leave Afghanistan on 31 August.

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Taliban to US: Don't encourage Afghans to leave, we need them

Foreign countries should stop encouraging Afghans to leave their country, a Taliban spokesman says.

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi halts UK launch plan

It comes as Chinese firms face scrutiny by Western nations and as Beijing cracks down on data privacy.

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Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation

She is currently on a tour of the region as the US aims to reaffirm its commitment to the region.

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Workers at a northern New South Wales meat processor will be able to get their COVID-19 jabs at an onsite vaccine hub, as the company tries to boost vaccination rates. Vaccine hub aims to boost meat workers' COVID vaccination rates

Workers at a northern New South Wales meat processor will be able to get their COVID-19 jabs at an onsite vaccine hub, as the company tries to boost vaccination rates.

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Membership fees could be reassessed at Victoria's peak farm advocacy body, where there's tension over value for money in a major restructure. Membership fees the carrot in farm advocacy restructure debate

Membership fees could be reassessed at Victoria's peak farm advocacy body, where there's tension over value for money in a major restructure.

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Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline

France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August.

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It has been a long journey for 27-year-old stockwoman Lydia Inglis, who acquired a brain injury in a mustering accident that almost claimed her life a year ago. 'I am so grateful for my life': A Pilbara stockwoman's inspiring journey to work again

It has been a long journey for 27-year-old stockwoman Lydia Inglis, who acquired a brain injury in a mustering accident that almost claimed her life a year ago.

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A new wave of outback travellers are being "caught unawares" as they adjust to the dusty, internet-free realities of remote Australia. Thinking about heading on an outback travel holiday? These locals say 'do your research'

A new wave of outback travellers are being "caught unawares" as they adjust to the dusty, internet-free realities of remote Australia.

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Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders

Long-suffering politicians hope to copy Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected at his sixth time attempt.

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Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans

Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming.

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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually.

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The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend

Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma.

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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July.

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Amid a claim that half of Australia's working holidaymakers want a path to residency, the federal government continues to spruik an alternative scheme that does not include them. Backpackers want pathway to residency after years of farm work

Amid a claim that half of Australia's working holidaymakers want a path to residency, the federal government continues to spruik an alternative scheme that does not include them.

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The venom of angry bees fed on a native West Australian forest diet has been found to be stronger with more desirable medicinal properties than more docile bees. Angry bees have stronger venom worth up to $US300/gram

The venom of angry bees fed on a native West Australian forest diet has been found to be stronger with more desirable medicinal properties than more docile bees.

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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal.

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Tokyo Paralympics: A 'different' Games but Paralympians still hope to shine

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics takes place on Tuesday with the Japanese capital still facing Covid-19 challenges.

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'Hours not weeks for UK Afghan evacuation'

The defence secretary says the UK will leave Kabul alongside next week's planned US withdrawal.

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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan criticised over female footballers comments

The country's first female president recently told the BBC about facing gender discrimination.

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Pfizer becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval

It is the first Covid jab to receive federal approval, and opens the door to new vaccine mandates.

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Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx

Poland and its EU allies have accused Belarus of weaponising migrants in response to sanctions.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes - Human Rights Watch

Four tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May's conflict with Palestinian militants.

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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son on trial

Mozambique's biggest corruption scandal led donors to cut funding and an economic crisis.

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Afghanistan: Foreign troops extension 'a clear violation' - Taliban

A Taliban spokesman says Afghans with passports can leave on commercial flights "at any time".

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As the federal government confirms a new visa allowing foreigners to work on Australian farms will be in place from late next month, is New South Wales ready for those willing to come? Can NSW hotel quarantine cope with more overseas workers?

As the federal government confirms a new visa allowing foreigners to work on Australian farms will be in place from late next month, is New South Wales ready for those willing to come?

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The parents of 10 Victorian teenagers boarding at Yanco Agricultural High School near Leeton in New South Wales are appealing to the state government for an exemption to allow their children to quarantine at home. 'Just want to get our kids home': Victorian families plea for exemptions for teens stuck in NSW

The parents of 10 Victorian teenagers boarding at Yanco Agricultural High School near Leeton in New South Wales are appealing to the state government for an exemption to allow their children to quarantine at home.

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Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase

Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love.

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business

The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation.

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Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect

Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town.

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Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport

The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses Afghan men, women and children fleeing the Taliban regime.

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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods

Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars.

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Quad bike suppliers are largely complying with new safety standards for new and imported second-hand quad bikes sold in Australia. ACCC: Quad bike safety standards compliance around 84 pc

Quad bike suppliers are largely complying with new safety standards for new and imported second-hand quad bikes sold in Australia.

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Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism

Taiwan's president was vaccinated with the country's first domestically developed jab named Medigen.

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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle

Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch.

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Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'

A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.

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Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'

A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding.

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It was a scorching 34-degree day at the 15th annual Fitzroy Crossing Bull sale and there were hot prices to go with it, with several records tumbling in Western Australia's Kimberley region. WA's richest bull sale cracks $1 million for the first time

It was a scorching 34-degree day at the 15th annual Fitzroy Crossing Bull sale and there were hot prices to go with it, with several records tumbling in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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The visa, which could provide a pathway to permanent residency, had been opposed by some Liberals, so its confirmation is considered a major victory for the Nationals in support of farming, fisheries, forestry and meat processing. 'Gives our farmers confidence': Working visa for foreigners to begin next month

The visa, which could provide a pathway to permanent residency, had been opposed by some Liberals, so its confirmation is considered a major victory for the Nationals in support of farming, fisheries, forestry and meat processing.

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Phil and Julie Stokes say they'll never return to city life after packing it in for the harvest trail. The grain sector needs thousands more like them. Grey nomads, students, and adventurers wanted as record grain harvest looms

Phil and Julie Stokes say they'll never return to city life after packing it in for the harvest trail. The grain sector needs thousands more like them.

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Tasmania's leatherwood honey commands a hefty price, which has given rise to deliberately diluted and mislabeled products. A national "honey library" is developing a hive-to-shelf traceability system to record authentic honey samples. National honey library to record the real against the fakes

Tasmania's leatherwood honey commands a hefty price, which has given rise to deliberately diluted and mislabeled products. A national "honey library" is developing a hive-to-shelf traceability system to record authentic honey samples.

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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage.

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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort.

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C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety

A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane.

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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players

Fifa and players' union Fifpro call on governments to arrange the emergency evacuation of female footballers in Afghanistan.

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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread

The highly infectious Delta variant "does change the game", the Covid response minister says.

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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?

Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country.

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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane

The woman went into labour en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and gave birth on the plane.

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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84

The rock 'n' roll duo were known for their harmonies and influenced bands including The Beatles.

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Australia's oil and gas champion Woodside was seemingly a company without much of a future. Until this week. BHP deal buys Woodside space to plan life beyond fossil fuels

Australia's oil and gas champion Woodside was seemingly a company without much of a future. Until this week.

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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene.

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The Queensland government is being accused of abandoning residents whose homes have been invaded by the world's most destructive drywood termite. Termites destroying Queensland homes, but a government fumigation program is axed

The Queensland government is being accused of abandoning residents whose homes have been invaded by the world's most destructive drywood termite.

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Industrial hemp growers in New South Wales are flouting the law to produce medical cannabis products for the black market, according to the head of Australia's largest hemp seed food producer. Hemp growers make millions from medical black market

Industrial hemp growers in New South Wales are flouting the law to produce medical cannabis products for the black market, according to the head of Australia's largest hemp seed food producer.

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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding.

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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.

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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.

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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.

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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall

How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency.

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Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage

This could be the first time in 30 years that New England is hit by a hurricane.

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Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport

The warning comes amid continued chaos outside the airport, with reports of a deadly crush.

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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021

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

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.

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Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule

While Western governments raced to get their people out, Russia appears unfazed by the takeover.

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Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return

Mark Frerichs, 59, one of the last Americans kidnapped by the Taliban, is stuck in Afghanistan.

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Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too

Christine's husband was killed in Afghanistan - she's horrified by the Taliban's return to power.

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Buck Palmer had lived around Angus cattle for 30 years before investing in a new breed that taught him he could "cuddle a bull". Shaggy cattle taught Buck he really could 'cuddle a bull'

Buck Palmer had lived around Angus cattle for 30 years before investing in a new breed that taught him he could "cuddle a bull".

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Lentils, peas and faba beans have long been regarded as hippie food but these legumes are now the cornerstone of the emerging "plant-based protein" market. Plant protein one of the hottest tickets in global food

Lentils, peas and faba beans have long been regarded as hippie food but these legumes are now the cornerstone of the emerging "plant-based protein" market.

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Australians have embraced truffles during winter lockdown, expressing their taste for the black nugget by purchasing directly from the truffiere. What do you like best about truffles? The aroma, the texture, the taste, or the hunt?

Australians have embraced truffles during winter lockdown, expressing their taste for the black nugget by purchasing directly from the truffiere.

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After decades of trials, nearly $4 billion of taxpayer money has been spent on carbon capture and storage, and it's still not at industrial scale. Proponents say they are close, and others say CCS must play a role to reach net zero. Carbon capture, storage trials reaching $4b for taxpayers, but what can power heavy industry instead?

After decades of trials, nearly $4 billion of taxpayer money has been spent on carbon capture and storage, and it's still not at industrial scale. Proponents say they are close, and others say CCS must play a role to reach net zero.

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How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule

The Taliban are currently on a media offensive but does their rhetoric match what’s happening on the ground?

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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.

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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

The BBC witnesses scenes of chaos and panic as thousands still crowd Kabul's airport.

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Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.

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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world.

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'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover

Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out.

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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.

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Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'

Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

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Haiti earthquake: Tensions rise in struggle to get aid to victims

Five days after a powerful earthquake struck, hundreds are missing and people are desperate for aid.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy's government of blocking aid

Washington's aid chief says food is set to run out, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine,

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Jeopardy! host Mike Richards quits after sexist comments surface

Mike Richards has stepped down as the new host of the show over comments he made on a 2013 podcast.

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Afghanistan: Stun grenades used outside Kabul airport

Huge crowds have gathered outside Afghanistan's Kabul airport as people try to flee the Taliban.

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Simone Biles and mental health focus: 'I wouldn't change anything for the world'

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles "wouldn't change anything for the world" because she "gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about mental health".

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Amnesty International: 'Disconnect between Taliban claims and reality'

What Taliban spokespeople say and what is happening is very different, says Amnesty International.

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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train

A bystander captured the harrowing moments after a passenger fell unconscious from the platform.

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Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future

A Kabul university student tells the BBC how she is wiping out all traces of her previous life.

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Social media influencers are undermining consumer confidence in Australia's emerging aquaculture industry by spreading "misinformation," a peak fisheries body claims. Social media 'a threat' to $1.5 billion aquaculture industry

Social media influencers are undermining consumer confidence in Australia's emerging aquaculture industry by spreading "misinformation," a peak fisheries body claims.

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New studies show pain does more than hurt livestock, it can change their bodies at a cellular level, just like it does in humans. Researchers find evidence of pain in cells of livestock

New studies show pain does more than hurt livestock, it can change their bodies at a cellular level, just like it does in humans. 

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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

According to reports, the e-commerce giant wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores.

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Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020

Palak Kohli is the only Indian para-badminton player to be competing in three categories in Tokyo.

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Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face.

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The vertical rock columns of Mount Roland loom large over the historic north-west Tasmanian town of Sheffield. A proposal for a cableway at the site is gathering support from local businesses, but the Aboriginal community says it should not proceed. As a historic town grapples with a tourist exodus, business owners look to a cable car

The vertical rock columns of Mount Roland loom large over the historic north-west Tasmanian town of Sheffield. A proposal for a cableway at the site is gathering support from local businesses, but the Aboriginal community says it should not proceed.

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Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul

Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national team before attempting to flee the country.

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Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests

Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover.

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The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous.

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Afghanistan: Child handed over Kabul airport wall as chaos continues

Afghans try to scale airport walls and shots are fired as crowds keep trying to flee the Taliban.

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Washington DC: Active bomb threat near US Capitol

US Capitol Police are negotiating with the driver of a suspicious vehicle on Capitol Hill.

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Covid-19: Mississippi quarantines 20,000 pupils at start of new school year

Schools around the US are seeing Covid-19 outbreaks within days of starting the new academic year.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescue efforts continue in Les Cayes

The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude quake is now over 2,000, with many still missing in towns like Les Cayes.

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‘Don’t forget the 500,000 internally displaced Afghans’ - UNCHR

Do not forget the 500,000 internally displaced people, the UNHCR representative to Afghanistan says.

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Canadian soldier faces jail over feeding cannabis cupcakes to troops

A Canadian bombardier fed cannabis cakes to troops during a drill involving guns and live ammunition.

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Afghanistan: A woman's story of life under the Taliban in 1999

Taliban rule in 1999 - an Afghan woman recalls the day her father disappeared.

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Afghanistan: Who originally supported Trump's deal with the Taliban?

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace now calls it a "rotten" deal but supported it at the time.

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Afghanistan evacuations: Woman on trip back to Kabul describes fleeing city

A councillor who was visiting family in the country she had left aged three tells of her evacuation.

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Belgium stabbing suspect won’t be charged over unborn baby’s death

A man in Belgium is charged with allegedly stabbing his partner, but not her unborn baby's death.

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Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics

"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims.

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Wild boars are costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars, with one farmer shifting to cattle after losing so many of his sheep to the invasive pests. Wild pigs 'breeding like rabbits' across NSW causing huge financial losses

Wild boars are costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars, with one farmer shifting to cattle after losing so many of his sheep to the invasive pests. 

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Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind

The US president says the chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable and refuses to acknowledge any mistakes.

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Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees

Islamabad says it cannot accept any more Afghans fleeing Taliban rule, despite UN pleas.

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Chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health problems in children, is being banned from use on food crops in the US. US bans use of controversial pesticide over health concerns

Chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health problems in children, is being banned from use on food crops in the US. 

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No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake

Five days after the earthquake that killed almost 2,000 people, many are still waiting for help.

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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war

The BBC is told they were forced to fight for Tigray's rebels, but were words put into their mouths?

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Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit

With domestic sales of cachaça falling last year, Brazilian producers want to export more.

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable'

In an interview with ABC, Joe Biden said nobody could have anticipated the speed of the Taliban takeover.

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Tasmania's peak tourism body is calling on the state government to consider a rule that would require all visitors into the state to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 'If you get a vaccine, you can come in': Calls to open Tasmania's borders to vaccinated travellers only

Tasmania's peak tourism body is calling on the state government to consider a rule that would require all visitors into the state to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

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India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost'

If you're dead you can't own land - so if someone obtains your death certificate you could lose everything.

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Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching

When Djamel Ben Ismail went to fight forest fires in Algeria, his life was cut short by a raging mob.

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Queensland is home to half of Australia's cattle, but for beef producers looking to launch their own brand, there's one big problem standing in their way; a lack of access to abattoirs. 'It's very hard to get started': Small-scale abattoirs needed for producers to break into market

Queensland is home to half of Australia's cattle, but for beef producers looking to launch their own brand, there's one big problem standing in their way; a lack of access to abattoirs.

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

The move follows the Taliban's takeover, and lack of global agreement over who now governs Afghanistan.

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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?

A campaign gets underway to try to improve the lives of the world's 1.2bn disabled people.

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Construction is underway for a new mineral sands mine south of Kalbarri in the Midwest and its management is promising to make local employment a priority. New Midwest mine producing garnets, but not the type you wear around your neck

Construction is underway for a new mineral sands mine south of Kalbarri in the Midwest and its management is promising to make local employment a priority.

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When sisters Mary and Laura Josey took over the Morven Truck Stop in 2018 they had no idea they would almost double the roadhouse's annual turnover — and find love. Sisters take over outback roadhouse, find love and help bring a small town back to life

When sisters Mary and Laura Josey took over the Morven Truck Stop in 2018 they had no idea they would almost double the roadhouse's annual turnover — and find love.

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Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'

The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far.

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'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'

Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane.

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Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg

It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says.

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Israel extends Covid restrictions to three-year-olds as cases surge

Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge.

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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say

The UAE says it has welcomed the president and his family on humanitarian grounds.

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Brandon Flowers on new Killers album Pressure Machine, inspired by Utah hometown

The Killers frontman speaks about their new album, Pressure Machine, inspired by his rural hometown.

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Afghanistan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul

Several countries rush to fly people out, as the Dutch government is criticised for reacting slowly.

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Covid: Australia's Qantas says all staff must be vaccinated

The announcement came as New South Wales reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections.

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For the first time in his farming career, Michael O'Callaghan will use mouse baits to try to protect his canola crop from the hordes of mice invading WA's grain belt. Bumper harvest at risk as mice wreak havoc on Wheatbelt crops

For the first time in his farming career, Michael O'Callaghan will use mouse baits to try to protect his canola crop from the hordes of mice invading WA's grain belt. 

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US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal

A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research.

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The little-known human stories behind emoji designs

The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards.

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How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.

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Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia

How India engages with the Taliban after their rout of Afghanistan could determine the region's fate.

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How technology in the air battles fires on the ground

Planes equipped with infrared scanners are helping authorities take on historic wildfires in the US.

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Queensland's freight and agriculture industries are pushing for faster tests in a bid to cut out costly delays on the border. Farmers, truckies call for rapid antigen tests to fix NSW border bottleneck

Queensland's freight and agriculture industries are pushing for faster tests in a bid to cut out costly delays on the border.

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Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face

The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid?

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Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?

What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover?

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Like all areas of the state, the BlazeAid camp at Wauchope, on the NSW Mid North Coast, is affected by the lockdown but volunteers are still assisting farmers in a COVID-safe way. Locked down but still helping: BlazeAid camp at Wauchope keeps up the good work

Like all areas of the state, the BlazeAid camp at Wauchope, on the NSW Mid North Coast, is affected by the lockdown but volunteers are still assisting farmers in a COVID-safe way.

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California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear

A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself.

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Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban

A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope.

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Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable".

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Afghan women to have rights within Islamic law, Taliban says

The militant group, which has taken control of Afghanistan, is pressed on fears over women's freedoms.

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Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition

Researchers capture some of the most detailed images ever seen of galaxies in deep space.

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Afghanistan: Facebook continues ban of Taliban-related content

Technology firms face challenges on how to handle content created by the group and its supporters.

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Taliban: 'We will not allow the soil of Afghanistan to be used against anyone'

The Taliban have held their first news conference since taking control of Afghanistan.

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Afghan reporter asks Nato Secretary for help

Lailuma Sadid, a journalist with Brussels Morning Newspaper, became emotional when asking the Nato Secretary-General about the Taliban in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan: 'All female staff have left my Kabul hotel'

The BBC's Malik Mudassir says Taliban fighters are now providing security at his hotel in central Kabul.

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Khaled Hosseini: ‘A sliver of hope’ for Afghanistan

This is a different country to the one the Taliban left, I hope they adapt to it, the author says.

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Uncertain times ahead for Afghan women

After the Taliban takeover, it is not yet clear how women will fare with the militants in power.

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How America watched as Taliban won the war

US military veterans and Afghan Americans reflect on a dramatic day - and the two-decade conflict.

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Since January 2000, the National School for Travelling Show Children has been ambling across Australia, following the agriculture show circuit. This school travels from Darwin to Tasmania, reaching a new town every week

Since January 2000, the National School for Travelling Show Children has been ambling across Australia, following the agriculture show circuit.

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Peter Karlsson: The painful verdict on Swedish ice hockey player's 1995 killing

Peter Karlsson was stabbed to death in the street. His killer said he was protecting himself - via the so-called 'gay panic' defence.

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Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet?

Thousands of aircraft were left on the tarmac due to Covid, and many will now be broken up for parts.

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Images show decline of California's 'life source'

Justin Sullivan has been following California's second-largest reservoir's falling water levels.

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The Taliban storm across Afghanistan.

Taliban fighters have swept across Afghanistan taking control of towns and cities.

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Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?

The Taliban are back, 20 years after being ousted for supporting terror groups. Will they do the same?

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Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?

Many have drawn parallels with America's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975 - but is this fair?

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Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp.

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Central Queensland farmers are worried growing numbers of mice in the region could cause significant damage if not brought under control quickly. Mouse plague fears in Queensland as numbers threaten to 'explode'

Central Queensland farmers are worried growing numbers of mice in the region could cause significant damage if not brought under control quickly.

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Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan

"How many more American lives is it worth?" says the president at the White House.

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Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract.

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US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans

The increase of about $36 (£26) per person, per month, is the largest in the programme's history.

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Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full

A spokesman for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, called the BBC's Yalda Hakim, live on air.

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Afghanistan: Why is there a war?

As foreign forces pull out after 20 years of war, what did it achieve and what happens next?

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Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP

Tory MP Tom Tugendhat says the troop withdrawal is the biggest foreign policy disaster since Suez.

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Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover

Kabul - the Afghan capital - is quiet in some parts, but chaotic at the airport where thousands are trying to flee.

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Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash

Legislation branded the "anti-miniskirt" law is annulled by Uganda's Constitutional Court.

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Hakainde Hichilema: The Zambian 'cattle boy' who became president

After six attempts, Hakainde Hichilema has finally become president of Zambia.

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Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech

The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles.

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Ebrar Karakurt: Supporters rally around Turkish volleyballer after abuse

Ebrar Karakurt was abused online after posting a photo with her girlfriend on Instagram.

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Malala: 'Futures of Afghan child refugees aren't lost'

Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012.

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UK military commander: 'We've betrayed' Afghans who helped British troops'

Major General Charlie Herbert, a military commander from the UK’s campaign in Afghanistan, has accused the government of betraying Afghans who supported British troops.

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How the Taliban stormed across Afghanistan in ten days

The Taliban took their first city on 6 Aug and arrived in Kabul just over a week later.

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Afghanistan: US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country

Hundreds of locals rush to flee from the Taliban as US forces secure the airport to evacuate staff.

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Airfreight costs and worker shortages have Sunraysia asparagus growers feeling uncertain about the success of the season. Asparagus harvest ramps up, growers worry it could be speared by pandemic

Airfreight costs and worker shortages have Sunraysia asparagus growers feeling uncertain about the success of the season.

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Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows

Analysts have warned recovery will be modest this quarter after a state of emergency was re-imposed.

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Zambia election: Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema declared winner

Hakainde Hichilema wins a landslide victory over incumbent President Edgar Lungu.

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A Mount Isa man allegedly involved in the killing of 41 horses in Longreach, Queensland, has been granted bail. Mount Isa man charged over horse killings granted bail

A Mount Isa man allegedly involved in the killing of 41 horses in Longreach, Queensland, has been granted bail.

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There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

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Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react?

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Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.

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India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.

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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

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To seed a crop in August is extremely rare in Western Australia, but farmers on the state's south coast are doing it anyway to try and salvage an exceptionally wet season. Crop seeding started six months ago and these farmers are still going

To seed a crop in August is extremely rare in Western Australia, but farmers on the state's south coast are doing it anyway to try and salvage an exceptionally wet season.

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Forget your dagwood dogs and strawberry sundaes — for the second time in history the Ekka's wool judging competition has moved more than 600 kilometres west. Best wool in Queensland? A winner crowned as Ekka judging moves out west

Forget your dagwood dogs and strawberry sundaes — for the second time in history the Ekka's wool judging competition has moved more than 600 kilometres west.

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The dairy industry is primed for expansion but a lack of workers could stifle growth. The hunt for dairy's next generation

The dairy industry is primed for expansion but a lack of workers could stifle growth.

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Bundaberg Regional Council asks the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to trial kava production in Australia, banned here as it's considered a drug. Local Queensland government wants to trial kava production despite 20-year ban

Bundaberg Regional Council asks the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to trial kava production in Australia, banned here as it's considered a drug.

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Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover.

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Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know.

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Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery.

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Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson.

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Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as Ghani flees

The militants are on the brink of taking total control now that US-led forces have all but withdrawn.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors as death toll climbs to 700

More than 700 people are known to have died after a powerful earthquake hit the nation on Saturday.

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ICYMI: Little Amal the walking refugee puppet and Perseid meteor shower

We also travel back to the Ice Age and to Sao Paulo's tallest building in this week's round-up.

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Taliban spokesman tells BBC they are 'awaiting a peaceful transfer of power'

The BBC's Yalda Hakim was contacted by a spokesperson for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, live on air.

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Germany football legend Muller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller has died at the age of 75.

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Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people.

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Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

India is celebrating 75 years of independence as it continues to battle coronavirus.

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As South Australia prepares to expand its coronavirus vaccine rollout to anyone aged 16 and over, the state is set to receive almost 50,000 of the extra 1 million Pfizer doses procured from Poland. SA to get 50,000 of extra Pfizer doses as Premier backs medi-hotels

As South Australia prepares to expand its coronavirus vaccine rollout to anyone aged 16 and over, the state is set to receive almost 50,000 of the extra 1 million Pfizer doses procured from Poland.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

The militant group takes the eastern city of Jalalabad without a fight as it closes in on the capital.

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It can be challenging to find Australian-made oats that aren't contaminated by wheat, barley or rye. But that's about to change. Uncontaminated oats on the menu for gluten-free Aussies

It can be challenging to find Australian-made oats that aren't contaminated by wheat, barley or rye. But that's about to change.

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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines.

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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region?

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Tasmania is known for growing apples, wool and potatoes, but its short-lived tilt at growing tobacco is all but forgotten. Historic farm diaries reveal insight into Tasmania's short-lived tobacco growing industry

Tasmania is known for growing apples, wool and potatoes, but its short-lived tilt at growing tobacco is all but forgotten.

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Under the federal government's Seasonal Worker Program, low-skilled workers from Timor-Leste and nine Pacific countries can fill jobs in agriculture when there aren't enough Australians to meet seasonal demand. 'We need quick decisions and quick solutions': Australian farmers say they are desperate for foreign workers

Under the federal government's Seasonal Worker Program, low-skilled workers from Timor-Leste and nine Pacific countries can fill jobs in agriculture when there aren't enough Australians to meet seasonal demand.

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After eight years working as an interior designer in Sydney, Erin Dore swapped stilettos for gumboots, heading home to establish Petal Head farm and florist on her parent's historic Gympie property The flower farmer offering a homegrown alternative to imports

After eight years working as an interior designer in Sydney, Erin Dore swapped stilettos for gumboots, heading home to establish Petal Head farm and florist on her parent's historic Gympie property

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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle.

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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret.

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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare.

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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed.

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Two teenagers in Northern New South Wales are proving hard work and passion create big opportunities in the beef industry. Big dreams and beef cattle — the two things that drive these young women

Two teenagers in Northern New South Wales are proving hard work and passion create big opportunities in the beef industry.

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Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two.

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Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair

Early results show Edgar Lungu, who is seeking a second term, trailing rival Hakainde Hichilema.

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Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts

Rahul Gandhi and opposition allies had been suspended for sharing photos of a rape victim's parents.

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Japan floods: Residents rescued as torrential rain threatens homes

Nearly two million people have been urged to evacuate their homes amid heavy rainfall.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban near Kabul and attack northern stronghold

Afghanistan's president addresses the nation as the militants seize more territory.

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Major 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti

A 7.2-magnitude quake hits the Caribbean nation, which is still recovering from the devastation of 2010.

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Japan rain: More than a million residents told to seek shelter

Some provinces are under evacuation alerts as experts warn of "unprecedented" rainfall.

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Nanci Griffith: Folk and country singer-songwriter dies aged 68

The Grammy-winning artist was best known for her influential career in folk and country music.

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From families to feuding royals, festival goers to fruit lovers, the Big Pineapple attracts them all. So how did an agricultural produce showcase become an Australian icon? Nothing rough about royally loved Big Pineapple as the icon turns 50

From families to feuding royals, festival goers to fruit lovers, the Big Pineapple attracts them all. So how did an agricultural produce showcase become an Australian icon?

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From families to feuding royals, festival goers to fruit lovers, the Big Pineapple attracts them all. So how did an agricultural produce showcase become an Australian icon? Nothing rough about royally loved Big Pineapple as the icon turns 50

From families to feuding royals, festival goers to fruit lovers, the Big Pineapple attracts them all. So how did an agricultural produce showcase become an Australian icon?

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Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty sued by sex assault victim

The woman claims the couple harassed her to try to make her recant accusations against Kenneth Petty.

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Nicaragua: Police raid offices of La Prensa newspaper

It comes a day after La Prensa said authorities were withholding its supplies of paper and ink.

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WA grain growers expect to emerge from extremely damp conditions in some areas to deliver a record season, but risks and challenges remain. Australia's biggest grains state on track for record harvest

WA grain growers expect to emerge from extremely damp conditions in some areas to deliver a record season, but risks and challenges remain. 

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Commercial fishers are worried our lockdown passion for sinking a line may have gone too far. For fishers, pink snapper are jewels of the ocean. But there are fears COVID-19 is making them too rare

Commercial fishers are worried our lockdown passion for sinking a line may have gone too far.

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If you are trying to find mulberries at the shops you might have trouble sourcing the fruit — meet the dedicated South Australian farmer trying to change that. Mulberry farmer revives ancient fruit's popularity among generations in Australia

If you are trying to find mulberries at the shops you might have trouble sourcing the fruit — meet the dedicated South Australian farmer trying to change that.

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Viewpoint: Why Twitter got it wrong in Nigeria

Complex issues have been raised about policing speech and censoring unpopular voices.

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Afghans living under Taliban lament loss of freedoms

Afghans in Taliban-controlled provinces describe life under its fundamentalist Islamist rule.

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Myanmar: The woman who jumped to her death while fleeing police

Wai Wai Myint was among five people who jumped out of a building while fleeing a police raid in Myanmar.

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Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions?

MP John Redwood claims that, on carbon emissions, Germany "puts out twice as much as we do". Is he right?

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Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul

US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul.

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Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban

Anisa Shaheed fears women's freedoms will be curbed again if the Taliban come to power.

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If a beef burger is made from plants — should it be allowed to use the term beef? Submissions to a Senate inquiry attract a range of views. 'It's some form of vegetable soy mush': Definition of meat heats up in Senate inquiry

If a beef burger is made from plants — should it be allowed to use the term beef? Submissions to a Senate inquiry attract a range of views.

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Logging resumes in an environmentally sensitive area of Shallow Crossing State Forest, sparking outrage from locals, 18 months after the Currowan fire tore through the area. Angry residents still waiting to see report into impacts of post-bushfire logging

Logging resumes in an environmentally sensitive area of Shallow Crossing State Forest, sparking outrage from locals, 18 months after the Currowan fire tore through the area.

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Afghan war: Kabul's young women plead for help as Taliban advance

They feel abandoned by the democratic world they thought they were part of, writes Yalda Hakim.

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As COVID-19 arrives in regional towns across parts of NSW, locals are angry they weren't better protected by a tighter lockdown and fear their health services could now become overwhelmed. NSW regions prepare for the worst as Sydney's COVID outbreak spreads

As COVID-19 arrives in regional towns across parts of NSW, locals are angry they weren't better protected by a tighter lockdown and fear their health services could now become overwhelmed.

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The young mum felt "numb" after her pregnancy test came back positive because she thought it meant the end of her career in agriculture, as well as her identity. But then a conversation with her bosses changed everything. Cindy-Lee always said she'd never become a young mum. Then that's exactly what happened

The young mum felt "numb" after her pregnancy test came back positive because she thought it meant the end of her career in agriculture, as well as her identity. But then a conversation with her bosses changed everything.

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BBC condemns Russia's decision to not renew correspondent's visa

The decision to not renew Sarah Rainsford's visa is an "assault on media freedom", the corporation says.

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US-Mexico border migrant detention levels reach 21-year high

Migrant numbers usually dip during the hot summer months, but July has continued an upward trend.

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Four Florida educators died of Covid within day of each other, says union

A Florida teachers union announced the deaths with just days to go before the academic year begins.

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Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand

The multi-million dollar production is one of the most expensive shows in the history of television.

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Agri-tourism operators and food producers that supply Melbourne restaurants are being left out of government financial support efforts during lockdowns. COVID-19 sees niche agriculture businesses 'slip through cracks'

Agri-tourism operators and food producers that supply Melbourne restaurants are being left out of government financial support efforts during lockdowns.

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Taliban claim capture of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city

The fall of Afghanistan’s second largest city would be a crushing blow for the government.

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Kiwi Chow: The filmmaker who took Hong Kong's protests to Cannes

Kiwi Chow's film about the 2019 protests was screened in Cannes - and it has a controversial title.

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Afghanistan: Desperation as thousands flee the Taliban

Yogita Limaye reports from a camp in Kabul where thousands who have been displaced by violence seek refuge.

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Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly

The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate.

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The murderous crime wave sweeping Israel's Arabs

Many killings often go unsolved, with blame being put on the police.

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Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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365 dates: Indian serial dater Sunder Ramu still looking to meet his target

Tamil actor Sunder Ramu's dates are not all romantic ones - and his aim is not just to find love.

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The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture

Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money.

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Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'

"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music?

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Inland Rail is Australia's biggest freight rail project, but a Senate inquiry has uncovered serious failures in the consultation process and management of the multi-billion-dollar rail line. Scathing Senate report details mismanagement of 'nation building' rail project

Inland Rail is Australia's biggest freight rail project, but a Senate inquiry has uncovered serious failures in the consultation process and management of the multi-billion-dollar rail line.

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US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth

Newly released data from the 2020 survey indicates slow population growth and a more multiracial US.

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When food turns black it's usually best to avoid eating it. Not so with black garlic, which is being used in beer, chocolate, and ice cream. This ice cream has a special ingredient — garlic

When food turns black it's usually best to avoid eating it. Not so with black garlic, which is being used in beer, chocolate, and ice cream.

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If you thought all you could pick up at the Ekka was a showbag and a cold, these loved-up, long-term couples have news for you. Flying pigs, flirting through fences, avoiding crowds: Love stories that started with the Ekka

If you thought all you could pick up at the Ekka was a showbag and a cold, these loved-up, long-term couples have news for you. 

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Andrew Forrest's foray into aquaculture is the latest food-focused venture for the billionaire and he's not alone. Is aquaculture just fish farming and why are billionaires investing in it?

Andrew Forrest's foray into aquaculture is the latest food-focused venture for the billionaire and he's not alone.

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For the first time in 20 years, sheep are grazing the paddocks of Terrick Terrick in western Queensland, and it's all down to fencing. Wild dog fencing sees sheep return to historic merino stud

For the first time in 20 years, sheep are grazing the paddocks of Terrick Terrick in western Queensland, and it's all down to fencing.

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Wagner: Gaddafi's son faces arrest over Russian mercenaries

A warrant is issued against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after a BBC investigation into mercenaries in Libya.

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Life in a town taken by the Taliban in Afghanistan

BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani reports from a town in Afghanistan recently taken by the Taliban

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Northern Turkey hit by severe flash flooding

Seventeen people have reportedly died, with more than 1,400 people evacuated from the areas affected.

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UK and Russia ambassadors anger Iran by restaging WWII image

Iran condemns an "inappropriate" image of the UK and Russian ambassadors recreating a wartime image.

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Messi: What are the PSG fan tokens given to the footballer?

Paris St-Germain has given Messi a "large number" of fan tokens as part of his welcome package.

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Russia holds hypersonic flight expert in spy probe

Alexander Kuranov, detained by FSB agents, runs a team of pioneering spaceflight researchers.

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A mysterious outbreak of feral pigs in regional South Australia could be linked to illegal hunting activities, environment management authorities say. Menacing feral pigs released in regional SA for possible 'hunting' activities

A mysterious outbreak of feral pigs in regional South Australia could be linked to illegal hunting activities, environment management authorities say.

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New Zealand borders to remain closed for rest of the year

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her priority was vaccinating the population by the end of 2021.

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How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves

Local governments are getting creative when it comes to tackling frequent and extreme heat.

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The WA Environmental Protection Authority says it will take into account the latest IPCC report when it updates greenhouse gas guidance, as it calls for public comment on a gas fracking proposal in the state's north. Can Western Australia's EPA heed the science and the Premier?

The WA Environmental Protection Authority says it will take into account the latest IPCC report when it updates greenhouse gas guidance, as it calls for public comment on a gas fracking proposal in the state's north.

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He's toured with the best riders in the world and closed his shutter on some incredible moments. Now Michael Kenyon is back on Queensland's rodeo circuit. After 50 years of rodeo photography, Michael Kenyon is still rolling with the best

He's toured with the best riders in the world and closed his shutter on some incredible moments. Now Michael Kenyon is back on Queensland's rodeo circuit.

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Plans by Australia's richest man Andrew Forrest to become a big fish in the global aquaculture industry have raised alarm among WA commercial fishers who say their livelihoods are on the line. Historic fishing families fear wipeout as Andrew Forrest aims to be the big fish in aquaculture

Plans by Australia's richest man Andrew Forrest to become a big fish in the global aquaculture industry have raised alarm among WA commercial fishers who say their livelihoods are on the line.

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Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria

The payment marks the end of a long-running legal battle over a spill during the 1967-70 Biafran War.

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Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds

The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain.

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Afghanistan war: Do the Taliban want to conquer or compromise?

The BBC speaks to two high profile figures in its chain of command who have very different messages.

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The shopkeeper saving his island from wildfires

Spyros isn't a firefighter, but when his home was threatened with wildfires, he decided to take action.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet Tokyo's youngest Olympic champion

After the sport's debut in the Olympics, athletes say people are seeing it in a whole new light.

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Isolated stations in the north-east corner of South Australia that rely on Queensland towns for essentials and social connection say they're locked out because the Queensland government has declared their properties COVID hotspots. 'A long way from nowhere': This isolated outback family wants to know why it's in a Queensland COVID hotspot

Isolated stations in the north-east corner of South Australia that rely on Queensland towns for essentials and social connection say they're locked out because the Queensland government has declared their properties COVID hotspots.

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Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers will convert its timber plantations to agricultural production after Smith Bay port proposal rejected by the South Australian government. Forestry out, farming in for Kangaroo Island timber company

Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers will convert its timber plantations to agricultural production after Smith Bay port proposal rejected by the South Australian government.

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Regional Western Australia is known for its vastness, so walking hundreds of kilometres to make the field day circuit is quite the feat, but it is one that does not daunt 76-year-old serial fundraiser Ann McLeish. Ann McLeish is having a field day walking for RFDS

Regional Western Australia is known for its vastness, so walking hundreds of kilometres to make the field day circuit is quite the feat, but it is one that does not daunt 76-year-old serial fundraiser Ann McLeish.

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Polish parliament passes controversial media bill

Opponents say the plans are an attempt to silence a TV channel critical of the government.

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Italy may have registered Europe's hottest temperature on record

If the registered reading is verified, it will be hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe.

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Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist

Thousands of digital tokens have been stolen by hackers in one of the largest cryptocurrency heists.

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Afghanistan war: Taliban back brutal rule as they strike for power

Afghanistan's ex-rulers still back brutal punishments as they continue a deadly advance towards power.

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Tokyo 2020: Some Australian Olympians face 28-day quarantine

Some Australians Olympians are having to quarantine for 28 days after returning to their country from Tokyo

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Google may cut pay of staff who work from home

The tech giant has developed a calculator that lets staff see the effects of remote working.

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Afghanistan: The people fleeing the north for safety in Kabul

The Taliban has taken new territories in the north, forcing thousands out of their homes.

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Algeria forest fires: At least 65 people killed as fires spread

At least 65 people have been killed as the fires continue to spread amid an intense heatwave.

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Johnny Depp's film festival awards insulting, domestic abuse charities say

The actor, labelled a "wife beater" by The Sun, is to be honoured in Spain and the Czech Republic.

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This vegetable grower believes his tiny 900 gram lamb, Wally, might be the smallest in the world and little Wally has only survived thanks to his wife, Sarah, a midwife. Born at 900 grams, tiny Wally the twin lamb is lucky to be alive

This vegetable grower believes his tiny 900 gram lamb, Wally, might be the smallest in the world and little Wally has only survived thanks to his wife, Sarah, a midwife.

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Legal experts say those responsible for shooting dead 41 horses on an outback Queensland property will likely face prison time if they're caught. Outback horse slayer deserves prison time for 'persistent, cruel behaviour'

Legal experts say those responsible for shooting dead 41 horses on an outback Queensland property will likely face prison time if they're caught.

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Pet owners and farmers across New South Wales are being urged to be on alert for a sometimes forgotten, yet highly toxic and resilient weed known for its bright red flowers. Warning to NSW farmers, pet owners as deadly weed blooms

Pet owners and farmers across New South Wales are being urged to be on alert for a sometimes forgotten, yet highly toxic and resilient weed known for its bright red flowers.

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If the climate becomes drier, farmers in some parts of SA's Eyre Peninsula could find it harder to make a living. But they're already adapting to an uncertain future of climate change and dwindling townships. As the planet warms, these farmers are adapting to an uncertain future

If the climate becomes drier, farmers in some parts of SA's Eyre Peninsula could find it harder to make a living. But they're already adapting to an uncertain future of climate change and dwindling townships.

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Wagner: Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed

A Samsung tablet obtained by the BBC unveils chilling details of how mercenaries fought in Libya’s war.

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Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

Algeria is one of several Mediterranean countries to face devastating wildfires.

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Poland's ruling coalition frays on eve of key media vote

The prime minister sacks his deputy, who opposed a controversial change to the country's media law.

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The massive agricultural event, which has an estimated value of $92 million, usually attracts about 60,000 people. Henty Machinery Field Days cancelled for second year running

The massive agricultural event, which has an estimated value of $92 million, usually attracts about 60,000 people.

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Some farmers in Victoria's north-east are praying for some sunny days to dry out their paddocks so they can take advantage of historically high canola prices. Too much rain? Canola farmers hoping for break in winter rains

Some farmers in Victoria's north-east are praying for some sunny days to dry out their paddocks so they can take advantage of historically high canola prices.

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If the climate becomes drier, farmers in some parts of SA's Eyre Peninsula could find it harder to make a living. But they're already adapting to an uncertain future of climate change and dwindling townships. As the planet warms, these farmers are adapting to an uncertain future

If the climate becomes drier, farmers in some parts of SA's Eyre Peninsula could find it harder to make a living. But they're already adapting to an uncertain future of climate change and dwindling townships.

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I Am Legend screenwriter dismisses anti-vax claims based on film's plot

A sci-fi writer hits back at unfounded rumours that Covid jabs turn people into zombies.

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Lithuania to build fence on Belarus border to stop migrants

Tensions are running high with Belarus after a surge of non-EU migrants into Lithuania.

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Odeon owner AMC to accept payment in Bitcoin

Cinemagoers will be able to by tickets and popcorn using the cryptocurrency, says the US chain.

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed calls on civilians to join Tigray war

Abiy Ahmed has asked all "capable" Ethiopians to join the fight against resurgent Tigrayan rebels.

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Olivia Podmore: New Zealand Olympic cyclist dies aged 24

New Zealand Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore dies at the age of 24, Cycling New Zealand announces.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns after inquiry found he sexually harassed multiple women

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Florida governor says no salaries for school leaders requiring masks

As cases rise across the US, Florida's governor argues school mask rules infringe on parent rights.

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Infrastructure bill: $1tn for clean energy, internet, trains and more

The $1tn bill takes aim at issues from buckling bridges to global warming and remote working.

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Lithuania blames Belarus for migrant crisis

Over 4,000 people are reported to have crossed in Lithuania in recent months.

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North Korea leaves hotline with South unanswered during military drills

Tensions have risen in the Korean peninsula as South Korea and the US hold joint military drills.

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Greece fires: Foreign teams join battle on Evia island

Several European countries are helping Greece to tackle the blazes ravaging parched forests.

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Anger as Nigerian diplomat manhandled in Indonesia

Nigeria demands answers after an official's mistreatment at the hands of immigration officers.

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Afghanistan: Taliban seizure will challenge West - Gen Sir Nick Carter

The chief of the defence staff on difficulties ahead if the Taliban illegitimately seize control.

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Malaysian singer dies of Covid days after giving birth

Siti Sarah Raisuddin never got to hold her newborn son, who was delivered via a three-hour surgery.

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Apple defends new photo scanning child protection tech

The tech giant has insisted that its new technology will not be used to spy on its users.

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Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill TV reporter

Men claiming to represent Mexico's most powerful drug cartel accused the anchor of unfair coverage.

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Australian Border Force officers have raided the home of pastoral carers in Bundaberg as part of an investigation into missing seasonal workers. 'I just broke down': ABF raids couple as officers hunt for missing seasonal workers

Australian Border Force officers have raided the home of pastoral carers in Bundaberg as part of an investigation into missing seasonal workers.

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