Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge

Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case.

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Covid-19 vaccinations: More than 50 nations have missed a target set by the WHO

Most of those not making the target of 10% of people fully vaccinated by the end of September are in Africa.

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The writer behind musicals about Princess Diana and Tom Jones (twice)

An award-winning US playwright talks about his new Princess Diana and Tom Jones stage shows.

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The impact of the strictest anti-abortion law in the US

Michelle is pregnant and has chosen to get an abortion. In Texas, that has become much harder to do.

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Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia

Everyone has been talking about Squid Game, the hyper-violent thriller that has become a massive hit.

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Ecuador jail riot: Anxiety, fear and little information

Families are in a desperate search for loved ones after the deadly fight in the Guayaquil jail.

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Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish?

Piles of rubbish are one of the problems facing Rome as its residents vote for a new mayor this weekend

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Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict

Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song.

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Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers

Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.

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Three cold fronts — the most significant impacting today — are expected to bring more than half of the average October rainfall to Perth and the Wheatbelt. Triple weekend cold fronts to deliver 'finishing rain' for Perth and the Wheatbelt

Three cold fronts — the most significant impacting today — are expected to bring more than half of the average October rainfall to Perth and the Wheatbelt.

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The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far

A series of spending packages have put the White House and the Democrats in crisis mode this week.

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Dubai opens coronavirus-delayed Expo 2020

Organisers say the world fair will be the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic.

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The Noora Basin in South Australia helps keep saline water out of the Murray River, but adjoining landholders worry it is rapidly ruining their farms. These farmers worry their land is threatened by a vital piece of Murray River infrastructure

The Noora Basin in South Australia helps keep saline water out of the Murray River, but adjoining landholders worry it is rapidly ruining their farms. 

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Tourism operators say severe staff shortages are making it hard to capitalise on the dramatic influx of visitors. Carnarvon Gorge tourism boom hits a wall

Tourism operators say severe staff shortages are making it hard to capitalise on the dramatic influx of visitors.

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Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine

The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school.

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Former director-general of the NSW Department of Planning, Sue Holliday, believes a "clearer, simpler" criteria is needed to assess coal projects. Former planning chief says coal mine assessments lack transparency

Former director-general of the NSW Department of Planning, Sue Holliday, believes a "clearer, simpler" criteria is needed to assess coal projects.

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Shutdown: Senate votes to keep US government open

The measure must now pass the lower chamber of Congress before funding lapses at midnight.

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French confession may end 35-year hunt for serial killer

The man took his life before he could be questioned about the case and provide a DNA sample.

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Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids

Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testifies to the US Senate, about child protection.

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Ethiopia expels top UN officials amid Tigray aid crisis

The expulsions follow concerns raised by the UN about aid reaching the war-torn Tigray region.

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Rio 2016: Shadow of cheating marred boxing bouts

A system to manipulate the outcome of boxing matches by officials was in place at the Rio 2016 Olympics, an independent investigation finds.

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Climate change: Youth have 'every right to be angry' says UK PM

Boris Johnson says leaders' "reckless actions" created the climate crisis and now is the time to act.

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'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google.

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It all started when a young boy literally struck it rich more than 150 years ago. Billion-dollar find under a corridor of gold

It all started when a young boy literally struck it rich more than 150 years ago.

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All Queensland orchard owners are being put on notice that they're now responsible for the cost of keeping trees at least three metres away from powerlines. New powerline strategy shocks farmers

All Queensland orchard owners are being put on notice that they're now responsible for the cost of keeping trees at least three metres away from powerlines.

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Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot

Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction.

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Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business

Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap.

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Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape.

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All Queensland orchard owners are being put on notice that they're now responsible for the cost of keeping trees at least three metres away from power lines. New power line strategy shocks farmers

All Queensland orchard owners are being put on notice that they're now responsible for the cost of keeping trees at least three metres away from power lines.

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Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator

Jamie Spears was removed after the singer alleged abuse, but another conservator remains in charge.

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Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site

Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU anonymously to track data in Australia.

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Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say

The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say.

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Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism

Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that.

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YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation

Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform.

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A number of horses across the Northern Territory are falling victim to the toxic native legume Indigofera. Native NT plant species kills horses on remote cattle station

A number of horses across the Northern Territory are falling victim to the toxic native legume Indigofera.

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Katty Kay: Former BBC journalist quits US media firm

Ms Kay has quit Ozy Media after reports one of its executives deceived potential investors.

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Can the US avoid another government shutdown?

Politicians have just over 24 hours to avoid a potentially disastrous government shutdown.

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Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia

France has accused the north African countries of failing to co-operate over returning nationals.

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Beijing 2022: Non-vaccinated athletes must serve 21-day quarantine

Athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics who are not fully vaccinated will have to serve a 21-day quarantine on arrival in Beijing.

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Deaf man sues police in Colorado over alleged excessive use of force

Brady Mistic alleges he was slammed to the ground and tasered during a 2019 incident in Colorado.

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Women in Latin America march for abortion rights

Thousands of women demonstrate across Latin America for access to legal and safe abortions.

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Russia detains cyber-security tycoon Ilya Sachkov in treason case

Ilya Sachkov, co-founder of the firm Group-IB, will be held in pre-trial custody for two months.

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US declares 23 bird, fish and other species extinct

The ivory-billed woodpecker is among the 23 species listed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Beirut port blast: Victims' families protest at probe's suspension

No-one has yet been held accountable for the August 2020 blast, which killed 219 people.

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Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League team from an unrecognised state

Sheriff Tiraspol are the 'kings' of Moldovan football, but their power and backing comes from a disputed territory on the Ukraine border.

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Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy.

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Wayne Jenkins from behind bars: 'I sold drugs as a dirty cop'

He led a rogue police force who were jailed for a long list of crimes. Now in a BBC exclusive he explains why.

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A controversial program to genetically engineer 'golden' rice to reduce vitamin A deficiency has passed a major hurdle, but sceptics of biofortified foods remain wary. Can golden rice prove agricultural science has a role in ending malnutrition?

A controversial program to genetically engineer 'golden' rice to reduce vitamin A deficiency has passed a major hurdle, but sceptics of biofortified foods remain wary.

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It's a gluten-free grain that Africans have eaten for thousands of years, and now Australian scientists have cracked the code to grow more. Cracking the DNA code of gluten-free sorghum could mean more grown in Australia

It's a gluten-free grain that Africans have eaten for thousands of years, and now Australian scientists have cracked the code to grow more. 

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North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'

State media called it a "strategic weapon", which could mean it has nuclear capabilities.

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La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean

Clouds of white steam are seen billowing at the Playa Nueva area of Spain's La Palma island.

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Obamas break ground on controversial Chicago presidential centre

After years of dispute and legal rows, former President Obama's major legacy project is underway.

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Peru's ex-President Alejandro Toledo cleared for extradition from US

A California judge clears the way for Alejandro Toledo to face trial in Peru on corruption charges.

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Life at 50C: Mexico's struggle for water

Climate change is causing once-mighty rivers to dry up and temperatures to rise to deadly levels in Mexico.

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German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity

Coalition governments are rare in the UK. Germany has had nothing but them since the end of the war.

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Aar Maanta - the pop star bringing Somalia to the Mississippi

How Aar Maanta is teaching children in Minneapolis to sing in Somali and learn about their heritage.

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Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants

General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld.

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Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided

The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape.

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Concerns over unsustainable fishing in Queensland's Gulf waters are dismissed by trawler operators who say axing commercial practices will kill livelihoods. Call for commercial fishing ban in Queensland Gulf angers fishers

Concerns over unsustainable fishing in Queensland's Gulf waters are dismissed by trawler operators who say axing commercial practices will kill livelihoods.

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Experts say a boom in the population of Queensland's feral pigs is driving them into more densely populated areas. Pigs encroach on residential areas as feral population booms

Experts say a boom in the population of Queensland's feral pigs is driving them into more densely populated areas.

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Landholders near a gas project in central Queensland feel they are being kept in the dark over the environmental impacts of an expansion. 'Government never approaches us': Landholders want more consultation over gas project expansions

Landholders near a gas project in central Queensland feel they are being kept in the dark over the environmental impacts of an expansion.

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Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win

Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

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Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row

The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called "offensive" and "humiliating" to women.

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Capitol Gazette shooting: 'You cannot kill the truth'

Prosecutors reminded a court that Jarrod Ramos showed no remorse for the Capital Gazette attack.

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Simone Biles says she 'should have quit way before' Tokyo Olympic Games

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she "should have quit way before Tokyo" after withdrawing from five of her six finals in Japan.

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Patrick Zaki: Egypt tries Christian rights activist on false news charge

Patrick Zaki is standing trial over an opinion piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian.

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Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate

Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, uses a speech to mock world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson.

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WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo

The agency apologises to the victims of exploitation by aid workers tackling the Ebola outbreak.

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A restored 19th-century pub based in the country town of Jugiong is on the market, but its owner is selling with a heavy heart. Historic Hume Highway pub up for sale

A restored 19th-century pub based in the country town of Jugiong is on the market, but its owner is selling with a heavy heart.

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China lets US siblings return home after three years

It coincides with the high-profile release of Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou and two Canadians.

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In traditional dairy farms, you usually see cows out in paddocks grazing pastures – but not on Dehne Vinnicombe's property. US-style dairy free-stall barns are making their way to Australia

In traditional dairy farms, you usually see cows out in paddocks grazing pastures – but not on Dehne Vinnicombe's property.

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With just a fortnight before his workers were in Australia for corn planting, Sam Monk went to extraordinary lengths to get them home. This employer chartered a jet for $44,000 to get his workers home from New Zealand

With just a fortnight before his workers were in Australia for corn planting, Sam Monk went to extraordinary lengths to get them home.

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Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast over power outages

The country has seen electricity shortages that have left some factories and homes without power.

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Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted

Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country.

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Few international and interstate visitors are expected at Tasmania's iconic tulip farm this year but workers have little time to stop as the farm’s mail-order business for tulip bulbs is booming. Bulb boom helps iconic tourism destination ride the pandemic

Few international and interstate visitors are expected at Tasmania's iconic tulip farm this year but workers have little time to stop as the farm’s mail-order business for tulip bulbs is booming.

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North Korea fires projectile, says South's military

South Korea’s military says the object landed in waters off Japan early Tuesday morning.

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Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse

The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse.

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Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions

The move comes after the European Commission threatened to pull funding from the areas.

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John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split.

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What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial

Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11.

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Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'

The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two.

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Covid-19: President Joe Biden receives Pfizer booster jab

The US President and other Americans over 65 are now eligible for a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine.

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It's already a booming growth industry, but the value of the goat meat industry is expected to double in five years. Queensland to double sheep, goat numbers in five years

It's already a booming growth industry, but the value of the goat meat industry is expected to double in five years.

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R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial

After decades of abuse allegations, singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial

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Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election

The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor.

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Australia: Footage captures car careering across eight lanes

A woman and child were injured, but Australian police say it's "incredibly lucky" others weren't hurt.

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Afghanistan: Social media users delete profiles over fear of attack

Prominent online critics of the Islamist group in Afghanistan remove content over fear of attack.

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Beirut port explosion investigation suspended for second time

Families of the victims of the catastrophe react angrily after the investigating judge is taken off.

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Instagram for kids paused after backlash

Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents.

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South Korea's president mulls dog meat ban as consumption wanes

An estimated one million dogs are slaughtered in South Korea for human consumption each year.

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Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel

Worshippers gathered to mark the eve of one of the country's biggest Orthodox Christian festivals.

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German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign'

Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election.

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Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires

Hakuho has recorded more wins, titles and perfect championships than any other sumo wrestler.

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Crete struck by strong earthquake

Local media reports say at least one person was killed and several injured after buildings collapsed.

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Power outages hit homes in north-east China

An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes.

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Swipe left or right? Germany's election dating game, explained

The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to convince potential partners to join a coalition.

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German elections usher in political change with a small 'c'

While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical.

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COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit

The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target.

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Police are cracking down on illegal cactus sales across New South Wales, fearing the weed could spread, causing harm to people and animals, and rendering farmland useless. Buyer beware: How your market stall cactus could cost you $220k

Police are cracking down on illegal cactus sales across New South Wales, fearing the weed could spread, causing harm to people and animals, and rendering farmland useless.

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China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world

The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse.

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Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence

A court has thrown out a high-profile sexual harassment case. Can China's feminist movement survive?

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Why are hundreds of aid trucks stranded?

The UN says hundreds of trucks have not returned from Tigray and it's affecting the flow of aid.

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India's misunderstood maharajahs

Indian princes were often stereotyped as lazy hedonists, but they were serious political figures.

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Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh cafe he inspired

Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago.

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German elections: Centre-left scents victory in tight vote

Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up.

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In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control.

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San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum

Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave.

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Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'

Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban.

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How climate change is making inequality worse, especially for children

Children will face up to three times as many extreme climate events as their grandparents, research suggests.

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Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution?

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There are hopes the event will grow over time and a breeder says there are plenty of interested parties watching on from around the country. Kelpie sells for $29k at SA's first working dog auction

There are hopes the event will grow over time and a breeder says there are plenty of interested parties watching on from around the country.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law.

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German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result

Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far.

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Sudan: Ethiopian troops 'repelled' after al-Fashaga advance

Ethiopia denies Sudan's claim of an incursion in the disputed al-Fashaga border region on Saturday.

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Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament

Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women.

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Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.

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Four Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants

Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack.

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Amtrak train derails in Montana, killing three and injuring dozens

Dozens of people are injured after several carriages of the Amtrak train came off the tracks.

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A farm animal sanctuary on the Sunshine Coast hopes to forge more relationships with farmers after saving 80 hens from imminent death. Animal advocates and farmers working together to reduce 'animal waste'

A farm animal sanctuary on the Sunshine Coast hopes to forge more relationships with farmers after saving 80 hens from imminent death.

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Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers

Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons

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COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake?

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Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking.

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When Luna the sheep was found on a rural property in Tasmania's south east, her fleece was so overgrown she was blinded by wool and couldn't move. Ewe-beaut, lone sheep fleeced of four years of wool after epic rescue

When Luna the sheep was found on a rural property in Tasmania's south east, her fleece was so overgrown she was blinded by wool and couldn't move.

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William Wallace and Robert the Bruce don't know how lucky they are that mum's a high-tech Highland cow. 'Virtual midwife' helps Shirley Manson the Highland cow deliver a big surprise

William Wallace and Robert the Bruce don't know how lucky they are that mum's a high-tech Highland cow.

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German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel

The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy.

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Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people.

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A simple trench filled with woodchips has proved promising in reducing fertiliser pollution that enters Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. Could this experimental system work to protect the oldest New South Wales marine park? Farming innovation aims to ensure fruit punnet doesn’t cost the earth

A simple trench filled with woodchips has proved promising in reducing fertiliser pollution that enters Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. Could this experimental system work to protect the oldest New South Wales marine park?

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Australians are being urged to embrace "spooky fruit" for Halloween to stop tonnes of pineapples from going to waste as farmers emerge from drought with bumper crops. Halloween 'spooky fruit', pina coladas or smoothies — farmers' plea to consumers to make use of bumper crop

Australians are being urged to embrace "spooky fruit" for Halloween to stop tonnes of pineapples from going to waste as farmers emerge from drought with bumper crops.

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Fifty years ago, crocodiles had been shot to near extinction in the Northern Territory. Now the apex predators again dominate the waterways, raising questions about their coexistence with humans. Back from the brink of extinction, there's now one croc for every two and a half people in the NT

Fifty years ago, crocodiles had been shot to near extinction in the Northern Territory. Now the apex predators again dominate the waterways, raising questions about their coexistence with humans.

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Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents.

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ICYMI: Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil

Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week.

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Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports

The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume.

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One of NYC's poshest buildings facing $250m lawsuit over building defects

A posh building on NYC's Billionaire Row has been facing a series of serious woes.

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Elon Musk says he and partner Grimes are semi-separated

The SpaceX founder said that their work had seen them spending significant amounts of time apart.

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Gambia's Jammeh pact bombshell: Treachery or reconciliation?

A political pact that could see the return of Gambia's exiled ex-President Jammeh proves divisive.

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Rats looking for a quick bite to eat and shelter from the cold are creating headaches for car owners. Left unattended the problem can be costly, but some people are finding ingenious ways to keep the rodents at bay. 'They'll just eat anything': Ravenous rats rip into and write-off cars

Rats looking for a quick bite to eat and shelter from the cold are creating headaches for car owners. Left unattended the problem can be costly, but some people are finding ingenious ways to keep the rodents at bay.

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Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig released from Chinese detention

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were released as a Chinese tech executive was freed in Canada.

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La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened

A series of maps and charts explaining what happened after an eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands.

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Climate change: Whisper it cautiously... there's been progress in run up to COP26

Pledges made at the UN have lifted hopes for the Glasgow summit, but some major questions remain.

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Sustainable fashion: From the red carpet to our wardrobes?

Hannah Peel wore a sustainable dress to the Mercury Awards - but is the fashion industry changing?

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Healthy lambs are being targeted by eagles in South Australia in a sign other food sources may be dwindling. Farmers 'mesmerised and horrified' as wedge-tailed eagles prey on healthy lambs

Healthy lambs are being targeted by eagles in South Australia in a sign other food sources may be dwindling.

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

After almost three years, Huawei's chief financial officer has had a US extradition request against her blocked.

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Afghanistan: Inside the prison staffed by former inmates released by the Taliban

The BBC has been given access to Kabul's main jail, where former Taliban inmates are now caretakers.

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Ros Atkins On… Germany’s Election Explained

Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake.

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Attacked by a hyena: My advice for a fellow victim

Nine-year-old Rodwell Nkomazana lost an eye, his nose, and his upper lip when he was mauled by a hyena.

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Switzerland to hold referendum on same-sex marriage

Voters in Switzerland go to the polls this Sunday to decide whether to allow same-sex marriage.

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Senior veterinarians say it is cheaper for some pet owners to travel interstate for their pet's surgery than attend major vet chains and referral hospitals who charge high fees. High cost of veterinary care at major chains causing pets to be unnecessarily euthanised, senior vets say

Senior veterinarians say it is cheaper for some pet owners to travel interstate for their pet's surgery than attend major vet chains and referral hospitals who charge high fees.

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Is it possible Top End Buffalo could be our next wagyu? One Northern Territory producer says they have all the ingredients to be top-notch eating meat. Could feral Northern Territory buffalo be our new beef?

Is it possible Top End Buffalo could be our next wagyu? One Northern Territory producer says they have all the ingredients to be top-notch eating meat.

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R. Kelly trial: A look at the key moments as jury deliberates

The five-week trial heard harrowing details of abuse and assault. Here are the key moments.

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Canary Islands: Firefighters retreat as volcano intensifies

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands displaced since the volcano erupted on Sunday.

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Kenyan policeman wakes up from coma to find he was sacked

Neither his family nor the police force could locate Reuben Kimutai Lel, who was actually in hospital.

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Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

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Detained Huawei boss due in court amid deal reports

Chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has been detained in Canada over US fraud charges since 2018.

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German election: Climate protesters rally in cities

They want the next government to do more to limit global heating and to end the use of coal.

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Syria war: UN calculates new death toll

It says that the actual number is bound to be higher than its tally, 10 years after the war began.

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Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown

The workers in Singapore are enduring one of the longest Covid confinement periods in the world.

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Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech

Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software.

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Gabby Petito case: FBI issues arrest warrant for boyfriend Brian Laundrie

The indictment says Brian Laundrie used a debit card that did not belong to him after her death.

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German elections 2021: The conspiracy theories targeting voters

One wildly inaccurate claim suggests Germany does not actually exist.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 September 2021

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

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Migrants freezing to death on Belarus-Poland border

The BBC finds stranded migrants facing sub-zero temperatures amid a row between Poland and Belarus.

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As the 2021 harvest gets underway, a shire president urges growers to put safety first — after losing a finger in a farming accident last week. Ian Mickel shakes a lot of hands in his job; luckily it was his left one in the firing line last week

As the 2021 harvest gets underway, a shire president urges growers to put safety first — after losing a finger in a farming accident last week. 

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The aspiring musterer asked and the outback gave. Luckily, Gordon was able to assure the ABC that he can count to 500. Gordon, 5, wanted 'two one hundreds' of cattle ear tags. He got a lot more

The aspiring musterer asked and the outback gave. Luckily, Gordon was able to assure the ABC that he can count to 500.

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For most industries, lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions saw sales plummet and shop doors close, but the recreational fishing industry experienced quite the opposite. Reel joy: 'COVID- friendly' fishing thrives during pandemic

For most industries, lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions saw sales plummet and shop doors close, but the recreational fishing industry experienced quite the opposite.

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Here’s a handful of facts about sign language

Sign language is an important way of communicating especially for the deaf community, but how much do you know about it?

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We all like a bargain but do you ever wonder how much you should be paying for your food so the person producing it is making money? Can you guess how much avocados should cost for a grower to make money?

We all like a bargain but do you ever wonder how much you should be paying for your food so the person producing it is making money?

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R Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King

The defence makes its final arguments in the singer's sex-abuse trial before the jury retires.

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Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?

Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here's what we know about why they are coming.

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Canary Islands volcano: 'Miracle house' escapes lava

The volcano on La Palma has been erupting since Sunday, destroying hundreds of homes.

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Earliest definitive evidence of people in Americas

Scientists have found evidence that humans reached the Americas earlier than previously thought.

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Netherlands Covid: Boy wins court battle for right to jab

The 12-year-old can get vaccinated to visit his dying grandmother despite his father's objections.

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Thousands remain at Haitian migrant camp in Texas

Local officials have struggled to provide food and sanitation to the Haitian migrants.

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UK payout to bereaved Afghan family was $143

The compensation payment is one of hundreds by the Ministry of Defence, revealed for the first time.

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Helmut Oberlander: Ex-Nazi death squad interpreter dies at 97 in Canada

Helmut Oberlander is believed to have been the last suspected Nazi war criminal in Canada.

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Eliyantha White: Sri Lankan shaman dies of Covid after touting cure

Eliyantha White said his anti-Covid potion could be poured into rivers to end the pandemic.

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The Wire creator avoids filming new show in Texas over abortion law

David Simon says he "can't and won't ask female cast/crew to forgo civil liberties to film there".

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Eitan Biran: Italy cable car survivor to stay in Israel amid custody fight

Relatives are fighting over who should care for Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash.

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UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health chief

The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC.

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Ray Young and his family face an uncertain future on their sheep and cattle property at Baynton in the Macedon Ranges, as the council proposes rezoning the land for conservation. The Young family have farmed here for more than a century, but fear that's about to change

Ray Young and his family face an uncertain future on their sheep and cattle property at Baynton in the Macedon Ranges, as the council proposes rezoning the land for conservation.

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Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit firm jump as debt deadline looms

The debt-laden developer is due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an overseas bond on Thursday.

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Forty years after WA's hop-growing industry collapsed, a new variety of the plant has been named with hopes of reviving it. Brewing a new kind of West Australian hop

Forty years after WA's hop-growing industry collapsed, a new variety of the plant has been named with hopes of reviving it.

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Time for humanity to grow up on climate, says UK PM

The world is approaching a critical turning point, Boris Johnson warns the UN's General Assembly.

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US approves Covid booster jabs for some older and at-risk Americans

The move applies to Americans over 65 who were vaccinated with Pfizer, and those at high Covid risk.

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The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you

A number of firms are now farming locusts and mealworms for human consumption.

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Grim echoes of history in images of Haitians at US-Mexico border

Pictures of border officers rounding up black men have drawn comparisons to US slave patrols.

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Angela Merkel: Four expert verdicts on a contested legacy

When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say.

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Why China's Xi Jinping looks to be pursuing a road back to socialism

China has not been very socialist for years, but the Communist Party looks set to change that.

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Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddling

All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

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Angela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor?

BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor.

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'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction.

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Hundreds of pharmacies across the country are due to receive their first Moderna shipments today. Is Moderna the 'tipping point' for vaccine rollout?

Hundreds of pharmacies across the country are due to receive their first Moderna shipments today. 

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Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia.

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Air pollution: Even worse than we thought - WHO

The WHO is slashing recommended maximum limits of key pollutants as evidence of danger mounts.

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I'm a Celebrity: Crew member's Covid case triggers lockdown

A crew member on I'm a Celebrity tests positive, sending thousands into lockdown and sparking a backlash.

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Bolsonaro: Fact-checking claims by the Brazilian leader at UN

Mr Bolsonaro's speech to the UN had a number of claims in it, which we've looked into.

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Melbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country

One resident thought the 5.9 magnitude quake was just his neighbours doing an intense workout.

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Cavers descend into Yemen's 'Well of Hell' for first time

The 112m-deep pit has long been shunned by many local people, who believe it harbours genies.

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President Biden pledges 500m more vaccine doses to developing world

This would bring the total US commitment on vaccines shared overseas to 1.1 bn.

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La Palma volcano buries homes under molten rock in Canary Islands

Lava from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano is destroying hundreds of buildings.

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Ukraine leader's aide survives assassination attempt

President Zelensky vows a strong response after his aide's car is struck by a volley of bullets.

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Myanmar: Whole town flees amid fierce fighting

Fighting between the army and militia forces in Thantlang, Chin state, has worsened in recent days.

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Covid-19: India health workers' families fight for compensation

The government hailed health workers as heroes, but families of many who died still await compensation.

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Aukus: Australia's big gamble on the US over China

Australia has taken a central role in the Aukus defence pact - there are major benefits and risks too.

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Fifa 22 soundtrack: Why getting on it is a 'bucket list' moment

This is what it means to young artists to be featured on the playlist for the latest Fifa game.

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Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet at White House

The talks between the UK prime minister and US president come as a possible trade pact is considered.

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Taliban ask to speak at UN General Assembly in New York

The group wants to address world leaders, weeks after ousting Afghanistan's former government.

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Covid vaccine stockpiles: Are 241m doses at risk of going to waste?

Joe Biden wants more global vaccine equality but the US and other nations have not backed promises with action.

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COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries living up to their climate promises to the developing world?

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The government's failure to bring in overseas farm workers to help with a bumper harvest could have impacts for the thousands of West Australians who plan to celebrate Christmas in the regions this year. WA's farm worker shortage is bad news for tourists eyeing summer holidays

The government's failure to bring in overseas farm workers to help with a bumper harvest could have impacts for the thousands of West Australians who plan to celebrate Christmas in the regions this year.

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Life at 50C: Heat hitting home in Australia

Cities like Sydney are already experiencing extremely hot days because of climate change.

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Beef producers in the Mitta Valley have adopted a cooperative model with local butchers in a bid to attract higher prices, and so far it's paying off. 'Beyond our wildest dreams': How cattle producers took control of their destiny

Beef producers in the Mitta Valley have adopted a cooperative model with local butchers in a bid to attract higher prices, and so far it's paying off.

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BTS: Korean boyband open UN general debate with performance and speech

The UN general debate opened with K-pop band BTS, followed by a speech about sustainable development.

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Workforce shortages and COVID-19 restrictions could see shoppers scrambling for products like ham, lamb, fruit and vegetables. Why Christmas ham could be off the menu this year

Workforce shortages and COVID-19 restrictions could see shoppers scrambling for products like ham, lamb, fruit and vegetables. 

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Gabby Petito: Body found in Wyoming is missing 'van life' blogger

A coroner says the 22-year-old's death was a homicide but gives no details as to how she died.

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Canada election: Conservative O'Toole defiant after loss to Trudeau

Canada's Conservative leader promised to stay on, adding that he has more work to do to win.

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Canary Islands volcano: BBC reporter on the evacuation of La Palma residents

The BBC reports on the evacuation of hundreds of homes in the path of an erupting volcano on La Palma.

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Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus launches campaign to fix £500m music royalty problem

Bjorn Ulvaeus launches a campaign to ensure musicians don't miss out on unpaid royalties.

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Record backlog of cargo ships at California ports

Some 65 container ships are stuck outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, amid trade bottlenecks.

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CIA officer 'suffered from Havana syndrome' during India trip

US media say the officer fell ill while visiting India with CIA Director William Burns this month.

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Pew study: Little change in India's religious make-up in 70 years

The population trebled in 70 years but saw few changes to its religious composition, a study shows.

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Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan PM says

Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the BBC's John Simpson about events in neighbouring Afghanistan.

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World faces decisive decade - Biden

Joe Biden calls for joint action on world problems in his first speech to UN General Assembly as US president.

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Russian students grieve after deadly Perm university attack

The city of Perm is holding a day of mourning after a gunman killed six people, including teenagers.

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World War Two: The brothers who fled Nazi occupation by kayak

The "Engelandvaarders" who paddled from the Netherlands to England 80 years ago.

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About 60,000 tonnes of wood will be shipped off South Australia's Kangaroo Island in a bid to avoid it going up in smoke while also providing desperately needed structural timber for houses. But some residents are worried about the impact trucks will have on local roads and tourism. Kangaroo Island timber set for incineration to be used for homes after funding lifeline

About 60,000 tonnes of wood will be shipped off South Australia's Kangaroo Island in a bid to avoid it going up in smoke while also providing desperately needed structural timber for houses. But some residents are worried about the impact trucks will have on local roads and tourism.

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Nasa selects landing site for Moon rover mission

The space agency will send a rover to look for water-ice near a crater at the Moon's South Pole.

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Afghan interpreters' details in UK data breach

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched an investigation, while the MoD has apologised for the breach.

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Evergrande: Asia stocks mixed as investors weigh China concerns

Troubled property giant Evergrande has triggered fears of potential contagion in global markets.

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The mother and son who waited 58 years for a hug

Calvin Barrett flies from the US to the UK to meet his "Ma" after tracing her through a DNA test.

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A trial to register private fire units in advance of bushfire season is at risk of being rejected by fiercely independent farmers, the mayor of Kangaroo Island says. 'Don't bog us down in bureaucracy', farmers warn, in CFS registration push

A trial to register private fire units in advance of bushfire season is at risk of being rejected by fiercely independent farmers, the mayor of Kangaroo Island says.

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Wally the wandering walrus is spotted in Iceland

The 800kg mammal had not been seen for more than three weeks.

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How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic

Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions.

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An all-female team from the Pilbara has taken out the 2021 Livestock Handling Cup showcasing animal welfare best practice in the northern pastoral industry. Livestock handling competition shines a light on low-stress stockmanship

An all-female team from the Pilbara has taken out the 2021 Livestock Handling Cup showcasing animal welfare best practice in the northern pastoral industry.

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Texas abortion: Doctor sued in first known challenges of new law

The cases against a doctor who admitted to performing an abortion are the first known lawsuits.

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Twitch hate raids: Minority streamers have 'a target on their back'

Streamers tell Newsbeat about the targeted hate they get and what they want Twitch to do about it.

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Cambodia: The autistic teenager jailed over a Telegram post

He allegedly insulted Cambodia's government, prompting heavily-armed policemen to arrest him.

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A year in Calais: One migrant’s year-long attempt to cross the Channel

The BBC followed Iranian migrant Alex, as he tried to cross from France to the UK with a smuggler.

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Central Queensland will host the first carbon credit project under the state government's Land Restoration Fund, but what's in it for landholders? Carbon credits set to boom as Queensland graziers make landmark deal

Central Queensland will host the first carbon credit project under the state government's Land Restoration Fund, but what's in it for landholders?

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Gabby Petito: What do we know about the case so far?

A body matching Gabby Petito's description was found on Sunday, while her fiancé remains missing.

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Guinness World Records: Japanese sisters certified world's oldest twins

Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama from Japan are presented with their awards by Guinness World Records.

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France's Emmanuel Macron heckled asking Algerian veterans for forgiveness

The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

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Gabby Petito: FBI searches fiancé Brian Laundrie's home

Police say Brian Laundrie, who is missing, is a person of interest, but he has not been charged.

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Covid: Melbourne construction sites shut after violent vaccine protest

Construction sites in the Australian city are shut for two weeks after staff protest against jabs.

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Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated EU and UK passengers

The move answers a major demand from European allies at a time of strained relations.

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Afghanistan: Fighting off hunger under the Taliban

For most Afghans staving off starvation is the biggest challenge since the Taliban returned to power.

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China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform.

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Fauci looks to boost vaccines as US infections rise

The US daily death toll from Covid-19 has risen above 2,000 for the first time since February.

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A heartfelt tribute triggers an outpouring of emotion for a Limestone Coast teenager who died suddenly in Adelaide last month. Talented young soccer player remembered in an emotional paddle-out at sea

A heartfelt tribute triggers an outpouring of emotion for a Limestone Coast teenager who died suddenly in Adelaide last month.

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Canary Islands: Spanish PM arrives amid volcano eruption

Pedro Sanchez has arrived on La Palma where a volcanic eruption has forced evacuations.

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Burundi floods: Lake Tanganyika's water levels rise

Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise, forcing about 100,000 people to flee, a charity says.

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South African whistle-blower: I don't feel safe

Mosilo Mothepu has paid a heavy price for speaking out about corruption in her firm.

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Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row

Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US.

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Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign

Canadians are voting on Monday and Justin Trudeau's party faces a stiff challenge to retain power.

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Emmy Awards return with in-person ceremony in Los Angeles

Ted Lasso, The Crown and The Queen's Gambit are among the big nominees this year.

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Giving birth under the Taliban

Pregnant women, new mothers and infants are bearing the brunt of a worsening healthcare crisis.

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Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain.

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Gabby Petito: Body matching missing blogger found in Wyoming

Crews searching for missing Florida woman Gabby Petito have found a body, the FBI says.

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Emmy Awards 2021: The red carpet looks in pictures

Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson are among the stars attending the ceremony.

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Meet the couple installing an electric fence around their 490-hectare property to improve biodiversity. If you build it they will come, says couple transforming small corner of the Mallee

Meet the couple installing an electric fence around their 490-hectare property to improve biodiversity.

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Migrants in Texas: US flies Haitian migrants back home from border

Hundreds of would-be immigrants camped under a bridge on the US-Mexico border are returned to Haiti.

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Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.

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My dad, held hostage in Iran

London-based baker Elika Ashoori is campaigning to bring her father home from jail in Iran.

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Outback Queensland tourism operators notice a new era of bush tourism, with clientele now including families, couples who would have otherwise been overseas and students locked out from interstate school trips. Outback 'wins hearts' as school groups, glampers and jetsetters usher in new era of tourism

Outback Queensland tourism operators notice a new era of bush tourism, with clientele now including families, couples who would have otherwise been overseas and students locked out from interstate school trips.

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My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us

America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home.

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SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronaut capsule splashes back to Earth

The quartet of civilian astronauts lands safely in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida.

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Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park

Video shows the volcano, on La Palma, spewing ash and lava in its first major eruption since 1971.

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US-UK-Australia pact delivers France some hard truths

The BBC's Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia's US-UK deal.

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ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest

Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation

The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK.

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Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told

It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers.

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Police outnumber protesters at right-wing Capitol rally

A rally in support of jailed rioters draws a few hundred attendees - and far more press and police.

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Central Victorian tourism operators are asking the Victorian government to provide clear guidelines out of coronavirus restrictions so the industry can rebound. Regional Victorian tourism operators call for clear advice to build traveler confidence

Central Victorian tourism operators are asking the Victorian government to provide clear guidelines out of coronavirus restrictions so the industry can rebound.

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With a local cotton gin, Ord and NT fibre producers will save on 3,500 kilometres of travel to Queensland at a cost of $100-200 per bale. Ord cotton expansion closer with loan secured to build local processing ginnery

With a local cotton gin, Ord and NT fibre producers will save on 3,500 kilometres of travel to Queensland at a cost of $100-200 per bale.

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Secret salmon farming expansion maps, attributed to the state government, show much of Tasmania's north and north-west coasts, along with sections of the east coast, could be made available to fish farming. Secret government maps detail salmon farming expansion plans

Secret salmon farming expansion maps, attributed to the state government, show much of Tasmania's north and north-west coasts, along with sections of the east coast, could be made available to fish farming. 

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Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony

That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees.

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Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist

People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases.

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Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US

Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote.

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Ethiopia: Fact-checking misleading images about hunger in Amhara

Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be.

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SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days

The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth.

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Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew

The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding.

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Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance

Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show.

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Taming wild camels is not for the faint hearted, but it's no problem for this farmer with just 2 per cent vision. Technology, Lego, and innovation guide legally blind camel farmer

Taming wild camels is not for the faint hearted, but it's no problem for this farmer with just 2 per cent vision. 

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Aukus: French minister condemns US and Australia 'lies' over security pact

France's foreign minister accuses its allies of "duplicity" and "contempt" over a new security pact.

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The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.

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From Katrina to Ida: How US presidents react to climate change and natural disasters

Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, US presidents have realised the impact of their reactions to extreme weather.

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Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'

The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence.

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Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris

Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark.

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Primary school pupils around Australia are turning to dial-a-farmer to get answers to some of nature's burning questions. What happens to cow poo? Farmers zoom in to answer the big questions from city kids

Primary school pupils around Australia are turning to dial-a-farmer to get answers to some of nature's burning questions.

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While authorities from the regional city say they're confident they can deal with the Delta outbreak, other towns in Victoria's west are worried they'll be quickly overrun. Ballarat 'big enough' to beat COVID outbreak but smaller communities bracing for 'real strife'

While authorities from the regional city say they're confident they can deal with the Delta outbreak, other towns in Victoria's west are worried they'll be quickly overrun.

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Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres

More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town.

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Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight

The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings.

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Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US

Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died.

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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions.

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German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift.

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Mexico metro collapse: 'All I ever wanted was for my son to come home'

The mother of the youngest victim of Mexico's metro crash takes on some of the country's richest people.

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Kenya's CBC education reform: How scarecrows are terrifying parents

A new school curriculum means challenging tasks end up being performed by parents not their children.

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Alice Springs Desert Park has been bursting with flashes of colourful outcrops of wildflowers thanks to perfect rainfall conditions earlier in the year. Bumper wildflower season in outback sets deserts blooming

Alice Springs Desert Park has been bursting with flashes of colourful outcrops of wildflowers thanks to perfect rainfall conditions earlier in the year.

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Macadamia, cattle and tea tree farmers restore 38 kilometres of riparian habitat, reducing 2,800 tonnes of sediment run-off into the Richmond River. 'Snag hotels' increase fish numbers and tackle poor river quality

Macadamia, cattle and tea tree farmers restore 38 kilometres of riparian habitat, reducing 2,800 tonnes of sediment run-off into the Richmond River.

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Vegan and animal rights groups have hit back at claims plant-based meat products are misleading consumers, arguing the government should be promoting the industry. 'A declaration of war': Farming groups call out 'parasitic' alternative-meat labelling

Vegan and animal rights groups have hit back at claims plant-based meat products are misleading consumers, arguing the government should be promoting the industry. 

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Robert Durst convicted: US millionaire found guilty of first-degree murder

Durst was convicted of killing his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, and is likely to die in prison.

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The moment QAnon took the person I love most

People share with the BBC the moment they knew they had lost their loved one to QAnon.

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Bouteflika: Child prodigy to octogenarian leader

The former president, whose decades-long rule sparked massive protests, has died aged 84.

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Afghanistan: The escape of the whirling dancer

How the only female whirling dancer in Afghanistan made it out of Kabul.

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Just over 10 years ago, a group of farmers and environmentalists gathered around a rusty gate in front of Queensland's Parliament. What happened to the gate that started it all? The gate that helped launch the Lock the Gate movement is still getting the job done

Just over 10 years ago, a group of farmers and environmentalists gathered around a rusty gate in front of Queensland's Parliament. What happened to the gate that started it all?  

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Pele: Brazil football legend 'recovering well' says daughter

Brazilian legend Pele is "recovering well" from a recent operation, his daughter says. after media reports he had been readmitted to intensive care.

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Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row

The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal.

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Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot.

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US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

A US drone strike in Kabul days before the military pullout killed 10 innocent people, an inquiry finds.

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Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food.

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Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit.

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World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says.

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'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food.

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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission.

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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The company says it is preparing to commercialise a part of WoolQ, its online wool market platform that woolgrowers have criticised as a waste of industry levy funds. Australian Wool Innovation preparing to commercialise WoolQ online market platform

The company says it is preparing to commercialise a part of WoolQ, its online wool market platform that woolgrowers have criticised as a waste of industry levy funds.

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Adidas, Kathmandu and others have signed an open letter saying they will move away from mulesed wool within ten years but wool producers say it is still necessary. Clothing companies to take non mulesed wool by 2030, as industry defends practice

Adidas, Kathmandu and others have signed an open letter saying they will move away from mulesed wool within ten years but wool producers say it is still necessary. 

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California fires: Blankets wrapped around world's biggest trees

Fire-resistant blankets are being wrapped around California's famous sequoia trees as a blaze closes in.

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Why North Korea's cruise missile launch could worry other nations

Though cruise missiles are not banned by the UN, this test presents new problems for other nations.

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Shepparton food processor SPC says there is only a small number of staff who have so far objected to the company's requirement to get a COVID-19 vaccine. SPC says majority of workers booked in to get vaccinated

Shepparton food processor SPC says there is only a small number of staff who have so far objected to the company's requirement to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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The beef industry, in a new promotional campaign, claims it can be part of the climate change solution. But does the claim stack up? This is what some experts told us. Can the beef industry be part of the solution to reduce carbon emissions?

The beef industry, in a new promotional campaign, claims it can be part of the climate change solution. But does the claim stack up? This is what some experts told us.

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Beekeepers despair at growing instances of senseless vandalism, which costs their industry tens of thousands of dollars each year. 'Leave the poor little fellas alone': Beekeepers despair at hive vandalism

Beekeepers despair at growing instances of senseless vandalism, which costs their industry tens of thousands of dollars each year.

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German police arrest four over foiled Islamist synagogue attack

A 16-year-old Syrian boy was among those detained over a suspected Islamist plot, authorities say.

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Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag quits over Afghanistan chaos

Sigrid Kaag is the first senior Western official to resign over the evacuation crisis last month.

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Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.

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How TikTokers took down a Texas anti-abortion site

A draconian abortion ban in Texas has Gen Z fighting its enforcement through hacktivism

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Canada federal election: The man who could topple Trudeau

The new Conservative leader has tied Justin Trudeau in the polls with a pitch to moderate voters.

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Campaspe Meat Company's plans to process culled kangaroos for pet food in Inglewood attracts strong opposition from across Victoria. Inglewood kangaroo processing plant to create jobs, but attracts widespread opposition

Campaspe Meat Company's plans to process culled kangaroos for pet food in Inglewood attracts strong opposition from across Victoria.

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Just when you thought things were getting worse for Australian agriculture, the industry is now predicting a record year of production. How has this happened? How Australian farmers have gone from doom to bloom

Just when you thought things were getting worse for Australian agriculture, the industry is now predicting a record year of production. How has this happened? 

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US man files $1m lawsuit after Michigan teacher cuts child's hair

The US man says his daughter's rights were violated when she had her her cut without permission.

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Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.

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Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds

A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen.

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Somali President Farmajo cuts PM Roble's powers amid row over missing spy

The president cuts the prime minister's powers, raising fears of renewed armed conflict in Mogadishu.

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North Korea reveals train-launched missile system

North Korean state media has unveiled what appears to be a new rail-based ballistic missile system.

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Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding.

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Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display

Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century.

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Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande

The city aims to draw attention to victims of sexual violence after Eunice Osayande's death in 2018.

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Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into Lebanon to ease shortages

Lebanon's economic collapse has left the country dangerously short of fuel and electricity.

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Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender

The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender.

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How Morocco's king dealt a blow to political Islam

Shocking election results reveal how King Mohammed VI has survived the Arab Spring and its aftermath.

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French storms: Seven drown in choppy Mediterranean

The waters of the Mediterranean were stirred up by storms and high winds.

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Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border

Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair.

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Canada election: Lytton fire puts village at centre of debate

A village in western Canada recorded the country's highest-ever temperature. The next day it was gone.

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As Kevin Mason dived in the ocean, a Fisheries NSW officer was watching on the cliffs above. Elders in the region say the water is now a battleground. Kevin was fishing for his family when he was confronted by a 'compliance officer' — and it's all captured on camera

As Kevin Mason dived in the ocean, a Fisheries NSW officer was watching on the cliffs above. Elders in the region say the water is now a battleground. 

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Alex Murdaugh: The hot shot US lawyer and the hit man

Months after his wife and son were found dead, police say a lawyer arranged a hit - on himself.

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Canadian prairie ranchers struggle with drought conditions

Amid a severe drought in the Prairies, some ranchers are trying to find ways to work with nature.

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On the trail of fake medicine smugglers in Benin

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in counterfeit drugs around the world.

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Mangrove forests: Photography winners show beauty of ecosystems

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

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Ros Atkins on... why people are using a horse drug

Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven.

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The homemakers breaking taboos on Instagram

Vasanti, Ritu and Pradnya, who have overcome huge challenges, now find joy performing on social media.

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When this train derailed 50 years ago, it devastated a small Queensland farming community. Unable to save their friend from the wreckage, these mates did what they could

When this train derailed 50 years ago, it devastated a small Queensland farming community.

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As BHP moves to sell NSW's largest coal mine, 80 workers are being told to transfer interstate or resign from their positions. Coal miners 'chucked in the gutter' as BHP delivers ultimatum ahead of sale

As BHP moves to sell NSW's largest coal mine, 80 workers are being told to transfer interstate or resign from their positions.

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Afghanistan: Taliban deputy denies reports of leadership row in new video

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar had disappeared from view amid reports of a row between Taliban leaders.

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UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact

The three nations agree to share advanced technologies, including nuclear-powered submarine know-how.

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Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power.

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Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group".

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Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS

Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as "nothing personal".

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Australia's Curtin University wants 'unethical' AI study retracted

The Australian university says the facial recognition study co-funded by China breached guidelines.

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Simone Biles: 'I blame system that enabled Larry Nassar abuse'

Simone Biles and other gymnasts give powerful testimony at a Senate inquiry into how sexual abuse was handled.

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Mexico drug lord 'The Viceroy' sentenced to 28 years

Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took control of the Juárez cartel after his brother died in a botched operation.

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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

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As Kevin Mason dived in the ocean, a Fisheries NSW officer was watching on the cliffs above. Elders in the region say the water is now a battleground. How Kevin's backyard became an abalone fishing battleground

As Kevin Mason dived in the ocean, a Fisheries NSW officer was watching on the cliffs above. Elders in the region say the water is now a battleground. 

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When the Nazis sent scientists to the Himalayas

Heinrich Himmler sent a team of five Germans to Tibet in 1938 to pursue the Aryan race myth.

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Iranian musician risks prison for new album

Mehdi Rajabian made an album in secret in his basement despite threats from Iranian authorities.

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Russian elections: How democratic are they?

Ahead of this week's elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running.

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Hushpuppi - the Instagram influencer and international fraudster

How Nigerian Ramon Abbas went from a romance scammer to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master".

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Canada federal election: Canadians want reconciliation. Will the election deliver?

The issue that seized Canadians for much of the summer has mostly been absent on the campaign trail.

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Miss Ireland 2021: First black winner 'proud' of crown

Pamela Uba moved to the country as a seven-year-old - now she's making history after taking the title.

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Pakistan: How to cool Karachi as temperatures rise

In Karachi, Pakistan, one entrepreneur is on a mission to plant urban forests to cope with rising temperatures.

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Researchers say it only takes a few days to train cattle to urinate in one area, which could improve the health of farm waterways and soil, and reduce greenhouse gases. 'Just like training toddlers': How the MooLoo could reduce climate impacts of cattle

Researchers say it only takes a few days to train cattle to urinate in one area, which could improve the health of farm waterways and soil, and reduce greenhouse gases.

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Shoppers will soon see South Australian rock lobster in fish markets as the fishery opens early again this year following China's trade ban. South Australian rock lobster to hit market shelves

Shoppers will soon see South Australian rock lobster in fish markets as the fishery opens early again this year following China's trade ban.

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Dramatic body camera video shows Wichita fire rescue

Body camera video shows firefighters rushing into a burning flat complex to save trapped residents.

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Comedian Norm MacDonald dead at 61 from cancer

The Canadian comic was best known for presenting a news parody on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s.

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Abandoned fishing nets trap thousands of turtles, dolphins and sharks in Australia's northern waters every year. Now the government is introducing a new way to track them so they can be retrieved. Turtles have to contend with thousands of nets left in the sea. Now there's a new way to help them

Abandoned fishing nets trap thousands of turtles, dolphins and sharks in Australia's northern waters every year. Now the government is introducing a new way to track them so they can be retrieved.

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Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day

Hunting is under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day - a reported record.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry

Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing.

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Fashion house in backlash over 'racist' $1,190 sweatpants

Critics say the $1,190 pants, which come with a built-in pair of boxer shorts, rip off US hip hop culture.

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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically.

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers.

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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs shaped fortunes of snakes

Snakes owe their success in part to the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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California ski resort changes offensive Native American name

The California resort's old name contained a slur offensive to Native American women.

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California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers

BBC News looks at some of the claims made by Governor Newsom and his challengers on the campaign trail.

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Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Plane maker expects global aviation to take another two and a half years to recover.

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What's gone wrong with the 'War on Terror' in Africa?

Twenty years after the US 'War on Terror' began, Islamist movements have spread across Africa.

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Met Gala 2021: Celebrities show off lavish outfits in New York

This year's famous guests were inspired by everything from the Matrix to the Statue of Liberty.

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Canada federal election: A look at the key numbers driving the campaign

A visual guide to the big issues in Canada's federal election, from climate to cost of living.

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Covid: Which countries are vaccinating children and why?

Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine.

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Russia election: Opposition crushed ahead of managed polls

Exiled or disqualified, opposition voices warn of a government stitch-up in this week’s elections.

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Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas.

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Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture

Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land.

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German election: Hunger strikers want greater action on climate change

Six young people say they won't end their hunger strike until the leading candidates meet them.

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World War Two: The forgotten Indian soldiers of Dunkirk

Some 300 Indian soldiers were evacuated from the coast of France during a pivotal moment in World War Two.

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Life at 50C: The toxic gas flares fuelling Nigeria's climate change

Joy and her family are among 2m Nigerians living within 4km of a gas flare in Nigeria's oil-rich south.

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Twenty years after 9/11, will al-Qaeda rise again?

Where is al-Qaeda 20 years after the 9/11 attacks - and could it re-emerge as a terror threat?

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China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China.

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Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special'

A megapod of over 100 humpback whales has been filmed feeding off the New South Wales coast of Australia.

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Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages

Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses.

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Australian farmers are having a blinder, this year's ABARES report says, as good weather and high prices will see agricultural industries reap $73 billion of produce. Farmers on track for record-breaking season easily surpassing $70bn of produce

Australian farmers are having a blinder, this year's ABARES report says, as good weather and high prices will see agricultural industries reap $73 billion of produce.

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Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign

Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban.

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Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.

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Man arrested with bayonet and machete near US Capitol

Police say the man claimed to be "on patrol" and talked about white supremacy when he was arrested.

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Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

The militants target civilians in Panjshir, the BBC finds, despite promises of restraint.

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Nigeria jailbreak in Kabba: Prisoners on the run after armed raid

About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed the facility in Kogi state on Sunday.

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French slave statue defaced in apparent racist attack

A statue of Modeste Testas, an African slave, has been vandalised with white paint in Bordeaux.

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Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country.

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Why North Korea keeps launching missiles

North Korea keeps testing missiles despite international condemnation. Why does Pyongyang persist?

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Farmers are warned not to be complacent as mice numbers increase in parts of north-western New South Wales. Mouse numbers increasing in north-western New South Wales

Farmers are warned not to be complacent as mice numbers increase in parts of north-western New South Wales. 

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Eitan Biran: Italy investigates 'kidnap' of cable car crash survivor

Eitan Biran, 6, the only survivor of May's disaster, is taken to Israel by his grandfather.

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North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile

Despite food shortages and an economic crisis, it shows Pyongyang is still developing new weapons.

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Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town

Almost 2,000 people have left their homes as the military joins efforts to contain the flames.

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Britney Spears announces engagement to Sam Asghari

The singer, who is fighting a legal battle over her conservatorship, met fiancé Sam Asghari in 2016.

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Record number of environmental activists murdered

More than 220 environment and land rights activists were murdered last year, according to a report.

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India appointed three top women judges. Is it too early to celebrate?

Appointment of three women to India's Supreme Court is being hailed as a "historic moment".

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Canada election: What is your 'ballot box' issue?

Three voters tell the BBC what issues are at stake and who they are voting for.

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The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.

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Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya.

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British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests

Documents reveal British American Tobacco’s role in bribery and spying in southern Africa.

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Medvedev ends Djokovic's calendar Grand Slam dream

Russia's Daniil Medvedev wins his first Grand Slam title by shattering Novak Djokovic's hopes of completing a calendar sweep of the majors in a one-sided US Open final.

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The first hate-crime attack after 9/11

The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona.

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BirdLife Western Australia urges farmers to reconsider baiting for mice in canola crops to prevent possible poisoning of endangered Carnaby's cockatoos. Mouse baiting in canola crops touted as a possible risk to endangered Carnaby's cockatoos

BirdLife Western Australia urges farmers to reconsider baiting for mice in canola crops to prevent possible poisoning of endangered Carnaby's cockatoos.

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Match crowd catches falling cat in a flag

The cat used one of its nine lives at the American football match in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students

Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe an Islamic dress code.

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Iran and UN watchdog reach deal over nuclear site monitoring

Tehran allows the UN's nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at key facilities.

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Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary

A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude.

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Ricciardo wins Italian GP after Hamilton & Verstappen crash

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a harrowing crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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ICYMI: A big week for small things

Here's a round-up of some the week's news you might have missed.

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It means everything - Raducanu on historic US Open win

Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy as her fairytale in New York culminates in the ultimate happy ending.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu - the key facts about Britain's Grand Slam winner

Motorsport, Romania and Dina Asher-Smith - a few things you should know about Britain's teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

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Emma Raducanu tells BBC she's 'ready for anything'

The new US Open champion spoke to the BBC after beating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets.

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Emma Raducanu: US Open champion 'outstanding', says the Queen

The Queen leads the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old Briton clinches the US Open title with victory against Leylah Fernandez.

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Emma Raducanu's hometown celebrates US Open win

This is how people in Bromley, London – including her former tennis coach – reacted to the result.

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FBI begins declassifying documents into Saudi 9/11 links

The memo lists some contact between Saudi nationals and hijackers, but does not implicate the government.

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Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69

María Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69.

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Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban

The meeting is expected to highlight differences over Mr Orban's anti-immigrant policies.

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British teenager Raducanu storms to US Open title

Emma Raducanu ends Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beats Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open.

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Why are there food queues in Sri Lanka?

With a weak economy and worsening Covid-19 situation, a food emergency has been declared in the country.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones

The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet.

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Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas.

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Keeping up with the Californians: Recall vote 2021

A ragtag bunch of 46 challengers hope voters will remove the governor and let them run California.

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Families and leaders mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks.

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US remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11

Ceremonies are held in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania to mark the lives lost 20 years ago.

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Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error

Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say.

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The first hate-crime attack after 9/11

The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona.

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Abimael Guzmán: Peru's Shining Path guerrilla leader dies at 86

Guzmán led the Maoist rebel group which in the 1980s almost brought the Peruvian state to its knees.

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9/11 anniversary: Moment of silence as families recite names of victims

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, New York City held a moment of silence for the lost 2,977 lives.

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Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike

Media question both the intelligence behind the US attack on a car in Kabul and the claims of success.

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US Open: Record-chasing Novak Djokovic sets up final with Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic keeps alive his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam by reaching the US Open final, where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

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Pantelleria: Two killed as tornado hits Italian island

Nine others were injured as the whirlwind overturned cars on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria.

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Ethiopia: The country where a year lasts 13 months

Five things you may not know about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage.

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9/11 anniversary: Left without a parent after that day

How the terror attacks affected those whose parents died or were injured in the attacks.

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September 11: The heroes of the forgotten maritime rescue mission

On 11 September, 2001, nearly 500,000 people were evacuated by boat from southern Manhattan.

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Desperate buyers are shelling out more than recommended retail prices for second-hand LandCruisers to avoid waiting months for new vehicles delayed by COVID disruptions. Second-hand LandCruiser buyers 'go completely nuts' during COVID delays

Desperate buyers are shelling out more than recommended retail prices for second-hand LandCruisers to avoid waiting months for new vehicles delayed by COVID disruptions.

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All of Disney's 2021 movies to debut exclusively in cinemas

All films set to come out 2021 will be released in cinemas, handing a boost to struggling venues.

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Afghanistan: BBC catches up with Afghan journalist who fled Kabul

Wahida Faizi spoke to a reporter in August saying she feared the Taliban would kill her for her work.

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Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages

Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses.

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Australia is on track for a big and very valuable winter crop. Farmers will have their fingers crossed it all goes to plan. Australia's winter crop harvest has begun. It should be a bumper, but anything could happen

Australia is on track for a big and very valuable winter crop. Farmers will have their fingers crossed it all goes to plan.

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The structure in Mount Isa is one of three pillars that have produced 9.2 million tonnes of lead bullion over 90 years of operation. A miner tells of the gritty and great life inside the famous stack. 'Dusty, sweaty, great': The evolution of Australia's largest lead stack

The structure in Mount Isa is one of three pillars that have produced 9.2 million tonnes of lead bullion over 90 years of operation. A miner tells of the gritty and great life inside the famous stack.

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Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation

Former health minister Agnès Buzyn is investigated for "endangering lives" after leaving her role.

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Two of six Palestinian prison escapees recaptured - Israel

A manhunt was launched after six inmates tunnelled out of a prison in northern Israel on Monday.

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Alpha Condé: Guinea's ousted president in good health, Ecowas says

West African envoys meet Alpha Condé, who was detained during a coup last week.

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Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez fights for glory

The 19-year-old was ranked 73rd in the world, but now has a shot at winning the US Open

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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers charged under national security law

Three members of a pro-democracy group appeared in court on Friday charged with subversion.

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Why Don't We: US boy band accuse manager of mental and financial abuse

US group Why Don't We claim they were made "hostages in our own home" and had their food restricted.

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Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's brutal crackdown on protests

The United Nations says the Taliban used live ammunition, batons and whips on protesters, killing four.

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Nord Stream 2: Gazprom says new pipeline to Germany is ready

Nord Stream 2 will double Moscow's natural gas exports to Germany, bypassing Ukraine.

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MH17: One father's testimony marked by despair and a rucksack

Relatives reveal the pain of securing justice for those who brought down the flight over east Ukraine.

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COP26: Poorest countries fear not reaching UK for climate summit

Twenty of the world's poorest countries face hotel quarantine before the event in Glasgow.

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Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law

The US state makes it illegal to ban somebody from social media because of their political views.

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Afghanistan: Former US ambassador says leaving 'pulled the plumbing' of Afghan forces

A former US ambassador says Afghan security forces were developed to rely on US intelligence and communications.

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Former member of Afghan parliament: 'The Taliban would've killed me if they found me'

Naheed Farid says she left Afghanistan over fears the Taliban could kill her and for the safety of her children.

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Twitter to label 'good' bot accounts

Twitter wants "good" bot accounts to label themselves as non-human.

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A study looking at the viability of transporting cattle on rail to Darwin and South Australia is being conducted by the NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. NT cattle's return to transport by rail could save producers $120 per head to SA, study finds

A study looking at the viability of transporting cattle on rail to Darwin and South Australia is being conducted by the NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. 

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US Biden and China's Xi hold first call in seven months

This is only the second call between both leaders since President Biden took office.

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Two high-profile journalists detail how regional hospitals failed their families, to the NSW regional healthcare inquiry. Journalists describe 'inhumane' treatment of parents in regional NSW hospitals

Two high-profile journalists detail how regional hospitals failed their families, to the NSW regional healthcare inquiry.

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9/11 anniversary: How the world reacted to terror attacks

Two decades on, four people from around the world reflect on that day, and what's changed since.

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Africa's week in pictures: 3 - 9 September 2021

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

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From the "population crash" of the swift parrot to shrinking habitat for koalas and quokkas: Can a comprehensive database of threats help halt Australia's terrible record of extinctions? Shrinking habitat, pests, climate change listed as greatest threats to Australia's most endangered species

From the "population crash" of the swift parrot to shrinking habitat for koalas and quokkas: Can a comprehensive database of threats help halt Australia's terrible record of extinctions?

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11 September 2001: The conspiracy theories still spreading after 20 years

Conspiracy theories about 9/11 continue to gain traction online, two decades after the attacks.

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Crazy love: Behind China's crackdown on K-pop and other fan clubs

Chinese authorities have made it clear that they are not tolerant of overzealous celebrity fans.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson?

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'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name'

Descendants of African slaves welcome a Dutch city's decision to scrap fees for changing names.

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Afghanistan: What has changed in 20 years

Women's education and independent media have been the success stories, but all this might change now.

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Afghanistan crisis: Five lessons learned (or not) since 9/11

Some fatal mistakes have undermined the fight against terror, says the BBC's Frank Gardner.

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Covid: Biden orders employees of big businesses to be vaccinated or face testing

The US president is using his executive power to require that big companies vaccinate employees.

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Austria man kept dead mother in cellar for pension, police say

The suspect is said to have "mummified" the corpse in order to continue receiving her pension.

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The rare Indian swimming camels under threat

India's unique Kharai camels can swim in the sea. But their habitat is slowly disappearing.

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Hoaxes, myths and conspiracies: How the internet distorted 9/11

Days after the attacks on 11 September 2001, the internet was rife with fake claims of what happened.

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Biden administration sues Texas over restrictive abortion law

The Texas law effectively bans abortions from as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

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Hong Kong: Police raid Tiananmen Square museum

The raid comes a day after four members of the group that ran the venue were arrested.

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Genesis: Tour ‘putting it to bed’ after 54 years

The singer is returning on tour with Genesis despite ongoing health problems.

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US: Colorado City will pay $3m to a woman with dementia injured by police

Bodycam footage shows the moment Colorado City officers detained and injured 75-year-old Karen Garner.

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Afghan robotics team: Inspirational women begin 'new chapter'

The BBC speaks to the women's robotics team about their ordeal trying to leave Afghanistan.

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‘Havana syndrome ’ and the mystery of the microwaves

The BBC investigates a mystery illness dubbed 'Havana syndrome' that has affected American diplomats and spies.

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The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat

Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears

Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked to enrich herself, prosecutors say, as trial begins.

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Lebanon: A country plunged into darkness

Lebanon’s ongoing crisis has plunged the country into darkness, with some experiencing power cuts for 20 hours a day.

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Why people in Eswatini are protesting

Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy, which means the king controls everything.

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Rural towns, specifically mining communities, are suffering a housing crisis as rental costs and demand for homes soar. Local councils are urging the federal government to step in. Housing crisis ousting residents, stunting growth in Australian mining communities

Rural towns, specifically mining communities, are suffering a housing crisis as rental costs and demand for homes soar. Local councils are urging the federal government to step in.

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