Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.

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HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers.

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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.

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Sixty-five per cent of temporary visa holders in Australia have experienced underpayment, while one in four say they have been exploited in the workplace, a survey finds. 'We are skilled slaves': Calls for skilled work visa overhaul amid exploitation claims

Sixty-five per cent of temporary visa holders in Australia have experienced underpayment, while one in four say they have been exploited in the workplace, a survey finds.

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Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

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

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

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

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

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

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Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June

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Burketown's housing crisis has lasted more than a decade, but finally local leaders have come up with a plan to fix it. Deposit-free loans to help ease 'utterly crippling' housing issues in remote Queensland

Burketown's housing crisis has lasted more than a decade, but finally local leaders have come up with a plan to fix it.

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After a devastating decade in which 8,296 farmers abandoned Australia's dairy industry, the future is finally looking more positive thanks to better weather and higher milk prices. The banks said 'no' but that didn't stop this couple becoming dairy farmers

After a devastating decade in which 8,296 farmers abandoned Australia's dairy industry, the future is finally looking more positive thanks to better weather and higher milk prices.

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High cattle prices, low interest rates and the wettest November in 61 years is offering up a rare opportunity for Queensland cattle operations. Golden trifecta for Queensland graziers as rain takes records by storm

High cattle prices, low interest rates and the wettest November in 61 years is offering up a rare opportunity for Queensland cattle operations.

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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence.

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

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

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Tasmania's salmon industry has weathered years of criticism, most recently from Booker-prize winning author Richard Flanagan. Now it's enlisting business leaders to fight back. Salmon producers develop alliance to help tackle 'negative' press

Tasmania's salmon industry has weathered years of criticism, most recently from Booker-prize winning author Richard Flanagan. Now it's enlisting business leaders to fight back. 

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Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court.

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Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife.

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Covid: Greece to make vaccinations mandatory for over-60s

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January on those who refuse a Covid jab.

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Adele announces Las Vegas residency

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

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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users.

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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus?

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Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison.

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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters.

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South Australia's Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has been suspended from state parliament for six days for deliberately misleading the house. SA's Attorney-General Vickie Chapman suspended from parliament over misleading the house

South Australia's Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has been suspended from state parliament for six days for deliberately misleading the house.

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Once considered rare, a sexually transmitted disease is increasingly being detected in cattle herds — and a busy period of trading is only accelerating its spread. Poor cattle conception rates linked to untreated STD

Once considered rare, a sexually transmitted disease is increasingly being detected in cattle herds — and a busy period of trading is only accelerating its spread.

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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.

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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

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

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In the race to commercialise a product that will significantly reduce methane emissions in cattle around the world, CSIRO and its collaborators have developed a product that cuts emissions by 90 per cent. Can the CSIRO beat Dutch corporate giant DSM to get low emissions cattle feed to market?

In the race to commercialise a product that will significantly reduce methane emissions in cattle around the world, CSIRO and its collaborators have developed a product that cuts emissions by 90 per cent.

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Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.

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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern".

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A year after being told funding to help recycle farm plastic was coming, a Queensland company's plant sits idle. Tonnes of plastic farm waste piling up as frustrated recycling business waits for state grant

A year after being told funding to help recycle farm plastic was coming, a Queensland company's plant sits idle.

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Australia's closest security allies, led by the United States, have been the biggest beneficiaries of Beijing's campaign of economic coercion against Canberra, according to a new report. US, allies reap benefits as fallout from Australia's trade row with China hits $17b

Australia's closest security allies, led by the United States, have been the biggest beneficiaries of Beijing's campaign of economic coercion against Canberra, according to a new report.

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

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

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The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Australia's largest-ever grain crop is now being harvested but recent rains mean some growers will miss out on high prices. Rainfall goes against the grain — but record crop still looms

Australia's largest-ever grain crop is now being harvested but recent rains mean some growers will miss out on high prices.

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Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".

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The ABC reveals alarming evidence that forests aren’t always being grown back after they've been logged, undermining a state-run timber company's claim to sustainability. Nearby Mount Delusion, this forest was supposed to be thriving instead it was a weed-infested 'moonscape'

The ABC reveals alarming evidence that forests aren’t always being grown back after they've been logged, undermining a state-run timber company's claim to sustainability.

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Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.

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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.

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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground.

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Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company.

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Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind.

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Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies.

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Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption.

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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.

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US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause.

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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.

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China's tariffs on Australian wine imports have wiped almost a billion dollars from the trade, and the industry is bracing for more pain heading into the 2022 vintage. Wine tariffs are crushing Australia's most lucrative market

China's tariffs on Australian wine imports have wiped almost a billion dollars from the trade, and the industry is bracing for more pain heading into the 2022 vintage. 

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The so-called "coal seats" of central and north Queensland recorded strong swings away from Labor in 2019, but Scott Morrison's adoption of a net zero plan has reset the electoral battleground. How may the LNP's embrace of net zero affect its electoral chances in Queensland's coal country?

The so-called "coal seats" of central and north Queensland recorded strong swings away from Labor in 2019, but Scott Morrison's adoption of a net zero plan has reset the electoral battleground.

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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.

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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.

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Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.

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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.

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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday.

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

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

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday.

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A helicopter swoops low, a bulldozer smashes through the undergrowth, and white smoke smothers paddocks. Fighting gorse is a never-ending battle. The eternal war against one of Tasmania's worst weeds

A helicopter swoops low, a bulldozer smashes through the undergrowth, and white smoke smothers paddocks. Fighting gorse is a never-ending battle. 

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Offsetting agricultural emissions through reforestation would cost a fair chunk of farm profits, new research suggests. So what's the best way to tackle agricultural emissions? How much would it cost to reforest Australian farmland for carbon credits?

Offsetting agricultural emissions through reforestation would cost a fair chunk of farm profits, new research suggests. So what's the best way to tackle agricultural emissions?

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

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

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The state and federal governments are being called upon to compensate councils that are using ratepayers' money to keep vital services afloat. NSW councils forking out millions to prop up healthcare services, inquiry told

The state and federal governments are being called upon to compensate councils that are using ratepayers' money to keep vital services afloat.

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A helicopter swoops low, a bulldozer smashes through the undergrowth, and white smoke smothers paddocks. Fighting gorse is a never-ending battle. The eternal war against one of Tasmania's worst weeds

A helicopter swoops low, a bulldozer smashes through the undergrowth, and white smoke smothers paddocks. Fighting gorse is a never-ending battle. 

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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

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

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Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.

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Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.

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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland.

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Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

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Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".

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A 34-year-old man has died overnight in hospital after being struck by lightning earlier last week, while working on a mango farm in Berry Springs. Seasonal farm worker dies after lightning strike on farm south of Darwin

A 34-year-old man has died overnight in hospital after being struck by lightning earlier last week, while working on a mango farm in Berry Springs.

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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

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Offsetting agricultural emissions through reforestation would cost a fair chunk of farm profits, new research suggests. So what's the best way to tackle agricultural emissions? How much would it cost to reforest Australian farmland for carbon credits?

Offsetting agricultural emissions through reforestation would cost a fair chunk of farm profits, new research suggests. So what's the best way to tackle agricultural emissions?

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.

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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

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

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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Mango sap is a nightmare for farmers and a serious issue for locals. Fruit pickers in the Kimberley are being warned to watch out for the fruit's often painful surprise. Beware the humble mango — it can leave its nasty mark

Mango sap is a nightmare for farmers and a serious issue for locals. Fruit pickers in the Kimberley are being warned to watch out for the fruit's often painful surprise.

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Angus and Kimberley McKay are quietly building a cattle empire in the desert, making bold purchases and adopting a prudent cattle management plan to look after their land. Meet the family building a desert dynasty in the Red Centre

Angus and Kimberley McKay are quietly building a cattle empire in the desert, making bold purchases and adopting a prudent cattle management plan to look after their land.

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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

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

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

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

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

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A trip to the tip of Cape York is at the top of many Australian bucket lists, but locals and traditional owners fear it is being loved to death. Unaccompanied visits to Cape York's tip could end after repeated vandalism of the sacred site

A trip to the tip of Cape York is at the top of many Australian bucket lists, but locals and traditional owners fear it is being loved to death.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

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Controversial agriculture laws have triggered some of the largest protests that India has ever seen. India's PM has promised to reverse the laws but local farmers remain wary. Protesting Indian farmers won't budge until new laws revoked

Controversial agriculture laws have triggered some of the largest protests that India has ever seen. India's PM has promised to reverse the laws but local farmers remain wary.

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In a region with one of the highest levels of corporate and foreign-owned farmland in Australia, a farmer investment group has sprung up in Tasmania's north-west to keep local farmers on the land. Only nine farms remain in local hands in Tasmania's dairy country but a farmer group wants to turn the tables

In a region with one of the highest levels of corporate and foreign-owned farmland in Australia, a farmer investment group has sprung up in Tasmania's north-west to keep local farmers on the land.

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.

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In June, a Victorian veterinarian clinic started seeing dogs with a mystery illness. A week later they were inundated with sick animals. Vets who treated sick dogs fear there's more toxic meat in freezers

In June, a Victorian veterinarian clinic started seeing dogs with a mystery illness. A week later they were inundated with sick animals. 

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The local government areas of Isaac, Central Highlands and Banana — home to some of Queensland's largest mining communities — remain below 80 per cent first dose and 63 per cent double dose prompting fears about the border reopening. Queensland mining towns at 'enormous' risk due to low COVID vaccination rates

The local government areas of Isaac, Central Highlands and Banana — home to some of Queensland's largest mining communities — remain below 80 per cent first dose and 63 per cent double dose prompting fears about the border reopening.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

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

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New Omicron variant is a concern, WHO says

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

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

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

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

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Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take a break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future".

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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.

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Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago.

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Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

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

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The company developing Western Australia's first uranium mine in the Goldfields says it has beaten a looming closing date set by the state government to begin operations. Uranium miner says it has beaten government deadline

The company developing Western Australia's first uranium mine in the Goldfields says it has beaten a looming closing date set by the state government to begin operations.

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China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'

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Rain has continued to fall overnight, leaving towns and highways flooded but also bringing hope and joy to parts of far-west New South Wales. Rain pummels east coast of Australia, swelling rivers, wiping out crops

Rain has continued to fall overnight, leaving towns and highways flooded but also bringing hope and joy to parts of far-west New South Wales.

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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.

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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.

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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.

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Mining veteran Peter McNally couldn't believe his eyes when his company unearthed an extremely rare "double diamond" in the Kimberley's famous Ellendale province, famous for its exquisite fancy yellow diamonds. Rare “double diamond” discovery comes as race to restart mothballed Ellendale mine heats up

Mining veteran Peter McNally couldn't believe his eyes when his company unearthed an extremely rare "double diamond" in the Kimberley's famous Ellendale province, famous for its exquisite fancy yellow diamonds.

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Major flooding could see the small community of Wee Waa cut off for 10 days. SES 'keeping a close eye' on Wee Waa, as floodwater cuts it off from the rest of north-west NSW

Major flooding could see the small community of Wee Waa cut off for 10 days. 

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Hopes of a bumper harvest are dashed in parts of New South Wales as rain continues, flooding towns and leaving farmers feeling anxious. Rain pummels east coast, swelling rivers, wiping out crops

Hopes of a bumper harvest are dashed in parts of New South Wales as rain continues, flooding towns and leaving farmers feeling anxious.

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

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Serious injury claims are on the rise and agricultural industries are the most dangerous, according to the latest data from the Commonwealth work safety body. Serious injury claims up with worse to come amid labour shortage, work safe experts predict

Serious injury claims are on the rise and agricultural industries are the most dangerous, according to the latest data from the Commonwealth work safety body.

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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.

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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television.

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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions.

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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.

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US aircraft manufacturer failing to meet air safety standards, despite investigations that found two people perished in 2019 because of relaxed maintenance processes. Years after fatal crash, planes still aren’t up to ATSB standards

US aircraft manufacturer failing to meet air safety standards, despite investigations that found two people perished in 2019 because of relaxed maintenance processes.

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Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence

The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years.

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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.

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Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.

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Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence

Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura.

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Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film

The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage.

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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

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

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Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing.

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Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk.

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The so-called "Bundaberg dome" has burst with the city set to record its wettest November since 1934 and residents bracing for even more storms. Record rainfall in the Wide Bay signals the start of La Niña

The so-called "Bundaberg dome" has burst with the city set to record its wettest November since 1934 and residents bracing for even more storms.

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A South Australian turkey producer fills orders from across Australia ahead of Christmas, as American expats prepare to feast on his birds as they celebrate Thanksgiving today. Demand for turkeys soars ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas

A South Australian turkey producer fills orders from across Australia ahead of Christmas, as American expats prepare to feast on his birds as they celebrate Thanksgiving today.

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A two-year trial of spreading fish farm waste on a marginal southern Tasmanian farm to condition the soil has been described as an outstanding success. Why the grass is definitely greener with 'super fantastic' fish poo fertiliser

A two-year trial of spreading fish farm waste on a marginal southern Tasmanian farm to condition the soil has been described as an outstanding success. 

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The ABC can reveal VicForests hired a private investigator to conduct surveillance on conservationists and, more recently, conducted what some have called "digital surveillance" on people the agency argues are trying to "discredit" it. Sarah campaigned to protect a patch of forest. Then a private investigator says he was told to find 'dirt' on her

The ABC can reveal VicForests hired a private investigator to conduct surveillance on conservationists and, more recently, conducted what some have called "digital surveillance" on people the agency argues are trying to "discredit" it.

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Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds.

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Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s.

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Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US.

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Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says.

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Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".

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Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace.

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Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa?

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Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy.

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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.

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Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming

Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin.

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The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies says companies which received JobKeeper payments from the federal government should not feel pressured into paying the money back. Should mining companies pay back JobKeeper cash amid WA's latest boom?

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies says companies which received JobKeeper payments from the federal government should not feel pressured into paying the money back.

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Chris Delforce, former director of animal activist group Aussie Farms, has put his hat in the ring for the upcoming federal election, angering the farming community. Prominent animal activist takes a bid at federal Senate

Chris Delforce, former director of animal activist group Aussie Farms, has put his hat in the ring for the upcoming federal election, angering the farming community.

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Fed up with the poor state of NT roads making trucking more expensive and dangerous, cattle stations want approval to fix public roads themselves. Roads like these add 'around $100K' to cost of trucking cattle in Central Australia

Fed up with the poor state of NT roads making trucking more expensive and dangerous, cattle stations want approval to fix public roads themselves.

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

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

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US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence.

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Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

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

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Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation

There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this.

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Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff.

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High-resolution spatial data and information obtained as part of an ABC investigation sparks allegations of widespread and systemic illegal logging in protected Victorian water catchments. See the incredibly detailed data sparking allegations of 'widespread' illegal logging in Australian forests

High-resolution spatial data and information obtained as part of an ABC investigation sparks allegations of widespread and systemic illegal logging in protected Victorian water catchments.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia.

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Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022

The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year.

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China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government.

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Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges".

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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK.

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Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule.

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Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims

Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe.

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Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".

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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.

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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.

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Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns.

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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.

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Residents of Denman in the NSW Upper Hunter were woken by doorknocking SES crews in the early hours of this morning as the Hunter River reached moderate flood levels. Flooding triggers snap early morning evacuation order for Upper Hunter town

Residents of Denman in the NSW Upper Hunter were woken by doorknocking SES crews in the early hours of this morning as the Hunter River reached moderate flood levels.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.

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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

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Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes.

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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity

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Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.

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Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference.

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Online shopping company eBay has been working with Australia's Agriculture Department to weed out unidentified seeds and live plants coming into the country in the mail. Have you purchased seeds online from overseas? That's probably illegal

Online shopping company eBay has been working with Australia's Agriculture Department to weed out unidentified seeds and live plants coming into the country in the mail.

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Queensland wildlife carers and pet rehoming services are in one voice when it comes to restricting cats to be indoor-only, so will councils follow those in Victoria, SA, and the ACT? Calls for cats to be indoor-only rise in Queensland's north

Queensland wildlife carers and pet rehoming services are in one voice when it comes to restricting cats to be indoor-only, so will councils follow those in Victoria, SA, and the ACT?

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He does not bark, he will not bite, and he has yet to round up one sheep, but Dusty the Tasmanian kelpie will cost nothing to keep and is set to become a tourist attraction in regional WA. Unique Tasmanian kelpie finds a new home in the west

He does not bark, he will not bite, and he has yet to round up one sheep, but Dusty the Tasmanian kelpie will cost nothing to keep and is set to become a tourist attraction in regional WA.

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Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late".

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Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.

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A parliamentary inquiry is at the tail-end of its investigations into a five-year moratorium on trading laws in Queensland after canvassing views from stakeholders in Brisbane, Cairns, Mossman, Mount Isa and Townsville. For 23 Queensland towns, Sunday trading is a no-go. Should that change?

A parliamentary inquiry is at the tail-end of its investigations into a five-year moratorium on trading laws in Queensland after canvassing views from stakeholders in Brisbane, Cairns, Mossman, Mount Isa and Townsville.

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Thousands of people visited the peninsula this year, but it may be the last cohort who get to visit its tip for free. And any money raised would help tackle a host of problems. Tourists may have to pay to visit Cape York's tip

Thousands of people visited the peninsula this year, but it may be the last cohort who get to visit its tip for free. And any money raised would help tackle a host of problems.

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The COVID-19 pandemic may have crushed seasonal flu to historically low levels, but another type of flu — avian influenza or bird flu — has shown no signs of slowing. What's with all the bird flu outbreaks lately, and should we be worried?

The COVID-19 pandemic may have crushed seasonal flu to historically low levels, but another type of flu — avian influenza or bird flu — has shown no signs of slowing.

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Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade

At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration.

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Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank.

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Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off

Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric.

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Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement.

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Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed

Everyone in Germany will either be "vaccinated, recovered or dead" by spring, Jens Spahn says.

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Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake".

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Tackling "greenwashing" in the fashion industry, Australian wool and cotton growers have joined forces to take on Europe's new textile labelling laws over the very definition of sustainable. What is sustainable when it comes to fashion? Europe's new laws rate synthetics over natural fibre

Tackling "greenwashing" in the fashion industry, Australian wool and cotton growers have joined forces to take on Europe's new textile labelling laws over the very definition of sustainable.

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Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade

Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha.

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Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found.

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Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections.

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Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.

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How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject.

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TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed.

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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

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War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories.

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Scone in the NSW Hunter Valley is experiencing a "rare" once in 20-year flood event after a weekend of heavy rainfall. One-in-20 year flooding hits NSW Upper Hunter

Scone in the NSW Hunter Valley is experiencing a "rare" once in 20-year flood event after a weekend of heavy rainfall.

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Woodside is set to make a final investment decision on a major LNG project in Western Australia's north within weeks, but opponents vow to push on with their attempts to stop it. Woodside's Scarborough gas project under fire, as final decision edges closer

Woodside is set to make a final investment decision on a major LNG project in Western Australia's north within weeks, but opponents vow to push on with their attempts to stop it.

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Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.

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Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.

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Chanelle Olive was just like many teenage girls, unsure what path to take as she was graduating from high school. A chance meeting changed everything for her. Meet the women lighting a path in male-dominated industries

Chanelle Olive was just like many teenage girls, unsure what path to take as she was graduating from high school. A chance meeting changed everything for her.

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Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

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

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

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When Joe Vaughan started his vineyard, he approached farming like a battlefield — killing unwanted pests and plants. Now he is among a growing number of farmers promoting life through regenerative agriculture. From terminator to germinator: Find out how these farmers are helping Australia reach net zero

When Joe Vaughan started his vineyard, he approached farming like a battlefield — killing unwanted pests and plants. Now he is among a growing number of farmers promoting life through regenerative agriculture.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister.

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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

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Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe.

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Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.

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A NSW police officer will be recommended for a bravery award after he jumped into the flooded Lachlan River to rescue two boys clinging desperately to a log in the fast-moving current. 'Heroic' police officer saves two boys from almost certain death in flooded NSW river

A NSW police officer will be recommended for a bravery award after he jumped into the flooded Lachlan River to rescue two boys clinging desperately to a log in the fast-moving current.

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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.

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Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures.

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Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests.

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Mixed reactions to new proposed land tenure reforms that will see millions of hectares of land unlocked for renewable and economic diversification projects around the state. What could WA's new land reform package mean for you?

Mixed reactions to new proposed land tenure reforms that will see millions of hectares of land unlocked for renewable and economic diversification projects around the state.

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Police confirm a person has been killed in a mining accident at the Curragh open-cut coal mine in central Queensland early this morning. Worker killed at coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin

Police confirm a person has been killed in a mining accident at the Curragh open-cut coal mine in central Queensland early this morning.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained.

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Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?

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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.

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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.

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Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say.

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Seven months after the public learned a Spanish mackerel fishery could be in danger of collapse, stakeholders are still in the dark about stock levels. Fears fish and chip favourite under threat after fishery mismanagement

Seven months after the public learned a Spanish mackerel fishery could be in danger of collapse, stakeholders are still in the dark about stock levels.

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Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack.

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Women like Ash Smith are bringing a new depth of knowledge and experience to stations like Kentucky, where finding enough contractors to clip close to 12,000 sheep is a yearly challenge. Faces of diversity on show in the woolshed as shearing evolves to meet its challenges

Women like Ash Smith are bringing a new depth of knowledge and experience to stations like Kentucky, where finding enough contractors to clip close to 12,000 sheep is a yearly challenge.

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This imported machine is helping unlock the power of poo by taking waste from a nearby piggery and pumping it into the soil — helping to increase food production along the way. This $1m machine is making the most out of pig poo

This imported machine is helping unlock the power of poo by taking waste from a nearby piggery and pumping it into the soil — helping to increase food production along the way.

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WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon.

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Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes.

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Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands.

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Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages.

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Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley.

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Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan

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Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate

After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls.

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'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'

Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters.

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Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact.

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Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

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About 160 central Queensland students have an "AgVenture", learning about fibres, fruit, livestock technology and the importance of the industry. CQUniversity's Jaime Manning wants young people to know the opportunities are endless. 'There's a place for you': Ag professionals give students a taste of the industry

About 160 central Queensland students have an "AgVenture", learning about fibres, fruit, livestock technology and the importance of the industry. CQUniversity's Jaime Manning wants young people to know the opportunities are endless.

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There are fears native Australian sandalwood is being pushed to the brink of extinction as markets around the world seek out the tree's rich aromatic oil. 'It's dying out slowly': Calls to protect wild sandalwood after 175 years of harvest and export

There are fears native Australian sandalwood is being pushed to the brink of extinction as markets around the world seek out the tree's rich aromatic oil.

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Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star

Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault.

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In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods

The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history.

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The multi-million-dollar illicit trade is a nationwide problem driven by demand from smokers wanting cheap, tax-free tobacco which black-market traders sell for around a third or half of the retail price. Illicit tobacco trade in Queensland 'exploding' with authorities powerless to stop it, industry groups say

The multi-million-dollar illicit trade is a nationwide problem driven by demand from smokers wanting cheap, tax-free tobacco which black-market traders sell for around a third or half of the retail price.

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Coffee growers are keen to get their hands on a more productive coffee tree and are now looking at dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties imported from across the world. Coffee growers look to boost productivity with small trees

Coffee growers are keen to get their hands on a more productive coffee tree and are now looking at dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties imported from across the world.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin.

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With eyes on how Australia's livestock industry is going to cut emissions, the country's oldest and largest cattle company gets ahead of the curve with plans to go green and boost animal welfare. Methane reduction, biodiversity, and soil carbon monitoring as AACo looks to get greener

With eyes on how Australia's livestock industry is going to cut emissions, the country's oldest and largest cattle company gets ahead of the curve with plans to go green and boost animal welfare.

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Widespread rain across pastoral country this month has added more fuel to Australia's red hot cattle market. 'It’s bloody insane': November rains push cattle prices even higher

Widespread rain across pastoral country this month has added more fuel to Australia's red hot cattle market.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

The teenager shot and killed two men during racial justice protests but was cleared of homicide after claiming self-defence.

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Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA

Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China.

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Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change?

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Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’

In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland.

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Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check.

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Elijah McClain family to receive $15m settlement from Colorado

Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police.

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Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU

In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help.

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US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan

The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

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The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.

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Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

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Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'

Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam.

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Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial.

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Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot

What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us?

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The easing of Victoria's COVID restrictions have come not a moment too soon for regional clubs and music festivals. Festivals, dancing, live music, clubbing all back in regional Victoria

The easing of Victoria's COVID restrictions have come not a moment too soon for regional clubs and music festivals.

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Two pastoral stations are expected to be among the state's largest carbon farming projects — enough to account for an average of 20,000 cars per year for the next 25 years. New carbon farming projects among South Australia's biggest

Two pastoral stations are expected to be among the state's largest carbon farming projects — enough to account for an average of 20,000 cars per year for the next 25 years. 

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What if unwanted cotton clothing could be ploughed back into cotton farms instead of clogging up landfill where it is an environmental catastrophe? From fashion back to farm: Trial spreads unwanted cotton clothing back on paddocks

What if unwanted cotton clothing could be ploughed back into cotton farms instead of clogging up landfill where it is an environmental catastrophe?

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Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse

About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus.

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Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

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Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan.

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Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues.

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found.

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Farmers in the Lachlan Valley start to tally up crop losses worth tens of millions of dollars, as floodwaters threaten more properties downstream. 'It's devastating': Flood ruins crops just days from bumper harvest, and worse may be yet to come

Farmers in the Lachlan Valley start to tally up crop losses worth tens of millions of dollars, as floodwaters threaten more properties downstream.  

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National Agriculture Day is a day to celebrate farmers, but women and Indigenous people still face enormous challenges in the sector. Agriculture is booming, but are women and Indigenous people being left out?

National Agriculture Day is a day to celebrate farmers, but women and Indigenous people still face enormous challenges in the sector.

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Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

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

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After years of controversy, the Carmichael mine is weeks away from exporting coal. But the fight's not over for this group who fear cultural heritage sites are in danger of being lost. Why this family is keeping a ceremonial fire burning at the Carmichael mine

After years of controversy, the Carmichael mine is weeks away from exporting coal. But the fight's not over for this group who fear cultural heritage sites are in danger of being lost.

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Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017.

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Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

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

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Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.

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P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding

Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up.

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Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms

Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor.

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Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK

The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army

Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains?

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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.

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Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo

The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo.

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Community leaders believe the management of a COVID-19 outbreak in rural town Goondiwindi is a "profound test case" for the rest of regional Australia in how to deal with the virus. The mayor of this rural town says it has a gold star approach to COVID cases

Community leaders believe the management of a COVID-19 outbreak in rural town Goondiwindi is a "profound test case" for the rest of regional Australia in how to deal with the virus.

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Thirty years before it was trendy, this Victorian business was investing in going green. Now it's cashing in while helping the planet, and says more pig farms should too. Smell of success: Piggery goes green, turning poo into profit

Thirty years before it was trendy, this Victorian business was investing in going green. Now it's cashing in while helping the planet, and says more pig farms should too. 

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The Commonwealth Bank launches a 'green loan' for farmers wanting to invest in environmental improvements. Australian farmers offered discounted 'green loans'

The Commonwealth Bank launches a 'green loan' for farmers wanting to invest in environmental improvements.

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Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

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

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

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

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British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski

A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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The NSW central west town of Forbes appears to have escaped major flooding, but farmers in the region say they're counting losses into the millions of dollars. Floods to cost farmers millions, but Forbes is spared the worst of it

The NSW central west town of Forbes appears to have escaped major flooding, but farmers in the region say they're counting losses into the millions of dollars.

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Health authorities go 'door-to-door' as concerns remain over transmission. 'We are on the front line now': COVID-19 testing ramps up in remote Queensland as virus spreads near NT border

Health authorities go 'door-to-door' as concerns remain over transmission.

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Vancouver storm: Minister says there is 'no doubt' it is linked to climate change

Mike Farnworth says he has "no doubt these are climate-related events", as at least one person dies.

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US annual drug overdose deaths hit record levels

Experts say the pandemic and an increase in synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributed to the rise.

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Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border.

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US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer

A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer with a view.

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Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia

An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island.

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Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid

The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases.

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Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison

Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol.

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Comedian Vir Das causes a stir with 'two Indias' monologue

Top Indian comedian faces nationalist backlash over show that describes country's dualities.

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Waterspout: Tornado-like funnels form off coast of Sicilian city of Licata

Residents of Licata share footage of multiple waterspouts, as southern Sicily reports severe weather.

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Artists denounce Israeli ban on Palestinian civil society groups

More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations.

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Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans.

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Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

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Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release.

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Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria.

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Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission.

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Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

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A Riverland citrus grower is confounded by the theft of 205 newly planted trees on a property at Waikerie, in what looks like a planned job. 'Quite unusual': 205 citrus trees stolen from South Australian orchard

A Riverland citrus grower is confounded by the theft of 205 newly planted trees on a property at Waikerie, in what looks like a planned job.

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Scientists fear birdbaths and backyard feeders may be accelerating the spread of the deadly illness, which renders the cherished natives unable to fly or eat properly. King parrots are dying of a cruel disease and you might be making matters worse

Scientists fear birdbaths and backyard feeders may be accelerating the spread of the deadly illness, which renders the cherished natives unable to fly or eat properly.

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A starving stallion and pregnant mare — that gave birth on Saturday — were handed over to a Sunshine Coast rescue centre after being bought at auction. Carers say the mare and foal would have died without help. Outcry after emaciated horses put up for sale at council auction

A starving stallion and pregnant mare — that gave birth on Saturday — were handed over to a Sunshine Coast rescue centre after being bought at auction. Carers say the mare and foal would have died without help. 

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The foxglove is a pretty problem and some want it to be banned from sale as the flower takes over parts of Australia. This cottage garden flower is sold widely and loved by many, but there's a push to declare it a weed

The foxglove is a pretty problem and some want it to be banned from sale as the flower takes over parts of Australia.

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Born at 23 weeks, doctors moved baby Isaiah's family into the stillborn ward to say their goodbyes. Thirteen months later, the little boy continues to defy the odds. This tiny boy was never expected to survive. Watch him take his first steps

Born at 23 weeks, doctors moved baby Isaiah's family into the stillborn ward to say their goodbyes. Thirteen months later, the little boy continues to defy the odds.

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British Columbia battered by huge storm

Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.

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

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

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For all the political posturing over the local resources sector, almost a third of Mackay's electricity comes from renewables — such as sugar cane. In the heart of coal country, this city is already 30 per cent powered by renewables

For all the political posturing over the local resources sector, almost a third of Mackay's electricity comes from renewables — such as sugar cane.

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Tasmanian potato growers struggle to get a crop in with wet weather and skyrocketing fertiliser prices making planting a risky prospect. Cheap as chips? Think again as wet weather, rising fertiliser prices put squeeze on Tassie spud growers

Tasmanian potato growers struggle to get a crop in with wet weather and skyrocketing fertiliser prices making planting a risky prospect.

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A blaze that destroyed their Sunshine Coast store was the catalyst for Mick Dan and Kelly Burton to start farming genuine organic food. Now they have three farms and 20 staff. How an arson attack forged Australia's new Organic Farmer of the Year

A blaze that destroyed their Sunshine Coast store was the catalyst for Mick Dan and Kelly Burton to start farming genuine organic food. Now they have three farms and 20 staff.

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Mexico's most wanted: Wife of cartel boss 'El Mencho' held

Rosalinda González is suspected of running the finances of her husband's Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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

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

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Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well.

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Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.

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Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan.

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

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

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Australia's alpaca industry looks to international fashion houses to sell their fleece — known for its strong insulation, soft touch and robust natural colour. Cashmere, silk, angora ... alpaca? Natural fibre boom takes Aussie fleece to Milan

Australia's alpaca industry looks to international fashion houses to sell their fleece — known for its strong insulation, soft touch and robust natural colour.

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An Esperance farmer has warned unvaccinated people requesting harvest jobs that agriculture is not the "industry of last resort". Unvaxxed social media users ask for harvest work as mandate looms in WA

An Esperance farmer has warned unvaccinated people requesting harvest jobs that agriculture is not the "industry of last resort".

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The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company.

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How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories.

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

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

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How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

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Police at the NT border turn away Queensland-bound travellers from hotspot areas to protect vulnerable communities such as Doomadgee. COVID-19 knocking on back door of communities in remote Queensland

Police at the NT border turn away Queensland-bound travellers from hotspot areas to protect vulnerable communities such as Doomadgee.

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Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report

Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests.

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The Purbrick family has been making wine for almost 100 years, but its winery, already one of the few certified as carbon neutral in Australia, is moving firmly towards the future. Historic winery set to be carbon neutral without offsets in less than five years

The Purbrick family has been making wine for almost 100 years, but its winery, already one of the few certified as carbon neutral in Australia, is moving firmly towards the future.

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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

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

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Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.

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Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests.

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India fought for a watered-down final deal at COP26 because coal remains its biggest source of fuel for electric power, tied to millions of jobs and livelihoods, with no viable alternative in sight. 'Saved by coal': Why India refuses to give up an ecosystem that gives life to millions

India fought for a watered-down final deal at COP26 because coal remains its biggest source of fuel for electric power, tied to millions of jobs and livelihoods, with no viable alternative in sight.

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Ecuador prison and armed forces chiefs resign after riots

The move came after 68 inmates were killed in a deadly fight in a Guayaquil jail over the weekend.

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Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

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Steve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges

Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials.

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Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

The international gang of jewellery thieves targeted the homes of celebrities in December 2019.

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Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules.

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Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants.

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China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar.

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Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce.

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says protesters have disrupted $60-million worth of coal exports in the past week and calls for the action to end. Coal, grain trains disrupted for 10 days, 17 people arrested

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says protesters have disrupted $60-million worth of coal exports in the past week and calls for the action to end. 

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South Australian Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman misled state parliament and should be referred to the state's ombudsman for a conflict of interest, a parliamentary committee is told. SA Attorney-General had conflict of interest in knocking back Kangaroo Island port, committee told

South Australian Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman misled state parliament and should be referred to the state's ombudsman for a conflict of interest, a parliamentary committee is told.

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Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival

Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show.

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'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power".

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Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.

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Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has struck a deal to buy into an iron ore project in WA's northern Goldfields, further expanding her iron ore empire which includes the Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart looks to expand iron ore empire into WA's Goldfields region

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has struck a deal to buy into an iron ore project in WA's northern Goldfields, further expanding her iron ore empire which includes the Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara. 

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

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The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.

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Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?

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A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.

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Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

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Australia's biggest mine site micro-grid heralds the winds of change blowing through the country's resources industry. A renewable energy revolution is powering Australia's $720bn mining and resources industry

Australia's biggest mine site micro-grid heralds the winds of change blowing through the country's resources industry.

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Evacuation orders are possible in Forbes, as the Lachlan River continues to rise after heavy rainfall in central New South Wales. Anxious wait for rain-soaked NSW residents facing possible evacuation as Lachlan River swells

Evacuation orders are possible in Forbes, as the Lachlan River continues to rise after heavy rainfall in central New South Wales.

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Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association.

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While jubilation flowed through Asian markets last week after China Evergrande narrowly stayed afloat, other Chinese developers are in major distress, spelling trouble for countries like Australia, writes Ian Verrender. How China's hard landing could expose Australia as a one-trick export pony

While jubilation flowed through Asian markets last week after China Evergrande narrowly stayed afloat, other Chinese developers are in major distress, spelling trouble for countries like Australia, writes Ian Verrender.

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Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

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Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.

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US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019.

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Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

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

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COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual".

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Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

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COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

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The parents of a Perth man stranded with his wife and children in South Australia's remote outback have expressed deep relief after finding out their family is safe — but the travelling group is still facing a potentially lengthy wait for floodwaters to drain away. 'We had confidence': Mum of Perth man stranded with family in SA outback tells of fear turning to relief

The parents of a Perth man stranded with his wife and children in South Australia's remote outback have expressed deep relief after finding out their family is safe — but the travelling group is still facing a potentially lengthy wait for floodwaters to drain away.

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The government has committed $1.1 million to help establish a horse traceability framework, following concerns a working group was failing to meet targets. Federal funds used to spur on horse tracing recommendations

The government has committed $1.1 million to help establish a horse traceability framework, following concerns a working group was failing to meet targets.

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FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

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COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.

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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

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Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.

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There are almost seven times more registered apiarists in Western Australia than there were a decade ago — and recreational beekeepers are a big part of the increase. Busy times: What's behind the 'explosion' in beekeeper numbers?

There are almost seven times more registered apiarists in Western Australia than there were a decade ago — and recreational beekeepers are a big part of the increase.

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A recipe for 'worm lasagne' is a cost-effective way this farming family is fertilising the land, naturally. How this 'worm lasagne' helps grow soil carbon to store 'an extra 70,000L of water per hectare'

A recipe for 'worm lasagne' is a cost-effective way this farming family is fertilising the land, naturally.  

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The Australian product has made its debut in local stores — and the overwhelming reaction has been one of lip-smacking delight. Unshackle the crackle: Dry-aged pork makes Australian debut on supermarket shelves

The Australian product has made its debut in local stores — and the overwhelming reaction has been one of lip-smacking delight.

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Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.

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The Air Force veteran struggled to leave his house in Adelaide, years after a serious incident in Afghanistan left him traumatised. He came across beekeeping by chance and is sharing their healing power with other veterans, first responders and their families. Marc lost a military career and had PTSD. He never thought bees would be what saved him

The Air Force veteran struggled to leave his house in Adelaide, years after a serious incident in Afghanistan left him traumatised. He came across beekeeping by chance and is sharing their healing power with other veterans, first responders and their families.  

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COP26 agrees new global climate deal

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

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

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

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Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 58

Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening.

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Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan

Three people have been killed by scorpion bites during storms in the southern city of Aswan.

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Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU

Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU.

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Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU

Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his protest outside the UK Foreign Office.

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Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

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Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash

Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago.

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Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border.

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'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

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BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell.

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Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies.

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Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.

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A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fiery explosion at a chemical plant in Central Queensland's Bundaberg region where solvents and woodchips were being processed. Man hospitalised with serious injuries after explosion at Central Queensland chemical plant

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fiery explosion at a chemical plant in Central Queensland's Bundaberg region where solvents and woodchips were being processed.

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Would you recognise a native Australian bee if you saw one? To date, 1,700 native Australian bee species have been identified and named. But despite the high species count, bee experts say the bees are in decline. One way to help them is to plant more native-flowering plants in the garden. 'Plant for pollinators': Gardeners urged to help battling native Australian bees

Would you recognise a native Australian bee if you saw one? To date, 1,700 native Australian bee species have been identified and named. But despite the high species count, bee experts say the bees are in decline. One way to help them is to plant more native-flowering plants in the garden.

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Environmental lawyers say the Northern Territory government's decision to grant a huge water licence to a Central Australian fruit farm developer is flawed and could be overturned in court. Environment lawyers detect 'legal error' in NT government's secret water licence plan

Environmental lawyers say the Northern Territory government's decision to grant a huge water licence to a Central Australian fruit farm developer is flawed and could be overturned in court.

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COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

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

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Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

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

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Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

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

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With global prices surging, it seemed odd timing this week for Incitec Pivot to announce plans to close its fertiliser plant in Brisbane. Fertiliser prices are soaring, so why is one of Australia's largest factories closing?

With global prices surging, it seemed odd timing this week for Incitec Pivot to announce plans to close its fertiliser plant in Brisbane.

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The consumer watchdog is investigating whether large flower delivery companies are misleading people using tactics online to make their services appear local. Michelle was excited to take a sales job with an online flower company, but quickly she 'didn't feel right'

The consumer watchdog is investigating whether large flower delivery companies are misleading people using tactics online to make their services appear local.

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

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

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This is the strange story of how a small, unassuming country town and a native plant became the epicentre for a major pharmaceutical drug industry and an alleged criminal cartel. This sleepy country town is a secretive centre for Big Pharma drug production

This is the strange story of how a small, unassuming country town and a native plant became the epicentre for a major pharmaceutical drug industry and an alleged criminal cartel.

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French teenage jogger admits lying about kidnap escape

The 17-year-old had claimed she escaped her kidnappers, in a case that has gripped France.

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Britney Spears hoping to be released from 13-year conservatorship

The pop star, 39, has asked a court to terminate the guardianship, which was set up by her father.

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US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE

A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences.

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Japanese giant Toshiba announces breakup plan

The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform.

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Poland border: Turkey blocks Belarus flights to ease migrant crisis

Turkey has stopped all citizens from Iraq, Syria and Yemen from flying from Turkey to Belarus.

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France investigates rape of soldier at Élysée palace

Local media report prosecutors are investigating the alleged rape of a soldier at the Élysée palace.

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US police officer sues boss over KKK note

Keith Pool says superiors ignored numerous examples of racist abuse by former Chief Anthony Campo.

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John Kerry at COP26: We're going to come up with an agreement

The US climate envoy speaks to the BBC as pressure mounts on governments to strike a deal at COP26.

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At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in

Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned.

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Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?

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

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Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing

A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.

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Seven ways to curb climate change

What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?

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COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world?

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Australia's corporate cop lays criminal charges against an Indian-owned Australian coal mine already facing a revolt from workers and a legal fight with its biggest customer. Embattled coal mine suffers blow as corporate cop presses charges

Australia's corporate cop lays criminal charges against an Indian-owned Australian coal mine already facing a revolt from workers and a legal fight with its biggest customer.

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Rural residents are celebrating after storms bring heavy rain to the region with spirits high for more of the wet stuff. Drought-stricken Queensland comes alive after drenching

Rural residents are celebrating after storms bring heavy rain to the region with spirits high for more of the wet stuff.

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

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

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Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge

Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira Hamraoui.

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The opening of Mudgee's Sculptures in the Garden coincided with the state's eased travel rules for regional areas, as hundreds of visitors came through the gates to celebrate. Regional Australia's largest outdoor sculpture exhibition kicks off as NSW welcomes visitors

The opening of Mudgee's Sculptures in the Garden coincided with the state's eased travel rules for regional areas, as hundreds of visitors came through the gates to celebrate.

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Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group

The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents.

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Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis

Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week.

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The welfare of Australia's nearly 22 million chickens has been under scrutiny recently. But not everyone agrees on what constitutes a good life for a hen. Cannibalism, disease and smothering are just some of the dangers free-range chickens face

The welfare of Australia's nearly 22 million chickens has been under scrutiny recently. But not everyone agrees on what constitutes a good life for a hen. 

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

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

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Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town

Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

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

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Covid: Austrians heading towards lockdown for unvaccinated

The measures comes as record infections are reported in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.

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FW de Klerk: South Africa's last white president

The last president of a segregated South Africa, who freed Nelson Mandela, and paved the way to majority rule.

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Poland-Belarus crisis: The lives caught in a stalemate

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

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My Day at COP26: 'Anything we achieve in Glasgow is not going to be enough'

Bangladeshi climate scientist, Saleemul Huq, is at COP26 to advise the world’s least developed countries. He describes the mood as the summit nears its conclusion.

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Judge says Texas school mask mandate ban violates disabled student rights

A US judge said the ban cannot be enforced as it violates the federal rights of disabled students.

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Chan Chan: Mass grave found in ancient Peruvian city

Twenty-five people, mostly young women, were buried in a small space in the ancient city of Chan Chan.

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Belarus threatens EU gas as bloc considers sanctions

The EU is reportedly preparing fresh sanctions over an escalating migrant crisis at Belarus's border.

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Nitrogen-fixing pulse crops may not be top of the list for most farmers, but what they leave behind is becoming more and more valuable. With this crop, what’s left in the soil proves to be almost as valuable as what’s harvested

Nitrogen-fixing pulse crops may not be top of the list for most farmers, but what they leave behind is becoming more and more valuable. 

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Authorities are investigating the source of a COVID-19 outbreak at a small rural hospital in southern NSW. COVID outbreak at Corowa Hospital under investigation, surgery postponed as cluster grows to five

Authorities are investigating the source of a COVID-19 outbreak at a small rural hospital in southern NSW.

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Documents released under Freedom of Information laws show the Northern Territory government secretly negotiated controversial water allocation rules. 'This stinks': Emails reveal covert plan to allow the NT's largest ever groundwater extraction licence

Documents released under Freedom of Information laws show the Northern Territory government secretly negotiated controversial water allocation rules.

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Documents released under Freedom of Information laws show the Northern Territory government secretly negotiated controversial water allocation rules. 'This stinks': Emails reveal covert plan to allow the NT's largest ever groundwater extraction licence

Documents released under Freedom of Information laws show the Northern Territory government secretly negotiated controversial water allocation rules.

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Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26

Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit.

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The BOM issues a severe weather warning for the northern inland and parts of the Central West as heavy rainfall in the state continues. Flooding fears, dams at capacity as NSW braces for another soaking

The BOM issues a severe weather warning for the northern inland and parts of the Central West as heavy rainfall in the state continues.

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COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation

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

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Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

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

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Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder

Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter.

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La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

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

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Ex-French president Francois Hollande testifies over 2015 Paris attacks

Francois Hollande tells the trial over the 2015 IS attacks that they couldn't have been prevented.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence

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

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Myanmar charges US journalist with terrorism

Danny Fenster, already on trial, is now facing new charges which could lead to a life sentence.

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My Day at COP26: 'I'm painting murals so people don't forget COP happened here'

Daniel Rupaszov, from Hungary, is an artist and activist who visits COP every year to create art which highlights the climate crisis.

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Belarus accused of state terrorism over migrant crisis

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

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Joe Biden to host first 'Three Amigos' summit since 2016

The three leaders will likely affirm neighbourly ties after strained relations under Donald Trump.

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Horse trading set to begin over agreement at COP26

The release of a draft text for the COP26 agreement signals the start of serious negotiations.

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Germany coronavirus: Record rise prompts warning of 100,000 deaths

The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up.

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Thai court says calls for monarchy reform unconstitutional

Judges say comments by three protest leaders amount to an attempt to overthrow the political system.

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Eitan Biran: Italy asks Israel to arrest cable car boy's grandfather

Prosecutors say Shmulik Peleg kidnapped Eitan Biran when he flew him to Israel without permission.

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Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain player arrested as part of investigation into attack on team-mates

Paris St-Germain women's midfielder Aminata Diallo is arrested as part of an investigation into an attack on team-mates on 4 November.

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Haiti water shortage: 'We pray for rain every day'

A fuel shortage caused by gangs blocking distribution terminals is also affecting water supplies.

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Huma Abedin: Hillary Clinton aide on laptop that may have lost the election

The FBI reinvestigated Hillary Clinton's emails after seizing a laptop from Huma Abedin's then-husband.

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Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer

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

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Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

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

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Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed

The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana.

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Last rites rights of condemned around the world

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

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Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'

Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water.

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Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

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AusNet has released its compensation plan for landowners willing to give the company access for transmission lines for the Western Transmission Network Project. AusNet's offer of $200K for high voltage transmission lines sparks landholder outrage

AusNet has released its compensation plan for landowners willing to give the company access for transmission lines for the Western Transmission Network Project.

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

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

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Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify

Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.

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Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day

Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

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

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French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging

Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman.

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A rising number of farm workers absconding is causing alarm within the Pacific Labour Scheme. Calls for a crackdown on labour hire companies 'poaching' Pacific workers

A rising number of farm workers absconding is causing alarm within the Pacific Labour Scheme.

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

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

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The government says carbon sequestration could offset our emissions by as much as 20 per cent by 2050, but progress in getting landowners to sign up, according to one expert, "admittedly has been slow". Carbon soil tipped to deliver $400m in net zero push, but will farmers go 'The Australian Way'?

The government says carbon sequestration could offset our emissions by as much as 20 per cent by 2050, but progress in getting landowners to sign up, according to one expert, "admittedly has been slow".

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Nestled in the heart of Port Macquarie lies the historic Douglas Vale Vineyard dating to 1863. It's an operation run entirely by volunteers that has managed to release its latest vintage despite COVID-19 challenges. Australia's only volunteer-run vineyard releases vintage despite COVID-19 challenges

Nestled in the heart of Port Macquarie lies the historic Douglas Vale Vineyard dating to 1863. It's an operation run entirely by volunteers that has managed to release its latest vintage despite COVID-19 challenges.

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

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

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Tasmania's tourism lobby ends its agreement with the forestry industry in the wake of mounting concerns from operators that logging is jeopardising the state's "clean and green" image. Tourism pressure mounts on Tasmanian government to end native forest logging

Tasmania's tourism lobby ends its agreement with the forestry industry in the wake of mounting concerns from operators that logging is jeopardising the state's "clean and green" image.

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COP26: World on track for 2.4C warming despite climate summit - report

New analysis of pledges at COP26 suggest no government is doing enough to limit temperature rise.

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

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

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Toxic foam covers sacred Yamuna river in India

Hindu devotees are filmed bathing in the Yamuna river to mark the Chhath Puja religious festival.

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Tiger King 2: Carole Baskin has 'no claim' to sue over footage - Netflix

Tiger King's Carole Baskin is trying to sue Netflix for using footage of her in the new series.

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Australia's largest dairy cooperative boosts its annual profit by $7.3 million to a record $12.7 million in the 2020-21 financial year. Dairy cooperative Norco posts record $12.7m profit

Australia's largest dairy cooperative boosts its annual profit by $7.3 million to a record $12.7 million in the 2020-21 financial year.

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Climate change: What do scientists want from COP26 this week?

We asked climate experts from around the world what they want to see agreed at COP26 this week.

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

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

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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

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

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