Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made.

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At least two dead in Quebec stabbing, local media say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police have made one arrest but tell people to stay indoors in the Canadian city after the incident.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

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How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle.

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India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies.

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'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood.

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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.

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Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down.

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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

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US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.

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US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.

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US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.

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US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.

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Coronavirus: Hungary and Poland see record cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave.

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The hours that led to Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou's arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada.

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Obituary: Sir Sean Connery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sir Sean Connery left school at 13 and delivered milk, polished coffins and laid bricks.

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ICYMI: Big wave surfing to socially-distanced theatre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual.

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Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent.

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US footballer Rapinoe announces engagement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement.

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Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The alleged con artists said the lamp would make him rich, and pretended to conjure spirits from the lamp.

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Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake.

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Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal.

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How social media is preparing for US election chaos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day.

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Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will.

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US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected.

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The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult.

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The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home.

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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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US election 2020: Trump is in the fight of his political life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed.

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US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims.

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

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Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe.

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Berlin airport opens... 10 years late https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget.

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US election: What Latino first-time voters want https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote.

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Nice attack: 'Such friendly faces' - city in shock after murders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Colleagues and neighbours pay tribute to the three victims of Thursday's attack at Notre-Dame basilica.

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Earthquake in the Aegean rattles Greece and Turkey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An earthquake has struck off Turkey's Aegean coast, north of the Greek island of Samos, officials say.

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Covid: France returns to lockdown amid new surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new national lockdown aims to tackle a sharp rise in infections and ease pressure on hospitals.

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Kanye West gives Kim Kardashian birthday hologram of dead father https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kim Kardashian calls the message from beyond the grave "the most thoughtful" 40th birthday gift.

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Borat's Sacha Baron Cohen 'donates $100,000 to Jeanise Jones' church' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly donates to the church attended by one of Borat 2's unwitting stars.

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France attack: Nice in mourning after deadly church stabbings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security across France tightens after a suspected Islamist militant stabs three people to death.

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Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump and Joe Biden slug it out in Florida, with very different campaign styles.

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Taiwan's military includes same-sex couples in wedding for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Taiwanese military says their inclusion shows its "enlightened" and "progressive" attitude.

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Bushfire inquiry says Australia must prepare for 'alarming outlook' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A long-awaited report into Australia's bushfires warns of an "alarming" outlook in future decades.

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New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The preliminary results of a referendum on assisted dying show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law on euthanasia.

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Australian on Qatar flight where women ‘invasively examined' left 'terrified' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation".

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Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism.

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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Traffic stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force.

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Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest".

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Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties.

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

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United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy".

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'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.

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Typhoon Molave: Landslides kill at least 19 after heavy rain in Vietnam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens are still missing after Typhoon Molave struck central Vietnam, lashing it with wind and rain.

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Tanzania elections: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu 'won't accept poll results' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages".

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At least three people have been killed in a knife attack in Nice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said there had been a "terrorist attack at the heart of the Notre-Dame basilica".

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LVMH and Tiffany kiss and make up over takeover dispute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal.

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Deadly stabbing attack in Nice - French media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mayor of Nice says it is a terrorist incident and one person has been arrested.

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Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space.

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Old men, chocolate and Ivory Coast's bitter election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars.

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Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air.

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"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president.

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Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Remote Marshall Islands records first cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Marshall Islands was one of the few places free of Covid-19 until two US arrivals tested positive.

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Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era kidnap suspect 'eligible for extradition' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chilean woman Adriana Rivas was allegedly involved in seven kidnappings before moving to Australia.

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Tony Chung: Hong Kong activist detained near US embassy charged https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate.

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US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science.

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US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US.

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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.

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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

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US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins.

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US election 2020: What to look out for on election night https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in.

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'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018.

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Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators.

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Poland abortion: Voices of Poles divided over near-total ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Polish women give their views after a court ruling prompted seven days of protests.

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'Growing enemies to French concept of secularism' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some people have values contrary to democracy, says a secularism in education adviser.

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John Bolton clashes with Emily Maitlis on Newsnight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Emily Maitlis clashes with John Bolton over his failure to testify at President Trump's impeachment trial.

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Melbourne cheers end of Australia's strictest lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After months of restrictions, Melbourne's bars, restaurants and shops are finally open again.

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Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While Germany is planning a "lockdown light", France is deciding new measures too.

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Coronavirus: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa self-quarantines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus.

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Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back.

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Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo.

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Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north.

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Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters.

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World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first time since 1988 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven championship.

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Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine".

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Polls open in Tanzania's general election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar.

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Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery.

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Orange County wildfires 'may have been started by electrical equipment' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze.

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Surviving a week in Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived.

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US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US.

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Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation.

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US election: The sinking island voting for Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority.

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US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House.

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US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War.

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Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".

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'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found

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Coronavirus: Russia steps up restrictions as infections surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Masks must be worn in all public areas and bars and restaurants should close overnight, officials say.

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Belgium's ex-king meets daughter after paternity battle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Princess Delphine is the child of an 18-year affair Albert had with a baroness before he was king.

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Joni Mitchell still 'struggling to walk' after 2015 aneurysm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star says she had to re-learn how to walk and talk after falling ill five years ago.

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US election 2020: Little faith in Trump or Biden, suggests Arab poll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Neither candidate is popular but most prefer a Biden presidency, a survey in the Middle East finds.

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Tanzania election: Zanzibar presidential candidate 'arrested trying to vote' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maalim Seif Sharif's party says he was detained at a polling station but police have not commented.

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Syria: Inside a refugee camp where Covid is spreading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors say Covid-19 is now rampant in the refugee camps of Idlib, north-west Syria.

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US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say.

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Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The film initially caused outrage - but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.

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Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The viral image has raised questions about the conservational impact on the animal native to Indonesia.

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India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child.

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Pakistan blast: At least seven dead in Peshawar school attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least seven people were killed in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police say.

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HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year.

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Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force.

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Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women.

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France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad.

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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Qian Xuesen: The scientist deported from the US who helped China into space https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them.

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.

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Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates

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US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years?

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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race.

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Somalia conflict: Al-Shabab 'collects more revenue than government' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Al-Shabab uses threats and violence to extort the money from Somalis, a new report says.

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Paul Pogba: Man Utd star to take legal action over reports he was quitting France national team https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he will take legal action after "total fake" reports said he was to quit international football.

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Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese-built Orange Line will cut journey times across the notoriously congested city.

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Chinese giant eyes record $34bn market debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation.

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Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ties between Turkey and France worsen in a row over secular values and radical Islam.

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Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area.

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Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions.

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Covid-19: How the Czech Republic's response went wrong https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Praised for its initial response to the pandemic, the Czech Republic is now preparing for the worst.

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Chileans on referendum: 'Chance to make things right' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chileans speak about how they voted in the constitutional referendum and their hopes for the future.

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Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service.

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Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam".

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China Communist Party plenum kicks off in Beijing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The three-day meeting comes amid speculation that President Xi intends to be 'President-for-life'.

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'We're not going to control pandemic' admits Trump's chief of staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other "mitigation areas".

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Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days.

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Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one.

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Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations.

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'I went to school and woke up in intensive care' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering.

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US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online.

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US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together.

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Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.

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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.

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Police attack anti-Lukashenko protesters with stun grenades in Belarus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The opposition pledged a nationwide strike on Monday if President Alexander Lukashenko did not resign.

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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.

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Belarus protest: Police 'fire stun grenades' at demonstrators in Minsk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police fire stun grenades at protesters in Minsk hours ahead of a deadline for the president to resign.

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Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated.

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US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide's Covid diagnosis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate.

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Coronavirus: Italy shuts cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bars and restaurants will also have to close early as the number of infections continues to rise.

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Doha airport in Qatar 'examined women internally' after newborn baby found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar.

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From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands?

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Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine could come by end of 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December.

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Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK.

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'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours.

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Europe's streets empty again https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With infections rising across Europe, tighter Covid restrictions are being enforced.

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Misty Copeland: Ballet’s listening after George Floyd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from dancers about how the Black Lives Matter movement has changed ballet.

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Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip.

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Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing.

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UFC champion Nurmagomedov retires after victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from the UFC after beating Justin Gaethje in the second round in Abu Dhabi.

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Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse.

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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check".

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Socially-distanced Sesame Street calms children's Covid fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Middle East's version of Sesame street 'Ahlam Simsim' hopes Muppets will help calm children's fears about coronavirus.

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My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hugh Schofield looks for the truth behind Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer in northern France.

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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found.

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Dussehra: Covid-19 forces grand Hindu festival to go online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pandemic has interrupted a centuries-old Indian tradition, the yearly performance of an ancient Hindu epic.

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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers.

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Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick?

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Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction.

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Thai king in rare praise for pro-monarchists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The king praises a man who held up a royal portrait during a recent anti-government protest.

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US election 2020: President Trump casts his vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Donald Trump votes early in the US election, while on a campaign visit in Florida.

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Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 13 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside the centre in the Afghan capital, officials say.

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ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Our weekly video round-up, In Case You Missed It, brings you some of the stories that might have passed you by.

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Paraguay finds seven bodies in container shipment from Serbia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paraguay believes the seven "migrants" may have wanted to travel only from Serbia to Croatia.

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Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected so much rock from asteroid Bennu that bits are leaking out.

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The man who taught Uber how to say sorry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it.

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Protests in Naples over possible lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests broke out after the region's leader suggested that Campania should go into full lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds protested in the southern Italian city, some throwing firecrackers and smoke bombs.

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Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Andrzej Duda, 48, has contracted Covid-19 but is feeling "fine", a presidential minister says.

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George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests.

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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.

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US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Democrat says he meant fossil fuel subsidies, as Mr Trump claims it was a serious gaffe.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.

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United Nations at 75 plagued by new crises and cash crunch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Faced with wars, climate change and a pandemic, the United Nations is struggling to make an impact.

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Chile's choice: Out with the old, in with the new? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a year of often violent protests, Chileans get to decide whether they want a new constitution.

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The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kushal Kunwar Sharma is affectionately known as the "elephant doctor" in India's wildlife community.

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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact.

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US man jailed for supplying guns used in San Bernardino shootings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Enrique Marquez was found guilty of buying guns for a couple who carried out the 2015 San Bernardino attack.

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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.

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Week in pictures: 17-23 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why?

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China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UK plans to offer a path to citizenship to many in Hong Kong after Beijing's new security law.

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Bihar elections: Huge crowds gather at rallies, raising coronavirus fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts warn flouting of coronavirus safety rules at rallies could have devastating consequences.

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Kristen Welker: Presidential debate moderator was 'clear winner' on social media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The NBC correspondent is labelled "clear winner" for the way she led the final presidential debate.

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Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pepper spray is used against crowds in Warsaw after Thursday's controversial court ruling.

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Presidential debate 2020: Voters react to final Trump-Biden clash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Biden voters. Two Trump voters. Two undecided voters. Did the final debate change anyone's mind?

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Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump and Joe Biden went head-to-head in the second and final US presidential debate.

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden final debate fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The final face off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a wide range of issues

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South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated.

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Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is no known link between the seasonal dust clouds and Covid-19 but Pyongyang is on high alert.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs.

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Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions.

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US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un.

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Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What is the background to the claims made by President Trump about Ukraine and the Bidens?

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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row about Russia and China money https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals.

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Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say.

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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The three-year-old orphaned by war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hadija’s mum, dad and older sister were killed in the Azerbaijaini town of Ganja.

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Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: Surviving an assassination attempt to run for president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tanzania's Tundu Lissu, who was shot in 2017, hopes to unseat President John Magufuli.

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India buzzes with fake news of 'civil war' in Pakistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Who was behind rumours that police and troops were fighting in Karachi, and what was the motive?

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Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.

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Covid: Why is coronavirus so deadly? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why does the biology of coronavirus mean it poses such a threat to human life?

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Africa's week in pictures: 16 - 22 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU.

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Poland abortion: Top court to rule on almost total ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Poland has some of Europe's strictest laws, but new proposals could stop abortion for foetal defects.

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Lebanon crisis: Saad Hariri returns as PM a year after protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saad Hariri, who resigned after mass unrest last October, must deal with a deep economic crisis.

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James Randi: Magician and sceptic dies aged 92 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Randi, who once toured with rock star Alice Cooper, became famous for debunking paranormal claims.

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South Korea flu jab: Investigation into 13 deaths after vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health officials stress there is no proven link between the flu vaccine and the fatalities.

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Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend.

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Thailand protests: Public gathering ban lifted after days of rallies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities have revoked an emergency decree which banned gatherings, following days of mass rallies.

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US approves massive $1.8bn arms deal for Taiwan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The $1.8bn weapons sale is likely to further strain tensions with China, which claims Taiwan.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary.

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Australia aged care: Inquiry hears 50 sexual assaults happen each week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The widespread sexual abuse of elderly residents is a "national shame", a top inquiry hears.

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Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong.

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu.

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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week.

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Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers.

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Coronavirus: Italians find new ways to eat out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Traditional restaurants are trying to find ways of staying in business in a second wave of Covid-19.

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Will cruise ships return to Venice? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice.

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Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are false videos that have gone viral. Some are doctored or old footage that has thousands of views.

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Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Asafoetida occupies a treasured spot in the Indian pantry, but has never been farmed there until now.

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End Sars protests: 'They shot at us – and we pay for the bullets' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead.

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US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Erica listens to her aunt and her friend make their cases for voting Joe Biden or Donald Trump.

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Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ben Loke cycled 1,371km whilst under Melbourne's tough restrictions.

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US election 2020: A guide to the final presidential debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On Thursday, candidates will share a stage one last time. Here's what you need to know.

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US election 2020: Has Trump delivered on his promises? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump made voters a number of promises before they elected him. But has he kept his word?

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Nigeria Sars protest: Unrest in Lagos after shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria's biggest city on Tuesday.

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Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex 'civil unions' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"They are children of God and have a right to a family," Pope Francis says in a new documentary.

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Breonna Taylor: Officer in shooting says it 'was not a race thing' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Louisville Police Sgt Jonathan Mattingly said Ms Taylor's case had "nothing to do with race".

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Nigeria Sars protests: Horror over shootings in Lagos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anger and shock after men in camouflage open fire on those protesting at Lagos' Lekki toll gate.

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The Countdown: AOC on Twitch, Lesley Stahl and Obama's inspiration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AOC slays imposters on Twitch to get out the vote and the scene in the most segregated US city.

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Cocaine worth $500m found hidden in charcoal shipment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in Paraguay discovered the record haul of the drug in a container destined for Israel.

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End Sars protests: Growing list of celebrities pledge support for demonstrators https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes amid reports that several people have been shot dead or wounded at a protest in Lagos.

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Breonna Taylor: Grand jury 'not given chance to bring homicide charges' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A grand juror says the panel was not given the opportunity to bring homicide charges against police.

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Mysterious Berlin attack targets 70 museum artefacts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attack took place on the German capital's Museum Island and took over two weeks to come to light.

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Afghanistan: Many killed and wounded in visa stampede https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chaos broke out when thousands gathered in a stadium in Afghanistan to apply for visas to Pakistan.

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Iceland PM keeps her cool as earthquake disrupts interview https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Katrín Jakobsdóttir kept calm as a 5.5 magnitude earthquake interrupted a live TV interview.

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Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum.

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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female.

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EU asks: Is a vegetarian sausage really a sausage? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A bill that would ban vegetarian items from being called sausages or burgers is set to be voted on.

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France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man.

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Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Trump, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China.

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India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The PLA soldier was apprehended by India after he strayed across their contested border on Monday.

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Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021.

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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The legendary fighter is launching PacPay to help streamline online payments for social media influencers.

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Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joseph and Eve, who have been married for 60 years, were separated due to Covid restrictions.

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Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young activists explain the challenges they have faced in demonstrating during a global pandemic.

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US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Long queues, weird rules and strict ID laws... what are the barriers to voting and why do they exist?

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Coronavirus: 'I just wish my parents were still here' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Isaiah and Nathan's mother and father died from Covid-19 within two weeks of each other.

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DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 900 inmates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attackers came in large numbers and broke the jail's door, officials say.

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Yemen war: Mud-brick Seiyun Palace 'at risk of collapse' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Recent heavy rains and flash floods damaged the 19th-Century Seiyun Palace in Hadramawt province.

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End Sars protests: Nigeria governor imposes curfew in Lagos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state governor says criminals have hijacked recent anti-police protests "to unleash mayhem".

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The Countdown: Mic dropped, 50 Cent and the Twitch Among Us vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hopes that Twitch will bring out the youth vote and 50 Cent has problems with Joe Biden's tax plan.

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France teacher attack: Mosque ordered to close over Facebook videos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mosque, which shared videos condemning Samuel Paty before his killing, must shut for six months.

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Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The oil giant distances itself from the President's "hypothetical" funds-for-contracts phone call.

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Danish submarine killer Madsen caught in prison escape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Peter Madsen was jailed for life in 2018 for murdering Swedish journalist Kim Wall.

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New Yorker's Jeffrey Toobin exposes himself in Zoom call https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New Yorker magazine suspends Jeffrey Toobin who apologises for "an embarrassingly stupid mistake".

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Robert Redford: Retired actor mourns the death of his son James aged 58 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The film star's son James dies aged 58, after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

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Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bags are an answer to the trail of potentially deadly plastic left by tourists each year.

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Why the US vote matters so much to Germans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism, but some say it was a much needed wake-up call.

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US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two candidates offer very different visions of the world so allies - and adversaries - are watching closely.

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Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good.

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Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone.

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions.

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US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come.

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Colorado battles a record-breaking wildfire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Cameron Peak wildfire has become the largest fire in state history, burning over 200,000 acres.

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US election: What can the US learn from other pandemic elections? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Early voting is already under way in the US but what can the country learn from other nations that have held elections during the coronavirus pandemic?

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Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits.

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Trump set to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president says he will act once Sudan pays $335m to "US terror victims and families".

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Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mass rallies over the murder of a teacher mask growing dissent over the country's secular identity.

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How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity.

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Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths.

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Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke warns the country is close to being overwhelmed as cases soar.

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Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems.

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Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of indigenous people demand Colombia's president hear their concerns about rising violence.

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Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting taboos against women who want to sing.

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Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Internet providers have been ordered to block the secure messaging app used by activists.

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Investigation ordered after police kill wild boar family in Rome park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The city's mayor orders an investigation amid outrage from residents and animal rights groups.

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The Countdown: A prophecy, crowds and a TikTok takedown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With 15 days to go, Donald Trump is dashing across America and Republican celebrities come out fighting.

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France teacher attack: Police raid homes of suspected Islamic radicals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Muslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.

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Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK 'hypocrites' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands.

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Shanghai zoo fatal bear attack: Visitors see worker being killed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fatal attack in Shanghai Wild Animal Park's "wild beast area" is under investigation.

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Sir James Dyson to sell Singapore penthouse at a loss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The British tycoon has reportedly accepted a $62m offer for the massive penthouse one year after buying it.

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Crown Resorts: Australian casino operator faces laundering probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say.

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Chile protests turn violent on anniversary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The protests were marking a year since the start of a protest movement that rocked Chile for months.

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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.

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EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws.

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Covid-19: How restaurants are preparing for winter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why restaurant owners hope outdoor heaters and marquees might help keep customers coming back.

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The place in North America with no Covid-19 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.

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Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for.

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US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared.

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‘Red, red wine': The meaning of African election symbols https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power.

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'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.

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Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

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India coronavirus: The woman who ferries patients in a school bus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bus driver Neelam Singh, who contracted the virus while working, says she is glad to help.

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Covid-19: Italy tightens rules after coronavirus cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Giuseppe Conte targets public gatherings, hospitality and recreation "to avoid a new lockdown".

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Coronavirus in Australia: Victoria to ease lockdown as cases fall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The southern state - home to a quarter of Australia's population - will loosen measures from Monday.

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Bolivia election: Voters head to polls for presidential race https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The election comes after last year's fraudulent poll which forced Evo Morales to resign.

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Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bahrain becomes only the fourth Arab country in the Middle East to recognise Israel.

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Palestinian official Erekat in Israel hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, is transferred from his West Bank home to a hospital in Tel Aviv.

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Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan's home burnt down https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election.

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France teacher attack: Rallies held to support beheaded Samuel Paty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Samuel Paty was murdered after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class.

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Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facing strong criticism, the royals cut short a trip to Greece they began during a partial lockdown.

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End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes 'assassination attempt' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire.

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Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news".

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Vietnam landslide: Rescuers search for survivors at barracks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The huge landslide buried 22 soldiers as the country battles its worst floods for years.

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Why the US election could decide battle against climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.

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ICYMI: Robot dolphins and a skeleton worth millions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions.

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US woman faces first federal execution since 1953 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years.

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Bolivia election: Five things to know about https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The re-run of the controversial presidential election in 2019 has been tensely awaited.

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‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him.

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Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young Thais are falling out with their parents over calls to reform an institution seen as untouchable.

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US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could change on 10 November.

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How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control.

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Climate change: Arctic Circle teens call for help to save their homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Teenagers living in remote Arctic communities share their concerns about the effects of climate change.

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Lesbos: What really happened in the refugee camp destroyed by flames? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC Newsnight looks into the origins of the fire that destroyed Europe's largest refugee camp.

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Philippines: Environmentalists criticise artificial beach in Manila Bay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is controversy over a new artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila, made from crushed dolomite rock which some people say is bad for the environment.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree new humanitarian truce https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fresh ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh comes after a truce agreed last weekend failed to hold.

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Covid: Far-right protesters attack Slovak government office over virus measures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Riot police disperse a crowd reportedly including neo-Nazis outside the government building.

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Hong Kong campaigner Alexandra Wong 'won't give up fighting' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexandra Wong tells reporters she was detained in mainland China and forced to renounce her activism.

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Omar Bashir: ICC delegation begins talks in Sudan over former leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The International Criminal Court accuses ousted President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes.

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Thailand protests: Thousands rally for third straight day despite government ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many are angry that the authorities used water cannon to disperse protesters on Friday.

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Missing Hong Kong protester Alexandra Wong 'was held in mainland China' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Grandma Wong" says she was detained by mainland police and forced to renounce her activism.

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Pakistan stops bid to smuggle endangered falcons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The falcons are on the endangered species list and are said to be worth almost £1m.

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Kenya's Jepchirchir breaks half-marathon record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland.

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Jacinda Arden's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jacinda Arden may find it hard to reconcile the demands of her disparate voters, says columnist Josh Van Veen.

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France teacher had received 'days of threats' before his brutal killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Parents complained after the teacher at the French school used Prophet Muhammad cartoons in class.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Civilians hit amid Armenia Azerbaijan conflict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Each accuses the other of targeting civilians in renewed fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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Hundreds queue in Yiwu, China for experimental Covid-19 vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vaccine is available to the public in the city of Yiwu but is still in the final trial stages.

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Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's problems have worsened since huge crowds took to the streets a year ago.

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End Sars: How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support?

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India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses.

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US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods.

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Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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How to get promoted when working from home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If you are still not going back to the office, what's the best way to stand out from colleagues?

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Why Africa's animation scene is booming https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.

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Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France.

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Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC team spent a week looking at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict from the Azerbaijani side.

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Climate change action sidelined by Covid-19, say young activists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than half of 18 to 24-years-old in the UK are worried that climate change has been neglected because of coronavirus.

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Israel-UAE peace deal 'big' for trade in Middle East https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel's UAE and Bahrain peace deals are "going to be big" for business, says DP World boss.

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Florida city sells swans after Queen's gift leads to overpopulation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Queen Elizabeth II's donation to Lakeland, Florida in 1957 was a gift that kept on giving too much.

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Thailand protests: Protesters defy rally ban as PM Prayuth vows not to quit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police use water canon as thousands of pro-democracy protesters rally in Bangkok for the second day.

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Coronavirus: Israel to ease second lockdown after cases decline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the month-long lockdown has been a "major success".

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French ex-president Sarkozy charged with 'criminal conspiracy' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the latest in a string of charges against ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, which he denies.

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Covid: One-way 'travel bubble' opens between Australia and NZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Passengers from New Zealand will not quarantine in Sydney but must do so if they return.

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Covid: Remdesivir 'has little or no effect' on survival, says WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Drug manufacturer Gilead has questioned the findings, from a clinical study by the WHO.

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Indian man rescued from mortuary freezer dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mistakenly declared dead, the 74-year-old had been placed in a freezer ahead of his funeral.

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Thailand blocks Change.org as petition against king gains traction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The petition had called for the king to be declared persona non grata in Germany.

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Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: Mexico's ex-defence minister arrested in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gen Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was arrested at LA airport, reportedly on a drugs agency warrant.

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Fukushima: Japan 'to release contaminated water into sea' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The water was used to cool the Fukushima nuclear plant which went into meltdown in 2011.

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End Sars: Hated Nigerian police unit founder 'feels guilty' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Sars police unit is accused of widespread abuses, leading to 10 days of nationwide protests.

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden face voters' questions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Instead of debating each other, the rivals in the US presidential race took part in separate events.

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Disney updates content warning for racism in classic films https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Films such as Dumbo and Peter Pan now warn of "negative depictions... of people or cultures".

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Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Portugal became the first country to decriminalise all drugs for personal use

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New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ahead of a general election in New Zealand, a look back at Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments.

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Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site.

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Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Civilians fled if they could as fighting erupted between the Taliban and Afghan troops in Helmand.

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Viewpoint: Why Turkey is flexing its muscles abroad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Turkey's engagement in the Southern Caucasus is only the latest venture in a tougher foreign policy.

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Inside Canada's decades-long lobster feud https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fight over indigenous rights has erupted in Canada's billion-dollar lobster fishing industry.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Amina: The Afghan girl who survived a shooting at two hours old https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When she was shot in the legs at two hours old, doctors feared for her life, now they are hopeful she will walk.

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Covid-19: Is Sweden getting it right? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at one country that has been an outlier from the start of the pandemic.

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Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable".

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Thai protests: How pro-democracy movement gained momentum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of young people in Thailand are defying the authorities - but what is behind the movement?

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Quake school owner jailed for 31 years in Mexico https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A flat built above the school is said to have contributed to its collapse in 2017, killing 19 pupils.

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Libya detains notorious people smuggler Abd al-Rahman al-Milad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Abd al-Rahman al-Milad was sanctioned by the UN in 2018 for violence against migrants in Libya.

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US election: Trump and Biden compete with separate Q&A events https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US rivals will hold prime-time events later at the same time, instead of a presidential debate.

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Navalny Novichok poisoning: EU sanctions hit top Russians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russian security officials face EU sanctions over the attack on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

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'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say.

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Yemen war: Mass prisoner swap under way https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the biggest exchange of captives by the warring sides since the conflict began in 2015.

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Kyrgyzstan election: President Jeenbekov resigns after protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sooronbay Jeenbekov warned the country was close to conflict after a disputed election.

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End Sars: Nigerian army warning amid anti-police brutality protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The army warned "subversive elements and trouble makers" to desist at protests against police brutality.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenian PM admits significant casualties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia faces a "difficult situation" in its fight over disputed Nagorny Karabakh.

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Australian police drop case against journalist who reported 'war crimes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reporter Dan Oakes had faced potential criminal charges for exposing alleged war crimes.

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I Am Greta: Movie tells climate activist's 'coming of age' story https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new documentary follows the teenage climate change activist through her rise to fame.

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Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aid groups say civilians must be given safe passage amid clashes between Taliban and government forces.

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Thai protests: Large gatherings banned under emergency decree https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prayuth Chan-ocha has invoked a state of emergency decree in Bangkok to combat pro-democracy protests.

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I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A documentary about the teenage climate change activist is compelling because it's so unlikely.

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The rape survivors facing an ‘impossible choice’ in Brazil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid and new rules have made access to legal terminations even more difficult for Brazilian women.

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US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call.

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Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seven people have been killed by sharks this year - the highest number in more than 90 years.

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Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term.

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Kamala Harris asks Amy Coney Barrett: 'Do you believe climate change is happening?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is questioned by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

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Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy?

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Karabakh war leaves civilians shell-shocked and bitter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shelling stokes civilian anger in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, say BBC reporters on both sides.

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Mehbooba Mufti: India frees top Kashmir politician after 14 months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Under a controversial law, she was allowed to be detained without charge for up to two years.

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Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds.

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Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020.

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New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.

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Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation.

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Kyrgyzstan election: President rejects new PM Japarov https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sooronbay Jeenbekov has refused to approve the appointment of Sadyr Japarov, who was backed by MPs.

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NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term.

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US elections: The African evangelicals praying for Trump to win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values.

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The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch.

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Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal.

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Philippines: Anger over death of baby separated from jailed mother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Filipina newborn died two months after she was separated from her mother, a political detainee.

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US election 2020: How to spot disinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How can you spot false claims, influence campaigns and conspiracy theories on your social media feed?

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Shattering Korea’s cement ceiling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Meet Korea's all-woman repair service, created for women who feel nervous about repairmen knocking at their doors.

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Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UN calls for a rapid rise in investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events.

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US election 2020: Trump back on campaign trail in Florida https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump holds a campaign rally less than two weeks after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The report raises questions about how much immunity can be built up to the virus and how long it may last.

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Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists.

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The battle over what US children learn about American history https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform.

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Trump Rally: ‘I’ll just give you a big, fat kiss’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Florida, the president touts how ‘powerful’ he feels following his Covid diagnosis.

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Singapore Airlines sells out meals on parked plane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The airline is one of many carriers looking for new business models to make up for lost revenues.

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The dogs trained to sniff out Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Specially trained dogs in Lebanon are learning to detect coronavirus as part of a research project.

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Peru opens Machu Picchu for single tourist stranded by Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Japanese man waited almost seven months to enter the site after it was closed because of Covid.

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Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in her own words https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What kind of justice might Amy Coney Barrett be? We take a look at her own words to find out.

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Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process.

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What does place that predicts US presidents say this time? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vigo County in Indiana has backed every winning candidate since 1888, bar two.

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End Sars protests: The young Nigerians who forced the president to back down https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nigeria's #EndSARS protests gathered momentum online, but burst onto the streets to force a change.

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Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France.

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Bangladesh to introduce death penalty for rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The change follows protests sparked by a brutal gang rape and rising case numbers.

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Australians sign Kevin Rudd's call for inquiry into Murdoch influence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 100,000 people support Kevin Rudd's call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch's media influence.

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China to test city of nine million over five days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after Qingdao saw 12 new confirmed cases linked to a local hospital.

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Power outage: Mumbai's 'unprecedented' power cut affects millions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rare disruption in electricity supply has affected India's financial capital Mumbai.

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North Korea: What we know about the 'massive' new missile on parade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A defence expert explains why a new missile displayed at a military parade is a threat to the US.

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US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.

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Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The seismic research vessel Oruc Reis was at the centre of a row with Greece in August.

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André do Rap: Brazil crime boss goes on the run after release from prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

André Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.

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Zimbabwe journalist: 'I was jailed for a month for exposing corruption' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.

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Sculptor in Nigeria creates black prosthetic hand for his brother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Ubokobong lost his fingers in an explosion, he struggled to find a realistic artificial black replacement until his brother John stepped in.

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Should I get a flu jab this winter? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Getting a flu jab could help protect you from influenza, but how can it help in the fight against coronavirus?

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South Africa: Is 'black tax' help or a burden? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young professionals in South Africa discuss the expectation to financially support their families.

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Police station near Paris attacked with fireworks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say at least 40 people armed with metal bars attacked the building, causing damage to windows and cars.

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Covid: Australia in talks over quarantine-free travel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It has warned that travel to Europe and the US may be off the cards until the end of 2021.

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Documentary claims to expose North Korea trying to dodge sanctions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new film claims to expose the regime's efforts to evade international sanctions. But is any of it true?

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Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A local TV station says the suspect is a security guard it hired to protect its crew at protests.

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Thailand crash: Bus collides with train, killing 17 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Passengers on the bus were on their way to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, police say.

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‘We were students negotiating with armed guerrillas for my father’s life’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Miles Hargrove’s dad was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas, he asked a young friend to act as negotiator.

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The tale of Algeria's stolen cannon and France's cockerel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hopes grow that a gigantic weapon stolen after the invasion of Algiers in 1830 may soon be returned.

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Trump-aged Covid survivors on the president and the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Republicans with very different views of the president discuss their recovery from Covid-19.

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Africa 'needs $1.2tn' to recover coronavirus losses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The economic damage caused by coronavirus leaves the continent with a big repair bill, the IMF says.

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Khabarovsk: Police in Russia's far east break up anti-Kremlin protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The far eastern city of Khabarovsk has seen months of protests after a popular governor was detained.

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Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US state is still recovering from the damage caused by a previous hurricane in August.

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US election 2020: Texas judge blocks postal voting restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The governor of Texas wanted to limit the number of absentee ballot drop-off points in each county.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ceasefire, announced by the Russian foreign minister, comes after 10 hours of talks in Moscow.

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Hurricane Delta makes landfall in storm-battered Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state is still recovering from the damage caused by another storm, Hurricane Laura, in August.

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Gazans struggle with pandemic and blockade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Citizens in the overcrowded Palestinian territory are struggling to deal with the pandemic amid an ongoing blockade by Israel and Egypt.

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Signs Saudis are edging towards historic Israel peace https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hard-hitting interview by a leading Saudi figure heightens speculation of a diplomatic earthquake.

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Covid: The latest on Trump's health in seven graphics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How ill has the president been and is he better? These graphics help explain what we do and don't know.

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Ferraris and frustration: Two faces of South Africa's corruption battle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two images emerged this week offering starkly contradictory perspectives on the struggle against graft.

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US election 2020: 'QAnon might affect how my friends vote' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions of Americans are tuning into an entirely different election conversation.

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Hathras case: A woman repeatedly reported rape. Why are police denying it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A young Indian woman repeatedly said she was raped, but authorities insist there was no sexual assault.

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Week in pictures: 3 - 12 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bentley's Astrid Fontaine explains why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry.

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Glass ceilings and black holes: How history was made in the 2020 science Nobels https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What this year's science Nobel Prizes showed us about the darkest mysteries of the Universe.

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US election 2020: Trump ready to return to public events, says doctor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A White House physician anticipates the president's safe return to public engagements this Saturday.

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Fire engulfs 33-storey South Korea tower block https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the 33-storey building as the fire raged all night.

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US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says.

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US man avoids jail in Thailand over bad resort review https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wesley Barnes had posted several reviews allegedly accusing the resort of "modern day slavery"

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HK commerce chief: security law 'good for stability' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Controversial law imposed by Beijing will boost Hong Kong's status as global financial hub says Edward Lau.

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IBM to split into two as it reinvents itself https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's first big computing giant wants to focus on higher-margin businesses like the cloud and AI.

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Australian boss fined over Belgian backpacker's fruit-picking death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Olivier Max Caramin collapsed from heat stress after picking fruit for hours in the sun.

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Hong Kong's last authentic junk in troubled waters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The image of a Chinese junk boat is a popular symbol of Hong Kong and recognised around the world.

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Once unknown Nigerian 'masterpiece' by Ben Enwonwu up for sale https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.

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Row over 'insult' to Indian dish Kamala Harris likes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The idli is a steamed rice cake appreciated by millions - including US VP candidate Kamala Harris.

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Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Facebook deleting QAnon pages - But what is it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This week Facebook announced it would be deleting all pages and accounts connected to the QAnon conspiracy theory.

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Final flight for British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight.

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Kenya's Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.

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VP debate: Pence and Harris clash on President Trump's record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vice-presidential candidates debated the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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VP debate: Kamala Harris v Mike Pence outshone by fly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fly has outshone the candidates in the vice-presidential debate after it landed on Mike Pence's head.

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Kyrgyzstan election: Euphoria turns to insecurity as mob rule spreads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A power vacuum resulting from the seizure of parliament threatens to further destabilise the country.

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Four years and counting: The epic China-US takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The deadline for a Chinese firm's buyout of an American rival has already been extended 16 times.

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Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places too as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.

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Hathras case: A fatal assault, a cremation and no goodbye https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The family of an Indian woman who died after an alleged gang rape by upper-caste men are in torment.

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Are wildfires the end of the Californian dream? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As unprecedented wildfires rage across the Golden State, Californians have been bearing the brunt.

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The friends who drove a bus behind the Iron Curtain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The men and women who drove across Europe in a double-decker bus that was older than them.

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Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems.

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Giant hogweed: One man's battle against 'toxic invader' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oskars has spent eight years trying to stop an invasive toxic weed surrounding his home in Latvia.

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Islamic State 'Beatles' on way to face US charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh will appear before a US federal court later, CBS reports.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Iran warns of 'regional war' as fighting rages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Rouhani says fighting between its neighbours Azerbaijan and Armenia could escalate.

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How Eddie Van Halen 'scared the hell out of a million guitarists' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.

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S Africa white farmers condemned for storming court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

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Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

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France passes new law to protect child influencers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.

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Mexican tourist hotspot braces for hurricane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula.

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Big Tech: Between a rock and a hard place https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Whoever wins the US elections, Big Tech is about to get clobbered.

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September was the warmest on record, scientists say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures being driven up by emissions from human society.

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