Japan finds black particles in Moderna vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes less than a week after the country suspended more than a million doses due to contamination.

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans under curfew amid blackout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions of homes remain without power across New Orleans and the wider region following Hurricane Ida.

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Tonga royals deny Australia horse trainer murder link https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It has addressed tabloid allegations that the late king was involved in covering up a 1980s killing.

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India Covid: Economy sees record growth during deadly wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country suffered a devastating Covid spike in April and May but looser pandemic curbs still drove growth.

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Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.

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Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance.

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Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron.

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CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Caldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athlete Hossain Rasouli makes debut after evacuation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghanistan evacuee Hossain Rasouli finally gets his chance to compete at the Tokyo Paralympics - and his opponents can't "help but feel joy".

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Afghanistan: Taliban enter Kabul airport and celebrate by posing in aircraft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group entered the Afghan capital's airport hours after the last US soldier left the country.

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Berlin university canteens cut meat from menus to curb climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new menus are designed to reduce the carbon footprint of universities in the German capital.

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R. Kelly trial: First male accuser testifies to sexual abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An unnamed man says the star promised fame in exchange for sex, while a female witness alleges rape.

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Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sports shoe giant is giving US head office staff this week off after a "traumatic" year.

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The last US soldier leaves Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Greta Thunberg: 'I'll go to COP26 if it's safe and democratic' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says she does not think November's COP26 summit in Glasgow will lead to "much results".

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Mollie Tibbetts: Farm worker gets life for murdering Iowa student https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid: EU set to impose travel restrictions on US as cases rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid surge 'deeply worrying' in Europe as vaccinations dip - WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Europe could see another 236,000 deaths by December as vaccinations slow, a WHO official predicts.

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Paris speed limit falls to 30km/h https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mayor wants the French capital to become cleaner in the run-up to the 2024 Olympics.

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Palestinian President Abbas holds rare talks with Israeli minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It was the Palestinian president's first official meeting with a senior Israeli since 2010.

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Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but killed six children and four adults from one family.

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China cuts children's online gaming to one hour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays

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Milan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tower is only 10 years old and questions are being asked about how the fire spread so dramatically.

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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in the city of Araçatuba.

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First ever female Paralympic gold medal for India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal.

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Hurricane Ida's 150mph winds batter Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Ida: 'Catastrophic' storm surge as winds move onshore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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What now for Afghans arriving in America? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Cows on the moo-ve from Swiss Alpine meadow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some cows are carried by helicopter in a process used by farmers to move the injured ones.

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Strictly: Why are South African dancers so popular? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.

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'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saba says his family have gone into hiding after the Taliban threatened to kill his nephews.

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Afghanistan: Shukria Barakzai's whispered voice notes and dramatic escape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The desperate messages sent by Afghan politician Shukria Barakzai to a UK MP. as the Taliban tried to hunt her down.

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Canada election: Justin Trudeau rally cancelled after angry protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jeering crowds force the Canadian prime minister to call off an election campaign event.

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'kills Isis-K militant' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album.

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Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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French presidency: Michel Barnier joins race 'to change France' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former EU Brexit negotiator says he will take on Emmanuel Macron in the elections next spring.

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Time's Up: Boss quits over ties to scandal-hit governor Andrew Cuomo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tina Tchen is second Time's Up resignation in connection with politician accused of harassing women.

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The Red Cross in Afghanistan: 'If we leave, who stays?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dr Alberto Cairo, who has worked in Afghanistan since 1990, tells the BBC "if we leave who stays?".

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Afghanistan airlift rescue: Thousands of refugees arrive at US airbase in Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people are being evacuated from Kabul airport to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

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Covid: Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits.

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Covid vaccine: More than half of Indian adults have had first jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 473 million adults have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far.

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Jo Ferrari: Wanted Thai police chief surrenders after manhunt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former officer, accused of torturing a suspect to death, spoke at an unusual press conference.

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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It will make its flagship fitness bike cheaper as people head back to gyms to exercise.

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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The award of more than five million Apple shares comes as Mr Cook marks a decade as the firm's boss.

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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid-19: Florida doctor 'offered parents mask exemption letters for students' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why is there a chip shortage? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 12 US troops.

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Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kabul airport attack: What do we know? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dangerous escape.

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Nah he tweakin: What it means and why it's all over our timelines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A row on the use of blood in celebrity-endorsed products has made those three words viral.

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Israel's Bennett seeks reset with US at first meeting with Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israeli PM hopes Joe Biden will agree to help stop Iran's nuclear programme at their first meeting.

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Stalin-era mass grave found in Ukraine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people are thought to be buried at the site - one of the largest ever found in Ukraine.

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Mass brawl erupts in Armenian parliament: Third violent bout in just two days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security personnel were called in to remove several members after violence erupted on the parliament floor.

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Abba: Band teases major announcement ahead of new music https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The band, who have not released new music for 39 years, reveal a new project called Abba Voyage.

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Letitia Wright treated for injuries after Black Panther 2 accident https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actress suffered injuries in a stunt rig accident on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

About 1.63 million vials are withheld after 'foreign objects' were detected in some doses.

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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move comes as central banks around the world prepare to exit emergency stimulus measures.

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Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70% https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The hard men removing squatters in Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography.

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Tears on the tarmac as Afghan journalist speaks to BBC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wahida Faizi says she cannot stay in Afghanistan because she believes the Taliban will kill her.

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Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage.

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India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Her death puts the spotlight on the shameful treatment of women in India.

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Japanese rollercoaster shut as injuries investigated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster is closed in Japan after claims of serious injuries.

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Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's taken three years since the rapper first announced the change.

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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees.

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Charlie Watts: Jagger and Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards salute drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80.

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Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He wasn't flashy or prone to pyrotechnics, but Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the Rolling Stones.

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China schools: 'Xi Jinping Thought' introduced into curriculum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The education ministry says the guidelines will help establish Marxist belief in the country's youth.

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Narayan Rane: India minister arrested over slap remark gets bail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Narayan Rane said he would have slapped a state chief minister over this Independence Day speech.

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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Could this solar farm be a climate change solution? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How losing his sight spurred cyclist Steve Bate to the Paralympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Steve Bate was told he could be blind within four years - now he's defending his Paralympic title.

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Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies at 79 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former president, whose government carried out 40,000 murders, was serving a life sentence.

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How are women in Afghanistan reacting to Taliban takeover? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Secunder Kermani speaks to women in Afghanistan about the Taliban takeover.

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R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The second accuser to testify against the singer says he abused her and urged her to get an abortion.

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Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish lagoon's shores https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ecologists say pollution is to blame, as officials consider declaring the Mar Menor a disaster area.

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Afghan basketball star welcomed by new team in Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nilofar Bayat, Afghan wheelchair basketball women's captain, is in Bilbao after fleeing the Taliban.

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Russian toddler lost in woods for four days vows 'never again' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 22-month-old Russian girl was found alive by a search party, four days after she wandered off.

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Fire at Mexican offshore oil platform kills five https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The incident comes weeks after a gas leak caused a fire on the ocean's surface near another platform.

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Afghanistan: Sandhurst Sisterhood helping female Afghan soldiers to flee https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Major Alice Bromage is part of a network helping female Afghan soldiers looking to flee the Taliban.

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Afghanistan evacuation: Bittersweet relief for interpreter now in UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An ex-interpreter for the British Army is happy to have escaped Kabul but still worried for his family.

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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US VP Kamala Harris tries to reassure Asian allies, as many ask: can they still trust America?

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A deep dive into the US-Taliban deal of 2020 and its role in the militant group's takeover of Afghanistan.

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Kabul arrivals in the UK: 'We are the lucky ones' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UK troops are evacuating British nationals and eligible Afghans. Here are some of their stories.

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi halts UK launch plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes - Human Rights Watch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son on trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Foreign troops extension 'a clear violation' - Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man and his son were the only members of a family of eight to survive a mudslide in Mexico.

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Hours without food or water in Kabul airport 'hell' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Afghan man who worked for the British army tells the BBC he and his family cannot get through the crowds.

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Anti-Taliban resistance group says it has thousands of fighters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group says it wants to pursue peace, but if that fails it claims to have thousands of fighters ready.

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Storm Henri: Lightning strikes One World Trade Center https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The strike was captured as Storm Henri approached the north-east of the US, bringing heavy rain.

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Joséphine Baker to be first black woman to enter France's Panthéon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Performer and World War Two resistance fighter Joséphine Baker will be honoured at the mausoleum.

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Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year.

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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Greece erects fence at Turkey border amid warnings of Afghan migrant surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A 40km (25-mile) barrier is placed at the land border amid warnings of a surge of Afghan migrants.

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R. Kelly aide says he paid bribe for singer to marry Aaliyah https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An ex-tour manager for the singer testifies that he obtained a fake ID for then 15-year-old Aaliyah.

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'I play carrom with my feet' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twenty-three-year-old Harshad Gothankar was born without arms, but he is now a state carrom champion.

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Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.

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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Poison algae may have killed California family, police say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scenes of chaos and panic continue in Kabul as thousands still crowd the airport.

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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, said 40 other people had died.

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Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actor and martial arts legend played a swordsmith in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films.

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China NPC: Three-child policy formally passed into law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The top legislature was also expected to approve a controversial anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong.

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BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps.

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Afghanistan: Taliban 'tortured and massacred' Hazara minority https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rights group Amnesty says the recent Hazara killings were a "horrifying indicator" of Taliban rule.

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Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban.

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Covid: Sydney extends lockdown and puts two million under curfew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's largest city now faces stay-at-home orders until at least the end of September.

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Britney Spears investigated over dispute with employee https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A member of staff says the singer struck her, while Ms Spears' lawyer says no-one was injured.

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What's behind the rising gun violence in the US? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a decline, gun violence in cities like Washington DC has been increasing since 2018.

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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'We felt free': Cubans remain defiant in face of protest crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A month after rare anti-government protests in Cuba, many of those who took part remain defiant.

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OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content.

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Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death.

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Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The militants are searching for those who worked with Nato forces, a UN document warns.

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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans 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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Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The treacherous road to Kabul's airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40% https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts.

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Russia names Golos monitor as 'foreign agent' ahead of election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Golos has vowed to continue its work ahead of parliamentary elections in a month's time.

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Afghan interpreter begs PM for 'pathway to safety' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Afghan interpreter who worked for the British army has begged the UK government to evacuate him and his family from Afghanistan.

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Apple censors engraving service, report claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.

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Afghanistan crisis: 'Many here will be deeply fearful for their future' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports from the heart of Kabul during the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan.

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Tokyo 2020: First Covid case detected at Paralympic village https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan is battling a record wave of coronavirus infections just five days before the start of the Games.

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Former Netflix staffers charged for making $3m from insider trading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Wall Street regulator says confidential subscriber growth data was used in the alleged scheme.

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Haiti earthquake: The forgotten villages cut off from help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tremor razed their homes, but these survivors could still die for a lack of basic supplies.

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Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind in Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Ramappa temple: The Indian shrine that is now a World Heritage site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 800-year-old temple in India's southern state of Telangana is now on the tourist map.

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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R Kelly trial set to begin in New York https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.

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Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.

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Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.

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Taliban have been looking for me, says ex-Afghanistan bank governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Militants have been knocking on the doors of places he used to live, Ajmal Ahmady says.

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Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video shows 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear as migrants scramble towards Lithuanian territory.

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Afghanistan: National flag protesters in Jalalabad appear to be disrupted by gunshots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video appears to show protesters waving the country's national flag before fleeing.

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Cuba tightens control of internet after protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.

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Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The healthy body said it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine.

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Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The python greeted the woman at the spice shelves - luckily, she happened to be a snake rescuer.

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Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many people are still feared trapped under the rubble as heavy rains have hampered rescue efforts.

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US left too quickly, says Afghan bank governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Afghan central bank governor, Ajmal Ahmady, tells the BBC he thinks country's economic situation will deteriorate.

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Covid: Australia's Qantas says all staff must be vaccinated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How technology in the air battles fires on the ground https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The little-known human stories behind emoji designs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Sudoku: Maki Kaji, puzzle enthusiast, dies aged 69 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Japanese puzzle enthusiast helped popularise the number game, leading to its global success.

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Striking image captures Afghan exodus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An image appears to show hundreds of Afghans packed on a US military plane as they flee the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: Female presenters back on Tolo News after Taliban takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women had been noticeably absent from major news outlets after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

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France wildfire: Thousands evacuated as blaze rages near Riviera https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firefighters clear campsites in the Var region as some 5,000 hectares are destroyed by fire.

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Israel battles huge wildfire near Jerusalem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The blaze has destroyed some 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of forest over the past three days.

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Biden's speech on Afghanistan fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How consistent was President Biden's speech with his previous statements on Afghanistan?

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New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one Covid case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities say they are still running tests, but are assuming it is a case of the Delta variant.

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Joe Biden on Afghanistan: 'I stand squarely behind my decision' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president says the quick collapse of the Afghan government shows why America had to withdraw.

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Bob Dylan denies sexually abusing girl in 1965 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A woman says the US singer-songwriter abused her when she was 12 - a claim he denies.

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Images show decline of California's 'life source' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Peter Karlsson: The painful verdict on Swedish ice hockey player's 1995 killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The Taliban storm across Afghanistan. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Why is there a war? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How the Taliban stormed across Afghanistan in ten days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Life in Kabul after the Taliban victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC video journalist Malik Mudassir speaks about life in the city after its capture by the Taliban.

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Venezuela opposition politician Guevara freed after talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Freddy Guevara is freed after two days of talks between opposition and government representatives.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Spectators will not be allowed at the Games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spectators will not be allowed at Paralympic Games events in Tokyo, organisers confirm.

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Chaos at Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video shows crowds of Afghans attempting to flee, as the Taliban take over the capital.

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Afghans arrive in Delhi after Taliban take over Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghans arrive at Delhi airport in India after the Taliban take control of the country.

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Afghanistan: 'Women won't be silenced by the Taliban' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Teacher and human rights activist Pashtana Durrani questions what the Taliban are saying on women's rights.

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Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate's home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters attack the PM-designate's home after 27 people are killed queueing for fuel handout.

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Afghanistan: US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Zambia election: Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema declared winner https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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India's dancing cop becomes internet star https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as Ghani flees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search rubble for survivors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 300 people are known to have died after a powerful earthquake hit the nation on Saturday.

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ICYMI: Little Amal the walking refugee puppet and Perseid meteor shower https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Negotiations are reportedly taking place for a peaceful transition of power as people flee the city.

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Germany football legend Muller dies aged 75 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Taliban spokesman tells BBC they are 'awaiting a peaceful transfer of power' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Japan floods: Residents rescued as torrential rain threatens homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan conflict: Taliban near Kabul and attack northern stronghold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Australia: New South Wales 'in worst ever Covid situation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While case numbers are relatively low, the Australian state's premier has warned of a Covid surge.

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Sarah Rainsford on Russia: 'I've been told I can't come back - ever' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford, who is being expelled from Russia, speaks about the country she loves.

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Afghanistan in serious danger - President Ghani https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ashraf Ghani addresses the nation as the Taliban reportedly close in on the Afghan capital, Kabul.

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Japan rain: More than a million residents told to seek shelter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nanci Griffith: Folk and country singer-songwriter dies aged 68 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty sued by sex assault victim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nicaragua: Police raid offices of La Prensa newspaper https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghans living under Taliban lament loss of freedoms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Myanmar: The woman who jumped to her death while fleeing police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Viewpoint: Why Twitter got it wrong in Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghan war: Kabul's young women plead for help as Taliban advance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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BBC condemns Russia's decision to not renew correspondent's visa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US-Mexico border migrant detention levels reach 21-year high https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Four Florida educators died of Covid within day of each other, says union https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The local teachers union announced the deaths with just days to go before the academic year begins.

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Turkey floods: Death toll near Black Sea rises to 27 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Flash floods in northern Turkey are the country's second natural disaster this month.

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Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star had requested Jamie Spears be removed after accusing him of "conservatorship abuse".

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Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir released from prison on parole https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say the move raises fresh questions about the preferential treatment of business leaders.

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Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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North Korea airs Olympics coverage days after it ends https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Korean Central Television airs a women's football match that was actually played last month.

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Covid booster: US approves third jab for the immunocompromised https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It marks the first time US health officials have indicated that Covid booster shots may be needed.

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Taliban claim capture of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Kiwi Chow: The filmmaker who took Hong Kong's protests to Cannes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Desperation as thousands flee the Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The murderous crime wave sweeping Israel's Arabs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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365 dates: Indian serial dater Sunder Ramu still looking to meet his target https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Wagner: Gaddafi's son faces arrest over Russian mercenaries https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Life in a town taken by the Taliban in Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Northern Turkey hit by severe flash flooding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Berlin embassy arrest: A case of old-school spying? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why nothing in the case of the arrest of a man at the British Embassy in Berlin should surprise us.

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Brazil Congress expels lawmaker over murder charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gospel singer turned lawmaker Flordelis de Souza is accused of ordering the murder of her husband.

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Covid: Germany fears thousands got saline, not vaccine from nurse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 8,000 mostly elderly people are urged to get vaccinated again as a nurse is questioned.

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Turkish capital reels from violent protests against Syrians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters attacked houses owned by Syrians after tensions flared over reports of a fatal stabbing.

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Picasso masterpieces to go on sale in blockbuster auction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Proceeds could reach $100m in what is thought to be the most valuable auction of the artist's works.

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Wildfires rage in Algeria as heatwave hits North Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of the worst in the country's history.

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Tokyo Olympic gold medal replaced after first got bitten https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mayor of softball athlete Miu Goto's hometown prompted outrage after chomping on her medal.

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Former K-pop star Seungri jailed for gambling and organising sex work https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seungri, whose former band Big Bang has sold 140 million records, is given a three-year prison term.

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Afghanistan: Taliban take 10th provincial capital as Ghazni falls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fall of Ghazni, south-west of Kabul, brings the militants closer to the Afghan capital.

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Hamas rocket fire a war crime, Human Rights Watch says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attacks, which killed 13 people in Israel in May, violated the laws of war, a probe finds.

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Afghanistan war: Veterans reflect on troops leaving country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two veterans have opposing views on whether the conflict has had a positive effect.

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China says crackdown on business to go on for years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The five-year plan comes soon after a major clampdown on several big technology and education firms.

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Tourist helicopter crashes into Russian lake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A helicopter with 16 people on board has crashed into a lake in the far east of the country.

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Australian capital Canberra goes into snap lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The one-week lockdown comes after Canberra recorded its first case of Covid-19 for more than a year.

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New Zealand borders to remain closed for rest of the year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tokyo 2020: Meet Tokyo's youngest Olympic champion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The shopkeeper saving his island from wildfires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan war: Do the Taliban want to conquer or compromise? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Polish parliament passes controversial media bill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Italy may have registered Europe's hottest temperature on record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: The people fleeing the north for safety in Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Johnny Depp's film festival awards insulting, domestic abuse charities say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Brazil's Bolsonaro defeated over printed ballot proposal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plan by President Bolsonaro to switch to printed ballots fails to get enough support in Congress.

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Instagram launches hate-speech 'limits' to hide abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Instagram launches a feature to automatically hide most comments during "spikes" of abuse.

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Afghanistan war: President Ghani rallies army in Taliban-besieged Mazar-i-Sharif https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ashraf Ghani flies to Mazar-i-Sharif in the north, as militants seize more provincial capitals.

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Dozens trapped in massive India landslide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Falling boulders have buried multiple vehicles, a truck and a bus carrying 40 people, reports say.

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Woman in Sydney investigated for pretending to be a doctor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 27-year-old worked for eight months this year at a Sydney hospital, Australian media reports.

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Briton suspected of spying for Russia arrested in Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German federal prosecutors say the UK embassy staff member passed documents to Russian intelligence.

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Swiss embassy urges Chinese media to remove articles about scientist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Swiss biologist who had been quoted in Chinese media in recent days did not exist, it said.

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China to ban karaoke songs with 'illegal content' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Songs that fall under this category include those that endanger national or territorial integrity.

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Michael Spavor: Canadian jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Spavor's sentencing is the latest development in a diplomatic spat between the two countries.

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Kathy Hochul: Who is New York's first female governor? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The history-making Democrat will take the role after Andrew Cuomo resigned over harassment claims.

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Fenty Beauty: How make-up helped Rihanna become a billionaire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rihanna makes more money from her make-up than from her music and acting work.

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Zambia election: Young voters may hold the cards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zambia will vote on Thursday amid growing concern about high unemployment and inflation.

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Wildfires: How are they linked to climate change? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years?

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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.

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Afghanistan war: Biden says he does not regret troop withdrawal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president says Afghan leaders need to fight for their nation, as more cities fall to the Taliban.

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Wagner: Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia.

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Poland's ruling coalition frays on eve of key media vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Cuomo resigns as New York governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces his resignation after sexual harassment inquiry.

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Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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I Am Legend screenwriter dismisses anti-vax claims based on film's plot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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North Korea leaves hotline with South unanswered during military drills https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Greece fires: Foreign teams join battle on Evia island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban seizure will challenge West - Gen Sir Nick Carter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit - Guillem Balague https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lionel Messi agrees a two-year deal with Paris St-Germain to join the French club, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague.

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Princess Latifa: Campaign to free Dubai ruler's daughter disbanded https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after the daughter of the ruler of Dubai was pictured with her cousin in Iceland.

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China elephants: 150,000 evacuated from path of trekking herd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The herd is finally headed for home after an extraordinary 17-month migration in Yunnan province.

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TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese app's popularity comes even after former President Donald Trump tried to ban it in the US.

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China: Canadian citizen loses appeal against death penalty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The verdict comes as an extradition battle in Canada for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is ongoing.

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Marburg virus: Man who died in Guinea found to have disease https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man who died is found to have had the highly infectious virus, the first human case in West Africa.

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Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The system being tested should spot the disease long before symptoms or obvious brain signs develop.

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Malaysian singer dies of Covid days after giving birth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Apple defends new photo scanning child protection tech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill TV reporter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser files civil lawsuit in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Virginia Giuffre alleges the Duke of York sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old.

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Olympic medals: An alternative table - with US 15th https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How would the medals table look if population and wealth was taken into account?

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Greece fires: PM apologises as blazes rage on Evia island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is facing an unprecedented natural disaster, as public anger grows.

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Biden's plan to tackle racism with roads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An infrastructure package that seeks to address inequality gets a mixed reception on the ground.

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Why South Korean women are reclaiming their short hair https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands proudly show off their short hair after an Olympic athlete is criticised for her haircut.

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Fashion photographer: 'The world doesn't see this part of Afghanistan' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fatimah Hossaini is a fashion photographer in Afghanistan and wants to use her work to help women be seen.

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Afghanistan: Why is there a war? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Andrew Cuomo: Time's Up leader resigns over ties to governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Roberta Kaplan was accused of trying to discredit a woman who said Mr Cuomo had harassed her.

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Friends narrowly escape flooding elevator https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three residents were caught in a storm surge in Omaha, Nebraska, and recorded their ordeal.

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R. Kelly: Jury selection begins in singer's sex trafficking trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The R&B singer appears in court in New York, as potential jurors are questioned ahead of his trial.

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Suspect in Nantes cathedral fire held over French priest's killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

French police also suspect the Rwandan man of starting a fire that ravaged Nantes cathedral in 2020.

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Shishov case: Belarus leader Lukashenko denies link to dissident's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexander Lukashenko insists he had nothing to do with a suspicious hanging in Ukraine last week.

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Andrew Cuomo: Accuser Brittany Commisso says governor broke law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brittany Commisso speaks out for the first time about alleged groping incidents with New York governor.

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Thunberg calls out climate impact of fashion brands in Vogue interview https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many companies are only pretending to care about the climate, the activist tells Vogue Scandinavia.

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We For India: Stars unite to help Covid relief work in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ed Sheeran, Annie Lennox, Mick Jagger and Bollywood actors will join forces for livestreamed event.

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Climate change: Five things we have learned from the IPCC report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What are the key takeaways from the IPCC new study on the science of climate change?

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