Saturday, October 31, 2020

Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90

He was the first to bring the role to the big screen and appeared in seven of the spy thrillers.

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Coronavirus: Hungary and Poland see record cases

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

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The hours that led to Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou's arrest

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

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Obituary: Sir Sean Connery

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

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Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers

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

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Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote

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

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US footballer Rapinoe announces engagement

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

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Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble

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

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Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500

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

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Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott

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

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How social media is preparing for US election chaos

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

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Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island

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

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US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win

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

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The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job

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

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The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home

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

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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

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

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US election 2020: Trump is in the fight of his political life

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

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US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week

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

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

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

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Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown

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

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US election: What Latino first-time voters want

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

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Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

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

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

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

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Japan's first passenger jet in decades put on hold

Plans for the Mitsubishi SpaceJet have been frozen due to budget cuts amid the virus downturn.

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Bushfire inquiry says Australia must prepare for 'alarming outlook'

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

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SpiceJet: Indian airline turns to seaplanes to boost travel

SpiceJet will fly the aircraft to the site of the world's tallest statue among its new routes.

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New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying.

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Australian on Qatar flight where women ‘invasively examined' left 'terrified'

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2020

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

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Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon

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

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Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate

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

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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

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

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

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

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Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

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

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Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

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

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Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns

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

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Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

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

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Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?

As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims?

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Furlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?

Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game.

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Job Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?

The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November.

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‘It’s all about survival now'

How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London?

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How do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?

Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available.

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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.

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United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing

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

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

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

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'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis

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

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Hornby: Model train maker steams ahead in lockdown

The company says sales increased by 33% in the first half of 2020, moving it back into profitability.

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Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space

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

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Old men, chocolate and Ivory Coast's bitter election

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

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Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

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

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"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

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

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Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave

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

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Coronavirus: Remote Marshall Islands records first cases

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

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Tony Chung: Hong Kong activist detained near US embassy charged

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

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Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era kidnap suspect 'eligible for extradition'

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

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Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei.

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US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insult

The US president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges no "false promises".

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US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns'

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

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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

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

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US election 2020: What to look out for on election night

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

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Halloween firms face up to a pandemic fright

Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back?

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'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'

Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries."

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'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

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

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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

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

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Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

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

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US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?

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

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

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

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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

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

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building

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

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Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row

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

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Next sees online lift but store sales drop by half

Next says future lockdowns of non-essential stores would cost it millions of pounds before Christmas.

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Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic

Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier after passenger numbers at Heathrow fall 84% because of Covid.

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World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first time since 1988

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

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Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island

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

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TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers.

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Polls open in Tanzania's general election

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

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Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster

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

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Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests.

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Orange County wildfires 'may have been started by electrical equipment'

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

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Surviving a week in Afghanistan

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

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US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president

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

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Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president

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

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US election: The sinking island voting for Trump

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

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US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch

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

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US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans

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

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‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?

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Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".

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Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

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

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

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

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'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia

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

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign

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

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Coronavirus: People 'rediscovering pleasure of reading', says Bloomsbury

The publisher best known for the Harry Potter titles says trading in recent months has been excellent.

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Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park'

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

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India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness

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

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BP returns to profit but pandemic weighs on demand

Despite a "challenging environment", the oil giant says it is "performing while transforming".

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Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money.

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Pakistan blast: At least seven dead in Peshawar school attack

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

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HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs

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

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HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs

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

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Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures

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

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Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway

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

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Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly.

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France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey

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

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

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

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Qian Xuesen: The scientist deported from the US who helped China into space

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

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

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

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Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam

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

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

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

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The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

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

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US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration

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

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US election 2020: What does it cost and who pays for it?

With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap.

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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

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

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures

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

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Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'not paying enough tax in developing world'

Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says.

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A third of Post Office cash machines to close

The move raises concerns that rural and deprived communities face being cut off from access to cash.

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Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

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

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Samsung shares rise on hopes of a shake-up after death of chairman

There is speculation that the heirs of chairman Lee Kun-hee might sell assets to meet a huge tax bill.

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Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.

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'It feels so good to be back dancing'

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold?

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Boots to offer 12-minute Covid nasal swab test

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms.

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'We're not going to control pandemic' admits Trump's chief of staff

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

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Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang

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

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China Communist Party plenum kicks off in Beijing

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

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Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution

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

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Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus

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

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'I went to school and woke up in intensive care'

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

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US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

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

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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

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

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US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together

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

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Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

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

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Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research.

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BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed?

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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

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

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal

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

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Covid-19: Lloyds staff to work from home until spring

Staff currently working from home because of the pandemic will be asked to do so until spring 2021.

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US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide's Covid diagnosis

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

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Coronavirus: Italy shuts cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight

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

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Doha airport in Qatar 'examined women internally' after newborn baby found

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

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From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands?

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

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'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose

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

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Europe's streets empty...again

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

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Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach

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

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Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine result could come by end of 2020

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

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Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament

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

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Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

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

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Misty Copeland: Ballet’s listening after George Floyd

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

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‘I owe £180,000 in tax and I haven’t told my wife’

How tax avoidance left one man struggling with debt and with secrets.

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UFC champion Nurmagomedov retires after victory

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

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Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

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

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Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

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

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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'

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

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at October 25, 2020 No comments:

Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive.

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at October 25, 2020 No comments:

My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer

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

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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru

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

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at October 25, 2020 No comments:

Dussehra: Covid-19 forces grand Hindu festival to go online

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

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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

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

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

US election 2020: President Trump casts his vote

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

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Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 13

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

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Paraguay finds seven bodies in container shipment from Serbia

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

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ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities

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

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Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment

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

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams

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

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Protests in Naples over possible lockdown

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

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The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

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

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Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions

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

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at October 24, 2020 No comments:

The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

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

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Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus

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

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at October 24, 2020 No comments:

George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack

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

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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

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

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US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil

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

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe

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

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The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants

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

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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world

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

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US man jailed for supplying guns used in San Bernardino shootings

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

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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

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

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United Nations at 75 plagued by new crises and cash crunch

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

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Chile's choice: Out with the old, in with the new?

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

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Week in pictures: 17-23 October 2020

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

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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

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

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Bihar elections: Crowds throng rallies amid coronavirus fear

Experts say that flouting coronavirus safety rules at rallies can have devastating consequences.

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Kristen Welker: Presidential debate moderator was 'clear winner' on social media

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

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Presidential debate 2020: Voters react to final Trump-Biden clash

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

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Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters

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

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden final debate fact-checked

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

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Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures

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

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Shoppers defy economic gloom in September

The amount of retail sales saw a 1.5% rise last month, boosted by DIY and garden items.

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Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China'

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

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South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive

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

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Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate

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

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism

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

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US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship

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

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Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China?

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

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Huawei 'forging forward' despite Trump sanctions

The phone maker is at the centre of the Trump administration's crackdown on Chinese tech firms.

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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row about Russia and China money

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

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Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children

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

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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

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

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Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: Surviving an assassination attempt to run for president

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

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India buzzes with fake news of 'civil war' in Pakistan

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

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Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online

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

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Covid: Why is coronavirus so deadly?

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 16 - 22 October 2020

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

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Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?

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

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

US approves massive $1.8bn arms deal for Taiwan

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

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Asia suffering "worst recession in living memory"

Economic growth for the region has been downgraded - despite China's emerging recovery.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies

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

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Australia aged care: Inquiry hears 50 sexual assaults happen each week

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success

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

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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

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

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Payment holidays: 'I can't afford to be out of work'

People needing a break from paying bills owing to coronavirus pressures will be judged differently from 31 October.

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More pollution expected from stay-home workers

Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, a report says.

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Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts.

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Covid: 'Perfect storm' causing employment tribunal backlog

Concerns are being raised over Covid-related delays for those who claim they lost jobs unfairly.

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CEO Secrets: Juggling kids and a new lockdown business

Meet the new mums who have started businesses in lockdown.

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Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Coronavirus: Italians find new ways to eat out

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

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Will cruise ships return to Venice?

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars'

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

End Sars protests: 'They shot at us – and we pay for the bullets'

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

US election 2020: A guide to the final presidential debate

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

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at October 22, 2020 No comments:

US election 2020: Has Trump delivered on his promises?

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

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Cocaine worth $500m found hidden in charcoal shipment

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

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End Sars protests: Growing list of celebrities pledge support for demonstrators

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

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Breonna Taylor: Grand jury 'not given chance to bring homicide charges'

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

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Mysterious Berlin attack targets 70 museum artefacts

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

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Afghanistan: Many killed and wounded in visa stampede

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

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at October 21, 2020 No comments:

Iceland PM keeps her cool as earthquake disrupts interview

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

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at October 21, 2020 No comments:

UK inflation rises after Eat Out to Help Out ends

The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show.

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UK borrowing jumps in September as Covid support continues

The government borrowed £36bn in September, the third-highest in any month since records began.

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EU asks: Is a vegetarian sausage really a sausage?

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

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at October 21, 2020 No comments:

Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

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

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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

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

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at October 21, 2020 No comments:

France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight

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

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at October 21, 2020 No comments:

Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT

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

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Cathay Pacific axes regional carrier and 8,500 jobs

Hong Kong’s flag carrier is closing Cathay Dragon and cutting jobs as part of a restructuring plan.

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Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT

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

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India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed border

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

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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments

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

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Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan

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

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Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart

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

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Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address.

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Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments

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

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Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic

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

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Coronavirus: 'I just wish my parents were still here'

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

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 900 inmates

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

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Yemen war: Mud-brick Seiyun Palace 'at risk of collapse'

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

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Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened'

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

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Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened'

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

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Danish submarine killer Madsen caught in prison escape

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

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France teacher attack: Mosque ordered to close over Facebook videos

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

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Why the US vote matters so much to Germans

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

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US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?

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

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Durex condom sales recover after virus rules relaxed

The maker of Dettol and Cillit Bang previously reported a big drop in demand for condoms across Europe.

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New Yorker's Jeffrey Toobin exposes himself in Zoom call

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

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Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic

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

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Robert Redford: Retired actor mourns the death of his son James aged 58

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

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Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma

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

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Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

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

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US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win?

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

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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

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

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Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity

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

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How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

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

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Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher

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

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Colorado battles a record-breaking wildfire

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

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US election: What can the US learn from other pandemic elections?

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

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Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'

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

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Monday, October 19, 2020

Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections

The country is close to being overwhelmed as the number of cases soars, the health minister warns.

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Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings

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

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Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country

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

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French Premier Joins Massive Nationwide Tributes to Teacher Beheaded by Islamic Terrorist

France's prime minister joined demonstrators on Sunday who rallied together across the country in tribute to a history teacher who was beheaded near Paris after discussing caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad with his class. 

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Touch-And-Go: US Spacecraft Sampling Asteroid for Return

After almost two years circling an ancient asteroid hundreds of millions of miles away, a NASA spacecraft this week will attempt to descend to the treacherous, boulder-packed surface and snatch a handful of rubble.

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Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid

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

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Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app

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

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Wild boar family killed by police in Rome children's playground

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

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The Countdown: A prophecy, crowds and a TikTok takedown

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

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France teacher attack: Police raid homes of suspected Islamic radicals

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

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Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK 'hypocrites'

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

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Former Flybe shareholder buys airline

The deal could see the regional carrier restart operations as soon as next year.

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Shanghai zoo fatal bear attack: Visitors see worker being killed

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

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Sir James Dyson to sell Singapore penthouse at a loss

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

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Sir James Dyson to sell his Singapore penthouse

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

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Alibaba increases stranglehold on Chinese shoppers

The tech giant is increasing its offline footprint by acquiring leading supermarket chain Sun Art.

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Crown Resorts: Australian casino operator faces laundering probe

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

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Chile protests turn violent on anniversary

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

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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

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

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EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

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

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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

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

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EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

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

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Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively'

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty.

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India coronavirus: The woman who ferries patients in a school bus

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

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Firms urged to get ready for new EU relationship

The government campaign says "Time is running out" but firms say there are still many unanswered questions.

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Covid-19: Italy tightens rules after coronavirus cases surge

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

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Coronavirus in Australia: Victoria to ease lockdown as cases fall

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

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Bolivia election: Voters head to polls for presidential race

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

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Religious Material Classified as 'Contraband' as Persecution by China's Communist Party Broadens

Religious persecution by China's communist party has intensified as government officials are pressuring Christians to follow specific rules and regulations or face the consequences.

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Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations

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

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

Palestinian official Erekat in Israel hospital

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

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Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan's home burnt down

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

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End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes 'assassination attempt'

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

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France teacher attack: 11th arrest in Samuel Paty murder case

Police have not released details of an 11th person arrested after the murder of teacher Samuel Paty.

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Covid-19: Firms warn of 'catastrophic' impact of new coronavirus rules

More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say.

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Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday

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

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Vietnam landslide: Rescuers search for survivors at barracks

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

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Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid

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

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Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

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

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ICYMI: Robot dolphins and a skeleton worth millions

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again

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

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US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

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

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‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’

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

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Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy'

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

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US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks

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

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How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

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

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Hong Kong campaigner Alexandra Wong 'won't give up fighting'

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

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Omar Bashir: ICC delegation begins talks in Sudan over former leader

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

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Thailand protests: Thousands rally for third straight day despite government ban

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

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Missing Hong Kong protester Alexandra Wong 'was held in mainland China'

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

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Pakistan stops bid to smuggle endangered falcons

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

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Suspect in Teacher's Beheading in France was Chechen Teen

A suspect shot dead by police after the gruesome beheading of a history teacher in an attack near Paris Friday was an 18-year-old Chechen, police said.

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Kenya's Jepchirchir breaks half-marathon record

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

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Jacinda Ardern's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge

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

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Civilians hit amid Armenia Azerbaijan conflict

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

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France teacher had received 'days of threats' before his brutal killing

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

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Hundreds queue in Yiwu, China for experimental Covid-19 vaccine

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

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Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

People will be banned from using hand-held devices to take photos under government proposals.

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Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'

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

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Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal

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

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Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair

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

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End Sars: How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global

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

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India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open

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

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US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims

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

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Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020

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

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Climate change action sidelined by Covid-19, say young activists

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

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How to get promoted when working from home

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

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Why Africa's animation scene is booming

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

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Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'

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

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Friday, October 16, 2020

Covid: Remdesivir 'has little or no effect' on survival, says WHO

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

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Covid: One-way 'travel bubble' opens between Australia and NZ

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

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British Airways fined £20m over data breach

The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner's Office.

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John Lewis chairman Sharon White targets new services to deliver growth

Boss Sharon White says the partnership is looking to online and a new range of services to deliver growth.

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Indian man rescued from mortuary freezer dies

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

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Man denied £1.7m payout by Betfred takes fight to High Court

Andy Green is suing bookmaker Betfred after it refused to pay up, citing a software error.

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Fukushima: Japan 'to release contaminated water into sea'

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

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Thailand blocks Change.org as petition against king gains traction

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

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Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: Mexico's ex-defence minister arrested in the US

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

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End Sars: Hated Nigerian police unit founder 'feels guilty'

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

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Pub chain JD Wetherspoon reveals first loss since 1984

Chairman Tim Martin criticises the government's "confusing" Covid restrictions as sales tumble.

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From End Sars to End Swat, Nigeria protests explained

How and why did Nigeria's End Sars protests turn into End Swat protests?

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden face voters' questions

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

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Disney updates content warning for racism in classic films

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

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Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs

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

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Brexit: EU leaders call for UK trade talks to continue

The UK's negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make "all future moves" towards a deal.

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Covid: One-way 'travel bubble' opens between Australia and NZ

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

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'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts.

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Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world

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

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Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line

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

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Viewpoint: Why Turkey is flexing its muscles abroad

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

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Inside Canada's decades-long lobster feud

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 October 2020

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

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport

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

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Yemen war: Mass prisoner swap under way

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

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Kyrgyzstan election: President Jeenbekov resigns after protests

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

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Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore lambasts ailing rivals

Fulham Shore says too many restaurants thought they could "swim like Mark Spitz" but were barely afloat.

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End Sars: Nigerian army warning amid anti-police brutality protests

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

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Marstons to cut up to 2,150 jobs amid new rules

The pub group says restrictions such as the Tier 3 measures in Liverpool will mean redundancies.

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Ryanair cuts back winter flight schedule

The airline says it is responding to increased flight restrictions imposed because of the pandemic.

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Heineken fined for forcing pubs to stock too many of its beers

The regulator fines the firm's pubs division £2m for "seriously and repeatedly" breaching rules.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenian PM admits significant casualties

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

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Australian police drop case against journalist who reported 'war crimes'

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

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I Am Greta: Movie tells climate activist's 'coming of age' story

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

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Virgin Australia boss quits ahead of new ownership

Paul Scurrah had reportedly clashed with Bain Capital over plans to make it a low cost-carrier.

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Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand

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

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A hit share market debut for BTS's music label

Big Hit Entertainment's shares more than doubled on debut on South Korea's Kospi exchange.

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I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick

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

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The rape survivors facing an ‘impossible choice’ in Brazil

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

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US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans

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

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Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks?

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

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Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years

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

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Kamala Harris asks Amy Coney Barrett: 'Do you believe climate change is happening?'

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is questioned by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Mehbooba Mufti: India frees top Kashmir politician after 14 months

Under a controversial law, she was allowed to be detained without charge for up to two years.

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Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?

What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy?

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Asos adds three million customers as profits soar amid pandemic

The online retailer now has 23.4 million customers, helping sales and profits to jump.

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Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995

Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds.

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Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award

A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020.

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New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech

The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.

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Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters

The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation.

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NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand

Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term.

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US elections: The African evangelicals praying for Trump to win

They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values.

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The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch.

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Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing

Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal.

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Philippines: Anger over death of baby separated from jailed mother

A Filipina newborn died two months after she was separated from her mother, a political detainee.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN

The world needs to rapidly raise investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events.

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Singapore Airlines sells out meals on parked plane

The airline is one of many carriers looking for new business models to make up for lost revenues.

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Trump Rally: ‘I’ll just give you a big, fat kiss’

In Florida, the president touts how ‘powerful’ he feels following his Covid diagnosis.

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Unemployment rate hits highest level in three years

The UK unemployment rate surged to 4.5% between June and August, official figures show.

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Peru opens Machu Picchu for single tourist stranded by Covid

A Japanese man waited almost seven months to enter the site after it was closed because of Covid.

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Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists

Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists.

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Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in her own words

What kind of justice might Amy Coney Barrett be? We take a look at her own words to find out.

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The battle over what US children learn about American history

As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform.

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Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gets emotional during speech

Observers suggest he may be trying to appear sympathetic in a difficult year for North Koreans.

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What does place that predicts US presidents say this time?

Vigo County in Indiana has backed every winning candidate since 1888, bar two.

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Leicester textile firms 'involved in money laundering'

Some of the companies involved have supplied Boohoo and Select Fashion, a BBC investigation finds.

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Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'

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

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Monday, October 12, 2020

Culture secretary disowns 'crass' dancer advert

Oliver Dowden says an advert suggesting that a ballerina retrain to work in "cyber" did not come from him.

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Australians sign Kevin Rudd's call for inquiry into Murdoch influence

More than 100,000 people support Kevin Rudd's call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch's media influence.

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Australians sign Kevin Rudd's call for inquiry into Murdoch influence

More than 100,000 people support Kevin Rudd's call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch's media influence.

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Power outage: Supply partially restored in parts of Mumbai

Power has been restored to large parts of the city since the rare outage on Monday morning.

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Hospitality firms threaten legal action over lockdown

Industry leaders will challenge new local restrictions that could force pubs and other venues to close.

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British Airways' boss replaced amid industry's 'worst crisis'

Alex Cruz leaves British Airways after four years with the airline, replaced by Aer Lingus' Sean Doyle.

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Bank of England questions banks over negative rates

The UK would be following in the footsteps of countries like Japan if it cuts the cost of borrowing.

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How Australia-China relations have hit 'lowest ebb in decades'

Recent tensions have read like a geopolitical thriller. But with so much at stake, how will the story end?

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China to test city of nine million over five days

It comes after Qingdao saw 12 new confirmed cases linked to a local hospital.

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North Korea: What we know about the 'massive' new missile on parade

A defence expert explains why a new missile displayed at a military parade is a threat to the US.

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Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean

The seismic research vessel Oruc Reis was at the centre of a row with Greece in August.

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US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading

The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.

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André do Rap: Brazil crime boss goes on the run after release from prison

André Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.

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Zimbabwe journalist: 'I was jailed for a month for exposing corruption'

A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Documentary claims to expose North Korea trying to dodge sanctions

A new film claims to expose the regime's efforts to evade international sanctions. But is any of it true?

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Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies

A local TV station says the suspect is a security guard it hired to protect its crew at protests.

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Covid: Trump 'no longer a transmission risk to others'

White House doctor Sean Conley gives the first update on the US president's health since Thursday.

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Covid: Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000

The country, which recently passed five million cases, has the world's second-highest number of dead.

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Belarus protests: Lukashenko holds meeting with opponents in jail

The meeting - supposedly on constitutional reform - comes amid two months of opposition protests.

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US election 2020: The other 1,214 candidates running for president

What unites a concert pianist, an IT technician and a crypto billionaire? The 2020 White House race.

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Irina Slavina: Final protest of Russian journalist who set herself on fire

Irina Slavina died in front of a Russian Interior Ministry building. Her friends say it was an act of protest.

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‘We were students negotiating with armed guerrillas for my father’s life’

When Miles Hargrove’s dad was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas, he asked a young friend to act as negotiator.

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Saturday, October 10, 2020

Khabarovsk: Police in Russia's far east break up anti-Kremlin protests

The far eastern city of Khabarovsk has seen months of protests after a popular governor was detained.

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US election 2020: Texas judge blocks postal voting restrictions

The governor of Texas wanted to limit the number of absentee ballot drop-off points in each county.

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Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana

The US state is still recovering from the damage caused by a previous hurricane in August.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire

The ceasefire, announced by the Russian foreign minister, comes after 10 hours of talks in Moscow.

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Hurricane Delta makes landfall in storm-battered Louisiana

The state is still recovering from the damage caused by another storm, Hurricane Laura, in August.

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Signs Saudis are edging towards historic Israel peace

A hard-hitting interview by a leading Saudi figure heightens speculation of a diplomatic earthquake.

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Week in pictures: 3 - 12 October 2020

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

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Why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry

Bentley's Astrid Fontaine explains why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry.

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Glass ceilings and black holes: How history was made in the 2020 science Nobels

What this year's science Nobel Prizes showed us about the darkest mysteries of the Universe.

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Friday, October 9, 2020

Australian boss fined over Belgian backpacker's fruit-picking death

Olivier Max Caramin collapsed from heat stress after picking fruit for hours in the sun.

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Hong Kong's last authentic junk in troubled waters

The image of a Chinese junk boat is a popular symbol of Hong Kong and recognised around the world.

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Once unknown Nigerian 'masterpiece' by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.

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Hong Kong's last authentic junk in troubled waters

The image of a Chinese junk boat is a popular symbol of Hong Kong and recognised around the world.

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Row over 'insult' to Indian dish Kamala Harris likes

The idli is a steamed rice cake appreciated by millions - including US VP candidate Kamala Harris.

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Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

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What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade'

Will Pyongyang use it to show it still has weapons capable of striking the US, after talks failed?

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Halle synagogue attack: Neo-Nazi trial revives horror of attack

A witness in the German trial returns to Halle, a year after the deadly attack at a synagogue.

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Tim Hortons' UK expansion to create 2,000 jobs

The Canadian chain plans to open drive-thru outlets in every major UK city in the next two years.

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UK chefs campaign for more political clout

The chefs want a minister for hospitality to fight for them during the pandemic.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

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

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Facebook deleting QAnon pages - But what is it?

This week Facebook announced it would be deleting all pages and accounts connected to the QAnon conspiracy theory.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

TalkTalk share price surges 16% on takeover offer by Toscafund

The bid offer from investment firm Toscafund values the telecoms firm at £1.1bn.

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'America was the winner' - voters on US debate

The BBC watched the stand-off between Harris and Pence with four US voters. What did they make of it?

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Movie-going could 'become extinct' warns director

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins gives a stark warning about the film industry as more movies are delayed.

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Movie-going could 'become extinct' warns director

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins gives a stark warning about the film industry as more movies are delayed.

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Australia partner visas to require English test under new law

Couples will need to prove their language skills to secure a partner visa, the government says.

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Four years and counting: The epic China-US takeover

The deadline for a Chinese firm's buyout of an American rival has already been extended 16 times.

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Kyrgyzstan election: Euphoria turns to insecurity as mob rule spreads

A power vacuum resulting from the seizure of parliament threatens to further destabilise the country.

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Four years and counting: The epic China-US takeover

The deadline for a Chinese firm's buyout of an American rival has already been extended 16 times.

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Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy

Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places too as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.

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Hathras case: A fatal assault, a cremation and no goodbye

The family of an Indian woman who died after an alleged gang rape by upper-caste men are in torment.

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Are wildfires the end of the Californian dream?

As unprecedented wildfires rage across the Golden State, Californians have been bearing the brunt.

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The friends who drove a bus behind the Iron Curtain

The men and women who drove across Europe in a double-decker bus that was older than them.

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Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere

The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems.

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Giant hogweed: One man's battle against 'toxic invader'

Oskars has spent eight years trying to stop an invasive toxic weed surrounding his home in Latvia.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Islamic State 'Beatles' on way to face US charges

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh will appear before a US federal court later, CBS reports.

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S Africa white farmers condemned for storming court

The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

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Billionaires see fortunes rise by 27% during the pandemic

Billionaires have grown their wealth by 27% during the crisis, with industrial and tech bosses earning most.

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Hurricane Delta Makes Landfall in Mexico as a Category 2, Will Grow 'Considerably Larger' Before Striking US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Delta made landfall in Mexico Wednesday as an extremely dangerous Category 2 storm, coming ashore near Puerto Morelos along the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.

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Pure Gym personal trainer sorry for 'very ill-judged' slavery post

Matt Simpson's post on PureGym's Facebook account said the workout was to mark Black History Month.

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Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

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France passes new law to protect child influencers

The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.

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Mexican tourist hotspot braces for hurricane

Forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula.

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Big Tech: Between a rock and a hard place

Whoever wins the US elections, Big Tech is about to get clobbered.

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September was the warmest on record, scientists say

Scientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures being driven up by emissions from human society.

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Johnny Nash: Reggae singer-songwriter dies aged 80

The American artist, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, dies of natural causes.

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Misleading India-China claims being shared online

Videos of the India-China border stand-off have been circulating - but they are not what they claim to be.

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Tech tales of love, sex and online abuse in India

The crowd-sourced Instagram art project documents women's experiences of online abuse.

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Kamala Harris v Mike Pence: Why this vice-president debate matters

Not usually considered a must-watch, this campaign's vice-presidential debate has taken on fresh importance.

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US Election 2020: Your most pressing questions answered

From contested elections to to the electoral college, we answer the burning questions you sent us.

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Kamala Harris: Where does she stand on key issues?

She's made history as the first black and Asian woman on a major US party ticket. What are her views?

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Navalny poisoning: Kremlin critic recalls near-death Novichok torment

Alexei Navalny tells the BBC his poisoning has left him struggling with sleep and muscular control.

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Greece Golden Dawn: Neo-Nazi party faces crime organisation verdict

The trial in Athens has lasted five years and 68 people are accused of criminal activities.

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Covid and Trump: The president's healthcare v the average American's

Luxury suites, experimental drugs and how the president's VIP Covid treatment differs from the norm.

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Coronavirus threatening expat exodus from the UAE

The foreign workforce is paying the price as the economy is squeezed by the virus.

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Kamala, Kashmir and Modi's friend all on ballot in US election

The Indian-American vote is being aggressively courted - by both sides - in this US election.

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Venezuelans brave 'brutal' migrant route made tougher by pandemic

Venezuelan migrants say their routes out have become even more dangerous due to Covid closures.

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Fighting Covid-19 in Afghanistan over the phone

The charity Teleheal helps fight coronavirus in Afghanistan by providing critical medical advice over the phone.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Cellmate: Male chastity gadget hack could lock users in

The Chinese maker of the toy has updated the app involved, but some users remain at risk.

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Covid can be airborne, US CDC guidelines now say

The US has updated its guidance to reflect how the virus can linger in the air, sometimes for hours.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan: Nikol Pashinyan insists Nagorno-Karabakh is 'land of Armenians'

The prime minister of Armenia defends its occupation of the disputed region in an interview with the BBC.

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Kyrgyzstan election: Sunday's results annulled after mass protests

The parliament building was stormed following allegations of vote-rigging in Sunday's election.

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Anti-virus creator John McAfee arrested over tax evasion charges

The anti-virus creator faces extradition to the US for allegedly failing to file tax returns.

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Robert Levinson: Iran told to pay $1.45bn to missing American's family

Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent, disappeared during a visit to an Iranian island in 2007.

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Sophie Pétronin: Hopes rise for release of French hostage in Mali

Sophie Pétronin was abducted in Mali in 2016 and is known as the last French hostage in the world.

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