The last US soldier leaves Afghanistan

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

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Covid threatens Singapore's business hub crown

The South East Asian country faces opposing pressures over the large number of workers from overseas.

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Mollie Tibbetts: Farm worker gets life for murdering Iowa student

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

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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident

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

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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless buses after accident

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

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Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war

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

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Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN

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

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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

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

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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

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

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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

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

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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

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

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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

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

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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

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

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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

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

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Taste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns

Britons are spending more on home delivered meals than before the pandemic struck.

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UK business confidence jumps to more than four-year high, survey finds

Lloyds survey finds North West England leads level of confidence despite caution over inflation.

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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

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

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Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

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

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From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan

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

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Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break

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

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Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

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

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Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'

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

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Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive

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

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Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike

The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but reportedly left nine Afghan civilians dead.

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Milan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats

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

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China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

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

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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars

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

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First ever female Paralympic gold medal for India

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

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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic

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

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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns

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

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Hurricane Ida's 150mph winds batter Louisiana

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

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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine

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

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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns

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

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Covid travel: Latest changes begin as seven countries go green

People arriving from Canada and Denmark are among those who will not need to isolate for 10 days.

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Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

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

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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

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

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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

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

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Affordable uniforms law will miss new school year

Parents are concerned that a law to make school uniforms cheaper will not be in place for September.

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Give UK workers four more bank holidays a year, says TUC

The trades union body says having just eight public holidays in England and Wales is "stingy" .

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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

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

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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

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

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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

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

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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

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

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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

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

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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

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

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'

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

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Hurricane Ida: 'Catastrophic' storm surge as winds move onshore

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

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Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

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

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Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers

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

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A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan

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

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Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack

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

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Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son

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

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Suit you sir? Not anymore at some M&S stores

The retailer no longer sells men's suits at more than half of its large stores as tastes turn casual.

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Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo

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

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What now for Afghans arriving in America?

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

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Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified'

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

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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

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

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

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

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Covid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices

Consumer group Which? says one retailer raised the price of a shed by 155% during the past two years.

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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

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

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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

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

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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

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

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Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban

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

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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

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

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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

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

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Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet

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

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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

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

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'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family'

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

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Afghanistan: Shukria Barakzai's whispered voice notes and dramatic escape

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

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Canada election: Justin Trudeau rally cancelled after angry protests

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

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'kills Isis-K militant'

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

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Hire UK workers to drive lorries, minister tells firms

The business secretary rejects calls to relax immigration rules as companies struggle to fill vacancies.

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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

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

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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

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

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

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

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Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary

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

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Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write

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

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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

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

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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

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

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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

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

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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

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

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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

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

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

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

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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

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

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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

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

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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

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

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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown

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

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

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

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Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity

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

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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

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

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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows

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

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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout

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

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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

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

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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout

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

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Covid-19: Florida doctor 'offered parents mask exemption letters for students'

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

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Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

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

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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

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

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Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

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

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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

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

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Why is there a chip shortage?

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

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

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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

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

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UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed

New research reveals the sharp decline of department stores since 2016 when BHS closed its doors.

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Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs

Benyamin Ahmed created a set of more than 3,000 whale images and sold digital tokens of them.

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The pubs and restaurants counting on Christmas cheer

In a bid to rebound from Covid plans for this year's festive season are under way.

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

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

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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows

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

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Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties

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

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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport

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

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Kabul airport attack: What do we know?

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

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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

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

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Travel changes make little difference, says airport boss

Charlie Cornish says the government should 'overhaul' its traffic light travel system.

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BA in talks over short-haul Gatwick flights

The airline confirmed it was talking with unions on plans to create a short-haul flight operation.

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Contactless payments dominated as lockdowns eased

Spending on cards rose inevitably as Covid restrictions were lifted in May, says UK Finance.

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Sports Direct owner's new boss offered potential £100m bonus

Michael Murray, Mike Ashley's future son-in-law, must more than double the share price to get the deal.

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Covid: Qantas says pandemic to cost billions in lost revenue

The Australian airline's boss described trading conditions as "diabolical", even domestically.

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Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears

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

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South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates

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

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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt

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

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South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates

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

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Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

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

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The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

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

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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

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

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The hard men removing squatters in Spain

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

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Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'

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

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Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'

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

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Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul

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

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NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages

Doctors across the country are being asked to delay tests due to a nationwide shortage of blood test tubes.

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Car production in July hits lowest level since 1956

Microchip shortages and staff being told to self-isolate has contributed to shortages in production.

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Uber and union bosses to meet after landmark deal on workers' rights

GMB and Uber pledge to end the "exploitation" of drivers who work for ride-hailing apps.

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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

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

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CEO Secrets: 'Tear up the business plan'

CEO Secrets: Brooklyn Brewery boss Eric Ottaway says - be ready to ditch your business plan.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says

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

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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

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

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Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women

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

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US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

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

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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover

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

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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover

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

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US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint

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

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Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening

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

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Fifa awarded $201m in forfeited funds after corruption probe by US Department of Justice

Fifa is to receive $201m (£146m) in forfeited funds seized during a corruption probe by the US Department of Justice.

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Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record?

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

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Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan'

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

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Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?

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

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Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine

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

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Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe'

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

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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

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

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Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?

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

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UK self-catering holiday prices soar in pandemic

Holidaymakers are paying an average of £300 more per week than before the pandemic, analysis suggests.

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UK companies 'perform better' with overseas owners

Lord Grimstone says Britain should not pull down the shutters on the flood of overseas takeover bids.

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Just Eat announces 1,500 new jobs in North East

The food delivery platform will invest £100m to create 1,500 new customer service roles.

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Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?

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

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How to keep your cool when the office heats up

Buildings that are too hot are bad for your health and productivity but simple measures can help.

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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss

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

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Goldman Sachs mandates vaccines for US staff and visitors

Staff, clients and visitors will all need to be double jabbed to enter to investment bank's offices.

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Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden

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

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US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint

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

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Virgin Hyperloop unveils new pod concept video

The high-speed evacuated-tube transportation company reveals its plans for passenger pods

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Afghan basketball star welcomed by new team in Spain

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

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Fire at Mexican offshore oil platform kills five

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

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Afghanistan: Sandhurst Sisterhood helping female Afghan soldiers to flee

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

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Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees

Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.

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Afghanistan evacuation: Bittersweet relief for interpreter now in UK

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

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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

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

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McDonald's UK restaurants run out of milkshakes

The fast-food chain confirms that supply chain issues have caused it to run out of the drinks.

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How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China

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

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal

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

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Kabul arrivals in the UK: 'We are the lucky ones'

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

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi halts UK launch plan

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

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Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation

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

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Didi: China ride-hailing giant halts plan to launch in UK

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

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Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline

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

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Retail survivors: The London shops that have been trading for centuries

Four London retail survivors explain how they are faring after 18 months of unprecedented turmoil.

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Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders

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

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Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans

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

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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

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

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The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend

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

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Retail bosses demand more protection for UK workers

Industry leaders are calling on the UK government to follow Scotland’s lead on protecting shop workers.

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Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle

Phone fraud, both via calls and text messages, has soared during the pandemic.

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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

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

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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

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

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Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide

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

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Hours without food or water in Kabul airport 'hell'

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

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Anti-Taliban resistance group says it has thousands of fighters

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

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UK recovery slows as staff shortages plague firms

August has seen an "abnormally large slowdown" in economic activity, says a closely watched survey.

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Joséphine Baker to be first black woman to enter France's Panthéon

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

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Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase

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

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Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect

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

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Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport

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

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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods

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

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business

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

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business

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

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Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism

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

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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle

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

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Gambling: Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows

Areas with the highest number of betting shops per capita include Glasgow, Liverpool and Middlesbrough.

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Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'

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

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Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'

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

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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

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

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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

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

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

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

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Covid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices

More than 80 Covid test firms are issued with warnings and could be removed from the government's website.

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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

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

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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

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

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C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety

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

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Wildfires: Provence wine producers assess impact of destruction

There are fears the fires that have hit rosé vineyards in Provence will push up prices.

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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players

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

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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread

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

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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane

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

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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84

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

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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?

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

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Climate change: Will I still be able to fly in a net zero world?

A new study asks if lifestyle changes including an end to flying will be necessary to reach net zero?

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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history

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

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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

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

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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

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

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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

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

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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall

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

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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

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

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Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage

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

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Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport

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

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Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour

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

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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

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

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Greece erects fence at Turkey border amid warnings of Afghan migrant surge

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

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R. Kelly aide says he paid bribe for singer to marry Aaliyah

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

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'I play carrom with my feet'

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

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Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means

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

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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021

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

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

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

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Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule

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

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Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return

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

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Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too

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

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How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule

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

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House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up

The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says.

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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

The BBC witnesses scenes of chaos and panic as thousands still crowd Kabul's airport.

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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

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

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Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

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

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New visas urged to tackle EU lorry driver shortage

A lorry driver shortage is leaving shelves empty, and one group wants 10,000 EU visas granted to solve it.

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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

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

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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

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

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'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover

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

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Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'

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

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Covid: Sydney extends lockdown and puts two million under curfew

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

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Britney Spears investigated over dispute with employee

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

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What's behind the rising gun violence in the US?

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

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'We felt free': Cubans remain defiant in face of protest crackdown

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

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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train

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

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OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation

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

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Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says

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

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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

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

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Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020

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

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Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans

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

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Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future

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

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Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

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

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Covid career changers: ‘Do something you love’

Young people say their career prospects and businesses have taken a financial hit from Covid.

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Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit

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

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Love and money: Why breaking-up is so hard to do

More people are looking for help in paying for divorces after relationships ended during Covid.

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OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content

The online subscription site will prevent users from posting content showing 'sexually explicit conduct'.

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Morrisons backs US firm's improved takeover offer

The supermarket has agreed to a bid worth £7bn from a US private equity group, ditching a lower offer from another firm.

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Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul

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

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Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests

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

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The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

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

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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

The e-commerce giant reportedly wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores.

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Apple censors engraving service, report claims

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

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Afghanistan crisis: 'Many here will be deeply fearful for their future'

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

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Tokyo 2020: First Covid case detected at Paralympic village

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

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Former Netflix staffers charged for making $3m from insider trading

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

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Haiti earthquake: The forgotten villages cut off from help

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

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Former Netflix staffers charged for making $3m from insider trading

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

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Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind

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

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Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees

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

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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war

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

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Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit

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

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No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake

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

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India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost'

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

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Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching

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

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable'

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

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

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

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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?

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

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

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

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FTSE bosses earn 86 times more than average worker in 2020

The bosses of Britain's biggest public companies earned 86 times the average full-time wage last year.

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PCR Testing ‘rip off’: Watchdog warned government in April

The Competition and Markets Authority has hit back at claims it has been ‘slow to react’ to consumers being ‘ripped off’ by Covid test providers.

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Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'

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

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'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'

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

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Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg

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

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40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach

More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach.

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Price rises slow down driven by clothes discounts

The inflation rate fell to 2% in July, down from 2.5% the previous month.

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Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

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

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Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket

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

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US left too quickly, says Afghan bank governor

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

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Covid: Australia's Qantas says all staff must be vaccinated

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

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Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000

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

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Covid: Australia's Qantas says all staff must be vaccinated

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

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US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal

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

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How technology in the air battles fires on the ground

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

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The little-known human stories behind emoji designs

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

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How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

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

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Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia

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

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Trendy shoffices and pizza ovens raised lockdown fire risks

Insurer Zurich says residential outbuilding fires rose by 16% last year compared with 2019.

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Trials of shared banking hubs to be extended

The two trial projects allow different banks to operate from the same premises after branches closed.

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CEO Secrets: Don't ask for all your funding up front

Don't ask for all your funding at once, says Zazuu CEO Kay Akinwunmi, but in smaller chunks.

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Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet?

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

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Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face

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

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Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?

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

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US left too quickly, says Afghan bank governor

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

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California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear

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

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Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban

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

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Home Depot 'discriminated against BLM supporter'

The US DIY chain tried to stop a worker from raising issues of racial harassment with managers, a watchdog claims.

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Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

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

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UK job vacancies at record high as wages tick up

Job vacancies hit 953,000 while average pay rises 7.4%, official figures show.

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Bob Dylan denies sexually abusing girl in 1965

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

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Afghanistan: Facebook confirms it bans all Taliban-related content

Technology firms face challenges on how to handle content created by the group and its supporters.

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Images show decline of California's 'life source'

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

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Peter Karlsson: The painful verdict on Swedish ice hockey player's 1995 killing

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

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Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet?

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

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The Taliban storm across Afghanistan.

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

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Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?

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

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No need to swap data for drinks, says privacy body

Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog.

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Covid testing is rip-off, says former regulator

Lord Tyrie, ex-boss of the competition watchdog, says it was slow to react to complaints about providers.

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What next for Afghanistan's economy?

Now that the Taliban are back in control of the country, can its financial system function?

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Love and money: 'I borrowed from a friend, it went wrong'

After sleeping on the night bus with her daughter, Jo was forced to borrow money.

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Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?

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

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Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP

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

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Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan

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

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Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX

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

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US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans

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

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Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full

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

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Afghanistan: Why is there a war?

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

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Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover

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

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

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

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Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX

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

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Pingdemic: 'We got close to complete shutdown'

Businesses say self-isolation rule changes will have a "massive impact" on reducing staff shortages.

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How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.

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Afghanistan: US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country

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

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Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows

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

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Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows

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

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Zambia election: Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema declared winner

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

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CCTV watchdog criticises Hikvision Uyghur response

UK surveillance camera commissioner criticises failure to answer "basic questions".

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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

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

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India's dancing cop becomes internet star

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

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There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

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

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

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

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Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

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

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Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

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

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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

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

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House prices fall for first time this year

House prices have fallen for the first time this year as demand for bigger houses shrinks.

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Watchdog urges tighter rules for ticket firms

The Competition and Markets Authority calls for stronger laws to tackle illegal ticket resales.

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Streaming service DAZN seeks to shake up TV sport

Boss James Rushton has ambitious expansion plans for the service dubbed "the Netflix of sport".

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Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

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

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Efforts to curb energy tariffs 'greenwashing'

The government is reviewing whether all so-called green tariffs are really good for the environment.

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How can new technology protect outdoor workers?

Working outdoors in extreme heat can be deadly, new tech and better protection for workers could help.

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Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

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

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Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

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

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Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

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

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Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as president flees

The militants are close to taking total control now that US-led forces have all but withdrawn.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search rubble for survivors

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

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ICYMI: Little Amal the walking refugee puppet and Perseid meteor shower

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

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Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul

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

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Germany football legend Muller dies aged 75

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

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Taliban spokesman tells BBC they are 'awaiting a peaceful transfer of power'

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

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Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake

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

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Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

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

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Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

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

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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

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

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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

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

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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

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

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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

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

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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

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

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Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

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

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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

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

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Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair

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

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Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts

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

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Japan floods: Residents rescued as torrential rain threatens homes

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

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Afghan conflict: Taliban near Kabul and attack northern stronghold

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

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Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake

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

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Australia: New South Wales 'in worst ever Covid situation'

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

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Sarah Rainsford on Russia: 'I've been told I can't come back - ever'

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

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Afghanistan in serious danger - President Ghani

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

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Japan rain: More than a million residents told to seek shelter

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

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Nanci Griffith: Folk and country singer-songwriter dies aged 68

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

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Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty sued by sex assault victim

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

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Nicaragua: Police raid offices of La Prensa newspaper

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

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Afghans living under Taliban lament loss of freedoms

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

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Myanmar: The woman who jumped to her death while fleeing police

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

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Viewpoint: Why Twitter got it wrong in Nigeria

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

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Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul

US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul.

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Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban

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

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Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions?

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

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Afghan war: Kabul's young women plead for help as Taliban advance

They feel abandoned by the democratic world they thought they were part of, writes Yalda Hakim.

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Cost of NHS Covid tests for UK arrivals reduced

Sajid Javid reduces the cost of NHS travel tests ahead of a review into the pricing of all test providers.

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Will I ever be able to fly without feeling guilty again?

More efficient planes and sustainable fuels could lower air travel's impact, but not for a while.

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Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir released from prison on parole

Critics say the move raises fresh questions about the preferential treatment of business leaders.

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Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand

The multi-million dollar production is one of the most expensive shows in the history of television.

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North Korea airs Olympics coverage days after it ends

Korean Central Television airs a women's football match that was actually played last month.

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Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand

The multi-million dollar production is one of the most expensive shows in the history of television.

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Taliban claim capture of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city

The fall of Afghanistan’s second largest city would be a crushing blow for the government.

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Can Americans pull the plug on petrol-powered cars?

Joe Biden wants half of all cars sold in the US to be zero emission by 2030 - but getting there won't be easy.

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Kiwi Chow: The filmmaker who took Hong Kong's protests to Cannes

Kiwi Chow's film about the 2019 protests was screened in Cannes - and it has a controversial title.

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Firms want help to measure their carbon footprint

Many small businesses say they lack the resources needed to calculate their carbon footprint.

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Photographer, farmer and plasterer job ads rise

The last three weeks have seen the highest numbers of new job postings since mid-May, research shows.

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The $8bn EV company you’ve probably never heard of

Electric vehicle firm Arrival is worth $8bn (£5.7bn) - and is only making vans, buses and taxis.

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How we can all get more high-quality sleep

The pandemic has led to a sharp increase in insomnia, but some firms are now helping their staff.

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Afghanistan: Desperation as thousands flee the Taliban

Yogita Limaye reports from a camp in Kabul where thousands who have been displaced by violence seek refuge.

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Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly

The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate.

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The murderous crime wave sweeping Israel's Arabs

Many killings often go unsolved, with blame being put on the police.

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Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021

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

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365 dates: Indian serial dater Sunder Ramu still looking to meet his target

Tamil actor Sunder Ramu's dates are not all romantic ones - and his aim is not just to find love.

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The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture

Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money.

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Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'

"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music?

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US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth

Newly released data from the 2020 survey indicates slow population growth and a more multiracial US.

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Crypto heist hacker returns most of the stolen funds

In notes sent to the blockchain, the hacker claimed to be offered a reward for returning the assets.

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Wagner: Gaddafi's son faces arrest over Russian mercenaries

A warrant is issued against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after a BBC investigation into mercenaries in Libya.

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Life in a town taken by the Taliban in Afghanistan

BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani reports from a town in Afghanistan recently taken by the Taliban

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Northern Turkey hit by severe flash flooding

Seventeen people have reportedly died, with more than 1,400 people evacuated from the areas affected.

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Former K-pop star Seungri jailed for gambling and organising sex work

Seungri, whose former band Big Bang has sold 140 million records, is given a three-year prison term.

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Afghanistan: Taliban take 10th provincial capital as Ghazni falls

The fall of Ghazni, south-west of Kabul, brings the militants closer to the Afghan capital.

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Hamas rocket fire a war crime, Human Rights Watch says

The attacks, which killed 13 people in Israel in May, violated the laws of war, a probe finds.

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Afghanistan war: Veterans reflect on troops leaving country

The two veterans have opposing views on whether the conflict has had a positive effect.

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China says crackdown on business to go on for years

The five-year plan comes soon after a major clampdown on several big technology and education firms.

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UK economy grows 4.8% as Covid restrictions ease

Retail, restaurants and hotels show strong growth between April and June but data misses forecasts.

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China says crackdown on business to go on for years

The five-year plan comes soon after a major clampdown on several big technology and education firms.

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Tourist helicopter crashes into Russian lake

A helicopter with 16 people on board has crashed into a lake in the far east of the country.

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Australian capital Canberra goes into snap lockdown

The one-week lockdown comes after Canberra recorded its first case of Covid-19 for more than a year.

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New Zealand borders to remain closed for rest of the year

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her priority was vaccinating the population by the end of 2021.

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Quarantine hotel rules face legal challenge

Travellers affected by the government's quarantine hotel policy are seeing a judicial review of the regulations.

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CEO Secrets: Foot Locker boss shares his advice

Richard Johnson, CEO of Foot Locker, reflects on the lessons of the pandemic for business leaders.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet Tokyo's youngest Olympic champion

After the sport's debut in the Olympics, athletes say people are seeing it in a whole new light.

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Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria

The payment marks the end of a long-running legal battle over a spill during the 1967-70 Biafran War.

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Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds

The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain.

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How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves

Local governments are getting creative when it comes to tackling frequent and extreme heat.

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The shopkeeper saving his island from wildfires

Spyros isn't a firefighter, but when his home was threatened with wildfires, he decided to take action.

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Afghanistan war: Do the Taliban want to conquer or compromise?

The BBC speaks to two high profile figures in its chain of command who have very different messages.

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Boohoo boss: 'We're not a throwaway fashion brand'

The boss of fast fashion retailer Boohoo tells the BBC it is committed to being more sustainable.

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Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds

The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain.

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Polish parliament passes controversial media bill

Opponents say the plans are an attempt to silence a TV channel critical of the government.

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Weight Watchers shares dive as people put diets on hold

Shares in the Oprah Winfrey-backed company drop 25% as subscriber numbers fall after lockdown.

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Italy may have registered Europe's hottest temperature on record

If the registered reading is verified, it will be hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe.

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Working from home job adverts rise

Recruitment firms say an increasing number of jobseekers now expect flexible working "as the norm".

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China to ban karaoke songs with 'illegal content'

Songs that fall under this category include those that endanger national or territorial integrity.

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Gower salt marsh lamb receives protected status

The meat from lambs born and bred on the Gower Peninsula is now protected from copycat rivals.

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Deliveroo demand holds up despite lockdown easing

First results from the food delivery firm see first-half losses narrow to a pre-tax loss of £104.8m.

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China tech giant Xiaomi aims at smartphone global top spot

The comments come as the Beijing-based firm celebrates the 10th anniversary of its first smartphone.

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Michael Spavor: Canadian jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges

Michael Spavor's sentencing is the latest development in a diplomatic spat between the two countries.

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Kathy Hochul: Who is New York's first female governor?

The history-making Democrat will take the role after Andrew Cuomo resigned over harassment claims.

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Fenty Beauty: How make-up helped Rihanna become a billionaire

Rihanna makes more money from her make-up than from her music and acting work.

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Zambia election: Young voters may hold the cards

Zambia will vote on Thursday amid growing concern about high unemployment and inflation.

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Euro Auctions sold to Ritchie Bros for £775m

The Dromore company, set up in 1998, has grown to have more than 200 staff across 14 countries.

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Wildfires: How are they linked to climate change?

A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years?

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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana

Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.

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Winchester is now the least affordable UK city to buy a home

Winchester has leapfrogged Oxford to become the UK’s least affordable city to buy a home, says a survey.

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Sharing apps are booming but will the kindness continue?

The pandemic sparked a surge in activity for sharing apps like Olio but has the trend run its course?

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Afghanistan war: Biden says he does not regret troop withdrawal

The US president says Afghan leaders need to fight for their nation, as more cities fall to the Taliban.

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Cuomo resigns as New York governor

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces his resignation after sexual harassment inquiry.

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Wagner: Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed

A Samsung tablet obtained by the BBC unveils chilling details of how mercenaries fought in Libya’s war.

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Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign

Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia.

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Poland's ruling coalition frays on eve of key media vote

The prime minister sacks his deputy, who opposed a controversial change to the country's media law.

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Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist

Thousands of digital tokens have been stolen by hackers in one of the largest cryptocurrency heists.

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Amazon to pay out over defective third party goods

The shopping giant will compensate customers who are harmed by defective goods sold in the US.

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Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

Algeria is one of several Mediterranean countries to face devastating wildfires.

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I Am Legend screenwriter dismisses anti-vax claims based on film's plot

A sci-fi writer hits back at unfounded rumours that Covid jabs turn people into zombies.

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TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020

The Chinese app's popularity comes even after former President Donald Trump tried to ban it in the US.

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China: Canadian citizen loses appeal against death penalty

The verdict comes as an extradition battle in Canada for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is ongoing.

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Marburg virus: Man who died in Guinea found to have disease

A man who died is found to have had the highly infectious virus, the first human case in West Africa.

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Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day

The system being tested should spot the disease long before symptoms or obvious brain signs develop.

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Malaysian singer dies of Covid days after giving birth

Siti Sarah Raisuddin never got to hold her newborn son, who was delivered via a three-hour surgery.

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Apple defends new photo scanning child protection tech

The tech giant has insisted that its new technology will not be used to spy on its users.

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Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill TV reporter

Men claiming to represent Mexico's most powerful drug cartel accused the anchor of unfair coverage.

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser files civil lawsuit in US

Virginia Giuffre alleges the Duke of York sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old.

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Apple defends new photo scanning child protection tech

The tech giant has insisted that its new technology will not be used to spy on its users.

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China sues Tencent over WeChat Youth Mode

Authorities allege the messaging app is violating Chinese law that aims to protect minors.

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Olympic medals: An alternative table - with US 15th

How would the medals table look if population and wealth was taken into account?

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Greece fires: PM apologises as blazes rage on Evia island

Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is facing an unprecedented natural disaster, as public anger grows.

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Biden's plan to tackle racism with roads

An infrastructure package that seeks to address inequality gets a mixed reception on the ground.

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Why South Korean women are reclaiming their short hair

Thousands proudly show off their short hair after an Olympic athlete is criticised for her haircut.

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Fashion photographer: 'The world doesn't see this part of Afghanistan'

Fatimah Hossaini is a fashion photographer in Afghanistan and wants to use her work to help women be seen.

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Second hand car sales soar amid shortage of new models

Used car transactions have more than doubled in the last few months, according to the industry body.

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Can technology help authors write a book?

Writing a novel is notoriously difficult, but technology may give the writer a helping hand.

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Andrew Cuomo: Time's Up leader resigns over ties to governor

Roberta Kaplan was accused of trying to discredit a woman who said Mr Cuomo had harassed her.

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Friends narrowly escape flooding elevator

Three residents were caught in a storm surge in Omaha, Nebraska, and recorded their ordeal.

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Afghanistan: Why is there a war?

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

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US job vacancies hit a record 10.1 million

It comes amid reports the country is still facing a labour shortage in sectors such as labour and hospitality.

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R Kelly: Jury selection begins in singer's sex trafficking trial

The R&B singer appears in court in New York, as potential jurors are questioned ahead of his trial.

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Deliveroo: German rival buys stake in delivery platform

Delivery Hero's comments about Deliveroo send its shares soaring to new heights since going public.

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SFO probes Gavin Woodhouse over suspected care home fraud

The Serious Fraud Office has launched a fraud investigation into care home entrepreneur Gavin Woodhouse

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Ocado to allow staff to work remotely from abroad

Employees can decide where they work for one month a year as more firms rethink workplace policies.

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Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'

Heating from humans has caused irreparable damage to the Earth that may get worse in coming decades.

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Nigerian Igbo Jewish leader arrested with Israeli visitors freed

Lizben Agha was held for weeks without charge after becoming caught up with the three men's arrest.

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Afghanistan war: Taliban push on while rejecting truce

The militant group spurns international calls for a ceasefire, as it continues to gain ground.

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Saudi oil giant Aramco sees profits soar by almost 300%

The results were boosted by a rise in oil prices and a recovery in demand after the pandemic.

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Andrew Cuomo: Top aide to governor resigns amid scandal

Melissa DeRosa worked as a senior aide to Andrew Cuomo, who has been accused of sexual harassment.

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'Smallest baby at birth' home after 13 months in hospital

Kwek Yu Xuan weighed only 212g - the weight of an apple - when she was born in Singapore last year.

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Alibaba to sack manager accused of rape, according to memo seen by BBC

The move comes after a woman's allegations of sexual assault went viral on Chinese social media.

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Quan Hongchan: Chinese teen diving star's village mobbed by fans

Quan Hongchan's village has been sealed off after crowds of people searching for selfies came there.

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Alibaba to sack manager accused of rape, according to memo seen by BBC

The move comes after a woman's allegations of sexual assault went viral on Chinese social media.

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Thailand man charged over death of Swiss tourist near waterfall

The 27-year-old man has been charged with murdering the 57-year-old woman.

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Dixie Fire: Firefighters tackles historic California wildfire

The Dixie Fire has burned through more than 463,000 acres and could take weeks to extinguish.

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Climate change: Landmark UN report set to reveal findings

The report will be a "massive wake-up call" to governments to cut emissions, environmental experts say.

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