HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.

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How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come.

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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: The Kashmiri skier taking India to Beijing

Slalom champion Arif Khan is India's first athlete to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond.

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WHO Warns Against Over-Reaction To Omicron

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Tuesday that some countries were introducing blanket measures against the Omicron coronavirus variant that may not be necessary and...

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"It Was Scary": How South African Scientists Spotted 'Omicron' Variant

On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life.

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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

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

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The Papers: New booster target and 'don't cancel Christmas'

The front pages focus on the aim to offer boosters to all adults in England by the end of January.

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Cycling saved my life - now I need to finish round-the-world challenge

Josh Quigley wants to complete the round-the-world cycle which set him on the road to recovery.

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SL vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain Plays Spoilsport After Windies Show

West Indies dominated proceedings on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday before rain played spoilsport and brought and early end to play.

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Omicron-Specific Booster Shot Possible: Adar Poonawalla To NDTV

A designer version of Covishield, meant for new Covid variant Omicron, could be possible, Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla told NDTV today. A call on will be taken in another two weeks,...

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Harlow: Husband's anguish over seven-hour ambulance wait

Michael Drewett's wife Alison, who later died, was left waiting at The Princess Alexandra in Harlow.

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Ronaldo Hits Back At Claim He Wants To Beat Messi's Ballon d'Or Haul

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a "disrespectful" claim that his only remaining ambition is to win the Ballon d'Or more times than Lionel Messi.

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3 Students Killed, 6 Injured In 2021's "Deadliest" US School Shooting

Three students were killed and six other people including a teacher were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a high school in rural Oxford, Michigan, local police said.

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Goa Forward Party, Former Key BJP Ally, To Join Congress In State Polls

Vijay Sardesai was accompanied by his party colleague Vinod Palyekar, and independent MLA Prasad Shashikant Gaonkar. GFP has three MLAs in the 40-member state assembly.

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Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

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

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

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

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Covid: Are Christmas parties being cancelled over Omicron?

Restauranteurs say they are worried Christmas parties will not go ahead this year over Covid fears.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

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

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Storm Arwen: Thousands face an 'exhausting' fifth night in the dark

Thousands of homes in north-east England are braced for another night without heat or lighting.

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

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

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Some supermarkets will not enforce mask wearing

Most supermarkets are taking a light touch when it comes to new face mask rules.

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Norwich retailers, shoppers and commuters on mask-wearing

The reintroduction of mandatory face coverings on public transport and in shops comes into force.

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MPs back setting new-build house ground rent at one peppercorn a year

People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts.

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Covid: 'We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend'

As worries emerge over a new Covid variant, hospitality fears it could thwart the busiest time of year.

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Brit Awards: Bree Runway, Lola Young and Holly Humberstone tipped for rising star prize

BBC Sound Of runner-up Holly Humberstone, Bree Runway and Lola Young are tipped as ones-to-watch.

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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

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

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Is the British media Islamophobic?

Wajed Iqbal won damages of £180k after the Mail on Sunday falsely linked him to a grooming gang.

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Labour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?

With fewer Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.

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University strikes: Will classes be cancelled?

Staff at dozens of universities are striking this week.

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AC Milan v Red Star Belgrade: Arrigo Sacchi's 'Immortals' & their brush with death

In November 1988, AC Milan travelled to Belgrade for a European Cup tie that would see one of their team-mates needing on-pitch resuscitation.

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Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones.

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Actor Mark Bonnar revisits his dad's famous concrete hippos

Growing up, Scottish actor Mark Bonnar thought it was normal to have a dad whose job was making concrete hippos for new towns.

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Storm Arwen: Thousands spend fourth night without power

Energy firms say the storm has caused "catastrophic damage" with north east Scotland the worst hit.

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Newspaper headlines: Booster jabs 'scramble' and Maxwell goes on trial

The front pages focus on the expansion of the booster rollout and the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Lionel Messi Wins Men's Ballon d'Or For Seventh Time

Messi won the last edition of the Ballon d'Or in 2019 before last year's awards were cancelled due to the pandemic. He also won in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and in 2015.

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Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.

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Low Carb Diet: Diet Tips And Easy Recipes That Will Help You Keep Healthy During Winters

If you are planning to embark on the journey of a low-carb lifestyle, here are some tips and recipes that might help.

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Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine

Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records.

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Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi wins award as best player in world football for seventh time

Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for a seventh time.

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

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

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Christmas bleatings from Shaun the Sheep in BBC One idents

Shaun the Sheep to shepherd in Christmas on BBC One with festive idents.

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Army laddish culture comment a mistake, Gen Sir Nick Carter says

Gen Sir Nick Carter says he would have "preferred not to use that term" while discussing women in the forces.

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Signs life is returning to normal at I’m A Celeb

Live episodes are set to return on Tuesday after damage was caused to the set by Storm Arwen.

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The Papers: Boosters 'for all adults' amid 'fight to save Xmas'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the latest developments surrounding the Omicron variant.

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Emma Day murder: Sister of mother killed by ex calls for changes

The Met and Child Maintenance Service have admitted faults were made in the handling of Emma Day's case.

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

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

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How Britain protects its nuclear material

This highly specialised team guards Britain's radioactive stockpiles.

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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

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

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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

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

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Shivraj Chouhan Warns Minister Over Remark On Upper-Caste Women

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said he had warned a ministerial colleague for making a controversial statement about "upper-caste women".

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The underwater 'kites' generating electricity as they move

Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.

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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

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

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Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help

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

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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

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

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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

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

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Can 'Omicron' Covid Variant Be Detected Using PCR Testing? WHO Says...

While PCR tests can detect infection with Omicron, studies are looking to whether the Covid-19 variant of concern has any impact on other test types, the WHO said Sunday.

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UP Police Claim Twist To Sensational Prayagraj Murders, Blame Dalit Man

A 23-year-old Dalit man has been arrested in the case involving the murder of a Dalit family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

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Last Solar Eclipse of 2021: When, How to Watch, Visibility

The last solar eclipse of 2021 will occur on December 4. People in the Southern Hemisphere will be able to experience a total or partial eclipse of the Sun. A solar eclipse takes place when the...

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Watch: Neymar Twists Ankle In Horrific Freak Injury During Ligue 1 Match

Ligue 1: Neymar was at the receiving end of a horrific tackle during PSG's recent match against Saint-Etienne. The PSG attacker twisted his ankle and was stretchered off.

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Taiwan Scrambles To Ward Off Chinese Jets As Xi Jinping Meets Top Brass

Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Sunday to warn away 27 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the latest increase in tensions across the Taiwan...

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

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

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First Image Of 'Omicron' Variant Shows Many More Mutations Than Delta

The new Covid variant Omicron has many more mutations than the Delta variant, according to a first "image" of this new variant initially detected in South Africa, produced and published by the...

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

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

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Covid: Secondary school pupils in England advised to wear masks

Ministers want to make sure education settings are "as safe as possible" amid new variant fears.

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

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

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

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

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All-party groups: Calls for stronger anti-lobbying rules for MPs

MPs face tighter rules on second jobs - but what about lobbying through all-party groups?

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Migrant crisis: The Channel beaches that host a lethal trade in human hope

The journeys migrants make across the Channel are book-ended with beaches that tell the story of the crisis.

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

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

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

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

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Balloons, Relief At Dutch Airport As Tourists Beat Covid Strain Shutdown

Relieved passengers on a flight from South Africa streamed into Amsterdam's Schiphol airport Saturday, in stark contrast to the previous day when fears about a new Covid-19 variant sparked chaos.

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Watch: Highway Near Chennai Flooded, 3,000 In Relief Camps After Rain

An arterial road connecting Chennai with Trichy was cut off one-way on Saturday morning after waters from five overflowing lakes flooded the highway as the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu received...

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

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

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The Papers: Mandatory masks and moving memories of Channel migrants

Most of today's papers report on new Covid restrictions, after first cases of Omicron were detected.

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Taliban Says It Won't Interfere In "Internal Affairs" Of Other Countries

The Taliban co-founder and now prime minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund pledged Saturday that his government will "not interfere" in other countries' internal affairs.

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Israel To Ban Entry Of Foreigners From All Nations Over New Covid Strain

Israel on Saturday said it would ban the entry of all foreigners into the country, making it the first country to shut its borders completely in response to the potentially more contagious 'Omicron'...

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Sydney Starts Urgent Testing After 2 Covid Cases On Africa Flight

Health officials in Australia's Sydney have begun urgent testing after two people who arrived on a flight from southern Africa overnight tested positive to the coronavirus, raising concerns that a...

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Mandira Bedi's Post For The "Love" Of Her Life Vir Is Everything

The actress loves to spend time with her children

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Storm Arwen: Tree fall in Bridgend narrowly misses woman

A woman had a lucky escape after a tree fell just feet away from where she was standing.

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5-Year-Old Shot Dead By Teen Making Social Media Video In US: Police

A five-year-old child was shot and killed in Minnesota by a teen who was filming a social-media video with friends, police said.

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In Case You Didn't Know How Grand Ivor's Proposal To Alanna Panday Was

And, our day was made

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7 Food Tips That May Help You Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

Simple lifestyle changes can go a long way in achieving a healthy digestive system - eating healthy being one of the key tips.

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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

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

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UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant

Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations...

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Storm Arwen: Third person dies as gale-force winds hit UK

A third person dies after the storm and thousands of homes are left without power in Storm Arwen.

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'He is the perfect signing' - is Jota key to Liverpool's success?

Liverpool have scored more goals after 13 games than in any other top-flight season, so is "perfect signing" Diogo Jota key to their success?

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A 10,000% Jump Makes Indonesia Data Firm World's Top-Gaining IPO

A cloud data service provider partly owned by an Indonesian tycoon has delivered the worlds best-performing initial public offering this year, jumping more than 100 fold since its share float in...

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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

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

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World Trade Body's Major Conference Postponed Over New Covid Strain

Next week's World Trade Organization ministerial conference, the global trade body's biggest gathering in four years, was postponed at the last minute Friday due to the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

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Matters Concerning New Covid Variant A "Developing Story": Centre

The matters concerning the new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is a "developing story" and the World Health Organization (WHO) has held a meeting on the matter, the External Affairs...

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Blackpool promenade shut after building partial collapse

No trams or cars are running along a section of the promenade near Blackpool North Shore.

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Storm Arwen forces I'm a Celeb to abandon live show

ITV says there are "contingencies in place to cover all weather scenarios".

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"Draconian, Unjustified": South Africa On Travel Bans Due To New Strain

South Africa's health ministry on Friday attacked a global rush to impose travel bans to slow the spread of a new Covid variant as "draconian," unscientific and contrary to WHO advice.

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Composer Stephen Sondheim dies at 91 - US media

The composer and lyricist was a giant of musical theatre with a knack for adapting unlikely subjects.

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Moderna Says It Will Develop Booster Shot For New Covid Strain

The US pharmaceutical company Moderna said Friday it will develop a booster shot against the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

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Nargis Fakhri "Had To Be Stronger" - So She Is. Read Her Note

The actress has shared the note on Instagram

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Now I Can "Invite" Pravin Amre Sir For Dinner At Home: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer on Friday earned the right to invite his coach Pravin Amre for dinner at his home, having fulfilled a condition the former India player had imposed on his protege, by scoring a hundred...

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

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

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Scotland's stoppage-time equaliser salvages World Cup qualifying draw with Ukraine

Scotland score a last-gasp goal for the second World Cup qualifier in a row as Abi Harrison's header salvaged a draw against Ukraine at Hampden.

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Girl, 9, Raped By Boy, 14, In UP's Fatehpur: Police

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a teenager in UP's Fatehgarh district, police said.

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Mother left waiting in ambulance for an hour with her dead baby

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised for the delay.

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Wales thrash Greece in Women's World Cup qualifier

Wales cruise to a 5-0 win over Greece to maintain the positive start to their 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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How To Prevent Rice From Sticking In Pan: 3 Easy Tips To Cook Rice Like A Pro

Cooking rice may seem like an easy task, but many of us struggle with it as they stick to the bottom of the pan. Prevent that from happening with these easy tricks.

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Watch: Rahul Chahar Reacts Angrily After Umpire Turns Down LBW Appeal

Seeing the umpire shaking his head, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar appealed again before throwing his sunglasses away in frustration as the umpire did not change his mind.

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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

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

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Channel migrants: Johnson under pressure to reduce small boat crossings

Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too.

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Cinema in Covid pass row ordered to close

Welsh government says it issued the order on public health grounds under the Coronavirus Act 2020.

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

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

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Allen 'can't rule out' pulling out of UK Championship because of personal difficulties

Mark Allen says he "can't rule out" having to withdraw from the UK Championship at some stage because of the personal difficulties he has been experiencing.

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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

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

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Cambridge sculpture makes a stand on culture wars

Leading academics see Paulo Freire as a symbol of "tolerance and dialogue" amid tensions on campuses.

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Ghosn affair: The forgotten man in the Nissan scandal

Wife of a former Nissan boss on trial in Japan says he is a forgotten victim of the Carlos Ghosn affair.

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Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits

Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon.

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Rahul Dravid: What the return of 'The Wall' means for Indian cricket

The return of Indian cricket's golden boy as coach will start a new era, writes columnist Ayaz Memon.

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Strong Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Strikes India-Myanmar Border Region

A shallow and strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the Myanmar-India border region early on Friday, India's National Center for Seismology said.

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Ex-Australia Test Captain Tim Paine To Take "Leave" From All Cricket

Australia's Tim Paine will take leave from all forms of cricket for the "foreseeable future", Cricket Tasmania said Friday, after a sexting scandal led him to resign as Test captain.

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Women MPs lobby Speaker against babies in debates

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says MPs have texted "do not give in" after Labour's Stella Creasy raised the issue.

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The Papers: 'New variant fears' and 'migrants keep crossing'

New coronavirus variant concerns and more Channel crossings after fatal journey lead the papers.

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'One of the greatest thinkers in football' - what can Man Utd expect from Rangnick?

Manchester United are close to appointing Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, but what will the German bring to Old Trafford?

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

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

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

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

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Paine to take break from cricket and set to miss Ashes

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

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UK To Ban Travel From 6 Nations As South Africa Detects New Covid Variant

Britain on Thursday said it would ban travel from six southern African countries, after South Africa detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations.

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Congress's 'Chalta Hai' Attitude Behind Losses: Meghalaya's Mukul Sangma

The Congress has been going into electoral battle cavalier attitude without the drive to win, former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told NDTV on Thursday, detailing why he and 11 other MLAs...

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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Murder suspect 'not linked' to victim

Police investigating the suspected murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, 18, say a man remains in custody.

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Goldman Analyst Turned 'Great British Bake Off' Star Finds Finance Fame

Analysts don't usually hog the headlines, but Crystelle Pereira is no ordinary banker.

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Covid: Africa travel restrictions over variant fear

Several southern African countries have been added to the red list, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.

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Over 50 Villagers Detained Ahead Of PM Modi's Noida Airport Event

Over 50 villagers from Noida who wanted to hand over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi a memorandum of their demands were detained by police early on Thursday in a "preventive measure" for law and order...

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"Trend Reversed": Jyotiraditya Scindia On Connectivity And Development

Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia supported the choice of Jewar for Uttar Pradesh's next international airport, saying it will bring development to the area

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Explained: Why SL Have Leapfrogged India To Top Spot In WTC Points Table

The Lankans leapfrogged India in WTC points table, despite having only one Test win under their belt as compared to India's two, which came on the unfinished tour of England. This is because Sri...

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Death toll soars to 52 in Russian coal mine fire

A search for survivors after a fire in a Siberian mine turns to tragedy, with rescuers among the dead.

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Hinduja Heir Wants To Remake Swiss Bank For "T-Shirt, Flip-Flop" Clients

Karam Hinduja has rather un-Swiss ambitions for the Swiss private bank he took charge of last year.

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5 Turmeric-Based Drinks That You Should Have This Winter

Turmeric is a natural antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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My drink was spiked on night out, says minister Mims Davies

Mims Davies calls for tougher government action following her "absolutely awful" experience.

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Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2021 winners revealed

Steve Liddiard's picture of the Whiteford Point Lighthouse in the Gower Peninsula was named overall winner.

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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

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

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Why this city is Europe's best kept cycling secret

Portugal's bike factories have been very busy since April 2020 as cycling has surged in popularity.

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

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

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PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone Of Noida International Airport Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday at 1 pm.

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Gang Involved In Online Cheating Cases Busted, 12 Arrested: Police

The Delhi Police has arrested 12 people allegedly involved in over 1,000 cases of online cheating by creating fake websites and tricking their victims to download malware in their phones, an official...

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Ex-Soldier, Nobel Laureate Ethiopia PM On Frontline, Rebels Near Capital

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was at the front line Wednesday where government forces are battling rebels from the northernmost Tigray region.

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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

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

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Raheem Sterling to guest edit Radio 4's Today

The England footballer will be one of seven traditional guest editors over the festive period.

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Women's safety: Clubs see rising demand for self-defence classes

Women at a Krav-Maga class explain why they have taken up self-defence classes this year.

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Vagrancy: Government urged to decriminalise rough sleeping

A group of peers are urging the government to repeal the Vagrancy Act which makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales.

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Peter Jackson on how Tolkien stopped a Beatles LOTR film

While making his Beatles series Get Back, the director learned about the Fab Four's letdown.

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Man City 2-1 Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino left envious of "complete package"

Manchester City outplayed Paris St-Germain and with Mauricio Pochettino struggling to impose his style the Manchester United talk will not go away, writes Phil McNulty.

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Watch: "Will Yank Your Badge If..." Samajwadi Leader Threatens UP Cop

Arpit Yadav, Kanpur Rural district president of Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha, was taken into custody and an FIR has been registered against him.

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The Papers: 'Horror and despair' after 'tragedy in Channel'

Thursday's papers report the deaths of 31 people making their way to the UK via the English Channel.

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UK government sets aside £1.7bn to support Bulb customers

The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, has been put into a special form of administration.

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Review calls for independent football regulator

English football needs an independent regulator to stop it "lurching from crisis to crisis", says the chair of a fan-led review into the sport.

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Covaxin 50% Effective Against Covid, Less Than Initially Thought: Lancet

Covaxin, one of the main vaccines used in India's coronavirus immunization drive, provides only 50% protection against symptomatic COVID-19, according to a real-world study that suggests the shot is...

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

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

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Windrush: 'I'll make sure I get the compensation I deserve'

Fitzroy was homeless and unable to work after being wrongly declared an illegal immigrant.

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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage

The hormonal treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.

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Universities to get good job targets for poor students

A new drive to get universities to help disadvantaged students via tough targets is announced.

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Universal credit boost for workers takes effect

Workers will get 8p more of any extra £1 earned but some say claimants will be no better off.

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Covaxin 50% Effective When Delta Was Dominant, Shows Lancet Study

Two doses of Covaxin are 50 per cent effective against symptomatic disease, according to the first real-world assessment of India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine published in The Lancet Infectious...

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When Aditya's "Beautiful Surprise" Made Anushka Emotional At Their Wedding

"I couldn't have asked for a better song to walk towards our forever," wrote Anushka Ranjan

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Asaduddin Owaisi Slams Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar Over Shiv Sena Tie-Up

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi today said Shiv Sena was a communal party and the so-called secular parties like the Congress and NCP had joined hands with the Uddhav...

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Looking For Winter Breakfast Ideas? Here Are 7 Meals That Can Come Together In 15 Minutes

Winter Breakfast Ideas: From Gondh Ke Laddoo to Baked Eggs, Murmure Appe and more - these seven breakfast recipes are a must-try this winter season.

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Pfizer Vaccine 100% Effective In Adolescents After 4 Months, Says Company

Pfizer and BioNTech said Monday their COVID-19 vaccine remained 100 percent effective in children 12 to 15 years old, four months after the second dose.

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

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

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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.

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Newspaper headlines: Life for killing police and AZ jab 'more durable'

Wednesday's papers report plans to introduce mandatory life sentences for the killers of 999 workers.

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In the Shadow Of Soon-To-Come Jewar Airport, Farmers Live In Tents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation for the Jewar airport in Noida, near Delhi, on Thursday -- barely 700 meters from a row of tents where farmers whose lands were acquired are...

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

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

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UK Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's Family Goes To UN Against Her Detention

Relatives of Jeffrey Epstein's former lover Ghislaine Maxwell, who goes on trial in the US next week, have complained to the UN that her detention is illegal, lawyers said Monday.

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Virginity testing: MPs back ban on 'indefensible' practice

Health experts say the practice - which happens in at least 20 countries - violates human rights.

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The Great British Bake Off crowns its 2021 winner

Chigs, Crystelle and Giuseppe contested the Channel 4 show's closest finale yet, the judges said.

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Bengaluru Guard Stabbed To Death In Front Of His Daughters: Police

A man, who was working as a security guard, was stabbed to death at his house, police said on Tuesday.

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5 Interesting Ways To Use Your Air Fryer As Suggested By Reddit

Wondering how to use your air fryer? Reddit users came up with some interesting and useful suggestions.

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"Will Reveal Before...": Arvind Kejriwal On Punjab Chief Ministerial Face

"All political parties declare their CM candidates closer to the date of elections, either close to or after the model code of conduct is enforced," he said at a press conference in Punjab.

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Body found in search for missing 18-year-old woman

The 18-year-old was reported missing on Saturday after she failed to meet friends in Plymouth.

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Cyber-flashing likely to become a criminal offence - Dorries

The culture secretary says the change is likely to be included in a bill aimed at improving online safety.

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Villarreal 0-2 Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho goals seal last-16 spot

Manchester United move into the Champions League last 16 thanks to two late goals against Villarreal in Michael Carrick's first game as caretaker manager.

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Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record $13m

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

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One in three musicians earning nothing after the pandemic, charity says

With the live music industry slowly resuming, artists are still struggling to get paid work.

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Black Friday: Prices 'same or less before in 2020 sale'

Consumer champion Which? says most products were priced cheaper or the same before last year's event.

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Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims

The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.

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'Wait a second, am I in a cult?'

Jess, a former physiotherapy student, was recruited into the Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the campus of the University of Salford.

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US Issues 'Do Not Travel' COVID-19 Warning For Germany, Denmark

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State Department on Monday advised against travel to Germany and Denmark because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in those...

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Cuban Woman Accuses Diego Maradona Of Abusing, Raping Her

A 37-year-old Cuban woman, who had an affair with Diego Maradona as a minor 20 years ago, accused the late Argentine idol and his entourage on Monday of violence and abuse, including rape and holding...

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New York's French Chef Daniel Boulud Voted World's Best

French chef Daniel Boulud, who has been living in New York for almost 40 years, was named best restaurateur in the world by Les Grandes Tables du Monde on Monday for his flagship restaurant "Daniel."

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China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

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

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Newburgh's 'wonky' Christmas lights return with a Covid twist

The town that gets children to design its Christmas lights has let them mark the pandemic in their special way.

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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

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

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

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

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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

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

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

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

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Peppa Pig World: PM asked if OK after bizarre speech quoting character

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

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Newspaper headlines: PM's Peppa Pig speech 'stokes Tory anger'

Tuesday's papers report reaction to Boris Johnson's address to business groups at the Port of Tyne.

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Councils to be forced to take child asylum seekers

More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes.

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Boris Johnson "Loses Speech", Says "Forgive Me" Followed By A Pig Story

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was briefly left lost for words on Monday when he lost his place in notes during a speech before regaling business leaders with an anecdote about his recent visit...

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Mouni Met David Beckham At Qatar Grand Prix And Made The Internet Jealous

Mouni Roy seemed elated to share the frame with the football star

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Why China's New Missile Test Has Shocked The US

China fired a missile from a hypersonic weapon as it approached a target during a test in July, the Financial Times reported, adding the Pentagon was surprised because no nation was known to have the...

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Shahrukh Khan's Last-Ball Six Sends Twitter Into Meltdown

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shahrukh Khan slammed a last-ball six to help Tamil Nadu defeat Karnataka in the final on Monday.

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NASA to Launch New Laser Communications Systems to Speed Up Data Transfer

NASA is set to test a laser technology in space. This mission is aimed at speeding up space communications. The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) will be launched on December 4 after...

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JK Rowling says trans activists posted her address online

The author, who has been criticised for her views on transgender issues, reported the matter to Police Scotland.

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Harry Potter at 20: What the original cast did next

As the stars prepare to reunite 20 years after the first film we look at what they've been up to.

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The UK migrant dilemma - it's all about Brexit

Why is the UK government currently focusing on migrants - and what are the options for ministers?

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

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

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Wet Leg: The band with millions of streams and just two songs

The Isle of Wight indie duo say it's surreal to see how much faith fans are putting in them.

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Lyon v Marseille abandoned after Payet hit on head by bottle five minutes into game

Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game.

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Yogi Adityanath Gives Appointment Letters To 310 Doctors

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hand over appointment letter to 310 doctors and stressed the need to focus on research.

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Social care: MPs to debate plan for cap on care costs

New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest.

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New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law

Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans.

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WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine.

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Don't call young people 'woke', says leading head teacher

Samantha Price wants parents and teachers to keep up with the younger generation's views.

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Net-zero heralds a new industrial revolution, says CBI boss

The industry group's boss will also argue that emerging sectors such as biotech offer "a shot at redemption".

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Delhi Extends Ban On Entry Of Trucks Till November 26 Amid Air Pollution

The Delhi government on Sunday extended the ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items into the city and work from home for its employees till November 26 to combat air pollution and...

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

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

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The Papers: 'Rage across Europe', and Tory social care warnings

The riots taking place cross several European countries feature on many of Monday's front pages.

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Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

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

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Zidane not interested in becoming new Man Utd manager

Manchester United approach Zinedine Zidane about becoming their manager but, according to sources close to the former Real Madrid boss, he is not interested in going to Old Trafford.

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'I'm not scared by this' - can Spurs challenge top four under Conte?

Antonio Conte turned jeers into cheers with Tottenham's second-half turnaround against Leeds, so can he now mount a top-four challenge in his first season in charge?

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Rudiger, Rodri, Sterling, Mane

Who has provided his side with an extra dimension? Who has the same will to win as his manager? And which player is a not-so-silent assassin? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Man, 61, Runs From Kashmir To Kanyakumari For Funds For Disabled Soldiers

Kumar Ajwani is covering a total distance of 4,444 kms over a period of 76 days.

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Sonam Kapoor And Family Enjoyed 'An Incredible Meal' At London Restaurant (See Pics)

Sonam Kapoor shared a few images from a London restaurant of her and Anil Kapoor.

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Cystic fibrosis won't stop six-year-old golf champion Fraizer

Fraizer took up golf in lockdown to exercise safely with his condition - now he can't stop winning.

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Christiania: The hippy commune that survived for 50 years

Christiania: The ‘social experiment’ that lasted 50 years in central Copenhagen

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Heyday of Bristol's tram network remembered by collector

Peter Davey has spent a lifetime celebrating and remembering Bristol's former tram network.

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Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Wish Joe Biden On His 79th Birthday

Joe Biden celebrated his 79th birthday Saturday one day after being declared "healthy" and "fit" for the presidency following an extensive but routine checkup.

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

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

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I'm A Celebrity: Former stars say 'embrace the testicle' for success

Former contestants Georgia Toffolo and Jordan North share words of wisdom for this year's celebs.

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

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

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What happened to Stranraer after the ferries left?

A decade has gone by since the last crossing sailed from Stranraer - ending 150 years of history.

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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

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

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Black Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock

Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period.

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Liverpool bomb: Locals praised for standing together after hospital blast

Figures from politics, police, football and faith communities call for unity a week after the blast.

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New Video Of Missing Chinese Tennis Star Surfaces Amid Global Outcry

Chinese state media posted video Saturday purporting to show tennis star Peng Shuai smiling and well, as international pressure mounts for information about her whereabouts since she accused a former...

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"If India Had...": What Arunachal Governor Said On 1962 War "Reverses"

Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Brigadier B D Mishra (retired) today said India would not have faced "reverses" against China in 1962 if the country back then had a strong leadership, a statement issued...

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"Always Cool": MK Stalin Wants MS Dhoni On Team Chennai For More Seasons

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today said he wishes to see MS Dhoni play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for more seasons.

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Scottish Baftas: Refugee film Limbo and James MCAvoy among winners

Limbo picked up four Baftas while James McAvoy won best actor for lockdown film Together.

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The Papers: 'Tories in peril', and PM's 'bare-faced cheek'

Boris Johnson faces criticism on several fronts in Sunday's papers, mainly from his own party.

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Woman, Mother Of 2, Pours Acid On Man For Rejecting Her Marriage Proposal

A 35-year-old woman and a mother of two was arrested on Saturday for throwing acid on a man for allegedly spurning her marriage proposal, the police said.

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Olympic Body Calls For "Quiet Diplomacy" Over Missing China Tennis Star

The International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission pleaded on Saturday for "quiet diplomacy" to resolve the question of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been seen publicly since...

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

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

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England's 'fight club' box clever to beat heavyweight Boks

England's rookie front row found a way to help the hosts beat the world champions on Saturday despite the weight of Springbok scrummaging expertise against them.

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Jug Jugg Jeeyo: Kiara And Varun's Film Gets A Release Date

The film stars Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Varun Dhawan

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Insulate Britain: Police arrest 30 in climate protest at bridge

Climate activists close a central London bridge in support of nine campaigners jailed this week.

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Radioactive Cargo From Pakistan To China Seized At Gujarat's Mundra Port

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Friday said a joint Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team seized several containers at Mundra Port from a foreign vessel on...

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Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star

When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift.

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French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

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Japan: From vaccine hesitancy to vaccine success

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

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Benedict Cumberbatch on challenge of playing a bullying misogynist

Benedict Cumberbatch had to stay in character on set playing a cruel rancher in The Power of the Dog.

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

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

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Opinion: PM Modi Hardly Gracious In Defeat, Farmers Remain Wary

The victory of the Kisan movement has wider implications and will bring confidence to all those on the side of justice and the values of democracy and secularism enshrined in our constitution.

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"Hope PM Modi Has Learnt Lessons, Leave Aside Arrogance": Sonia Gandhi

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday night hailed the Modi government's decision to cancel the three farm laws, calling it "the victory of the struggle of 62 crore farmers and farm labourers (and)...

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Greensill: State bank risked £335m to back lender, say MPs

A government-backed bank did not scrutinise Greensill Capital properly, MPs say.

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Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

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

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Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

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Unvaccinated stars cannot play in Australian Open

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

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The Papers: PM demands migrant fix, and Plan B not needed yet

Boris Johnson is reportedly "exasperated" by his government's failure to reduce Channel crossings.

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Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness praised for openness about autism diagnosis

Charities say Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness are creating a conversation about autism.

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Prosecutors Seek 4 Years In Prison For Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo

U.S. Prosecutors on Thursday asked a judge to sentence the wife of the imprisoned Mexican drug kingpin known as "El Chapo" to four years behind bars after she pleaded guilty to drug distribution and...

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Charlie Elphicke: Ex-Dover MP 'cannot afford' £35k fine

Charlie Elphicke's offer to repay the £35,000 debt at £1 per month is rejected by the magistrates.

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Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed

Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups.

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The whisky expert who fears losing his senses to Covid

Blair Bowman is living in a self-imposed lockdown amid fears he could lose his livelihood to the virus.

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Here's How Twins Tara And Pia Sutaria Celebrated Their Birthday

Happy birthday to the Sutaria sisters

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Australia Mocks 'Silly' China Criticism Of Nuclear Subs

Australia on Friday openly mocked a senior Chinese diplomat's warnings about its plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, saying they were "so silly it's funny".

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Weekend Special: 5 Delicious Baked Chicken Recipes That'll Liven Up Your Meals

The weekend is here. Make these delicious recipes baked chicken recipes to enjoy with your friends and family.

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Paul Dacre: Ex-Daily Mail editor quits race to head Ofcom

The former Daily Mail editor says he will not take part in a re-run process to find the next chair.

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Take at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy

The oral drug could help children like Melvil born with a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

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

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Schools in England told to limit uniform costs

Parents must be allowed to buy some items from High Street shops and second-hand from next year.

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The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

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

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Quiz of the week: Who 'mooned' police in this graffiti art?

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

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Felix Klieser: Playing the horn using my left foot

Musician Felix Klieser is the new artist in residence with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

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

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

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Heavy Rainfall In Chennai, Weather Department IMD Issues 'Red Alert'

Following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chennai, several parts of the city received heavy rainfall today.

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Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years

The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit.

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Bexleyheath: Two women and two children die in fire

The four victims were rescued from the property by fire crews but they all died at the scene.

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The Papers: 'North betrayed' and Patel blames EU over migrants

Friday's front pages focus on the backlash following the scrapping of the HS2 rail line to Leeds.

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"Farmers Won't Return Empty Handed, BJP Should...": Meghalaya Governor

Appointed Governor - in Jammu and Kashmir and Goa, before being posted to Meghalaya - during the Narendra Modi term, Mr Malik has been taking swipes at the government.

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Port Talbot Banksy: Season's Greetings mural 'leaving Wales for England'

The Season's Greetings mural which appeared on a garage in 2018 will leave Port Talbot.

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In Battle For UP, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh Go To Grassroot Level

The high-powered trio of Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Rajnath Singh will be guiding troops at the grassroot level in six key regions in the upcoming battle for Uttar Pradesh.

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Belarus migrant crisis: British army engineers to help at Polish border

About 150 army engineers are to help reinforce the EU border after migrants tried to enter from Belarus.

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Serious intent in EU to fix Northern Ireland border row, says Irish PM

But Micheál Martin says he is "frustrated" post-Brexit talks are hindering UK-EU relationships.

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Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home.

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

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

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MP Sir Geoffrey Cox declares £54,000 earnings for one month

The PM's use of an airport lounge and Theresa May's San Marino trip also feature in the register of interests.

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Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

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

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Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

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

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

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

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"Skin-To-Skin Contact" Only 2nd Time Attorney General Challenged High Court

The Supreme Court setting aside a judgment of the Bombay High Court - that "groping a minor's breast without 'skin-to-skin contact' can't be termed as sexual assault under POCSO" - is the second time...

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Wasim Jaffer Shares Hilarious Meme To Sum Up India's Win Over NZ. See Pic

1st T20I: Wasim Jaffer summed up India's win against New Zealand in Jaipur with a hilarious meme, which he posted on Twitter.

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Amazon May Drop Visa As Partner On US Credit Card After UK Move

Amazon.com Inc is considering dropping Visa as partner on its US co-branded credit card after earlier confirming it would stop accepting Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom as a dispute over...

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Paytm Chief, Ahead Of Trading Debut, "Feels For Cricket Team". Read Why

Hours before the much-awaited stock market debut of Paytm on Thursday, its Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma said that it "feels like carrying the hopes and aspirations of...

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Paytm's Vijay Sharma Goes From 'Ineligible' Bachelor To Billionaire

At 27, Vijay Shekhar Sharma was making Rs 10,000 ($134.30) a month, a modest salary that did not help his marriage prospects.

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Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap

The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.

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South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'

Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung.

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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

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

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The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.

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HS2: What is the route and how much will it cost?

The high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England has been scaled back.

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Paytm Set For Trading Debut After $2.5 Billion IPO

Indian digital payments company Paytm is set to make its stock market debut on Thursday, after its $2.5 billion initial public offering (IPO), India's largest, was oversubscribed last week.

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Noida Police Issues Advisory As Delhi Bans Entry Of Goods Vehicles

Noida-Delhi Traffic Advisory: The Noida Traffic Police suggested alternative routes for those moving via the Peripheral Expressway.

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The Papers: PM's sleaze row 'car crash' and Queen back on duty

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the government plans to prevent MPs taking certain second jobs.

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

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

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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'

Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.

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Coal "Phase Down" Not India's Language, Introduced By US, China: Sources

"Phase down" of unabated coal was not India's language at the recently concluded international climate conference COP 26 at Glasgow and was introduced by the US and China, government sources said.

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

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

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Liverpool bomb: Flames beat me back, says explosion witness

Liam Spencer and Stephanie Stitt were metres away from the explosion outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

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

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

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Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

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

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'Poorest hit' as government details social care plan

Labour says the move to change the way care costs are covered will hit the poorest hardest.

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Minister says she can't find minutes of Covid meeting with Randox

Labour accuses Gillian Keegan of a "ridiculous" attempt to avoid transparency over Covid contracts.

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Daily Mail: Geordie Greig stepping down as editor

The paper's owner says Greig will be replaced by Ted Verity who edits its sister title the Mail on Sunday.

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Grandad who earned karate black belt at the age of 74

Grandad Mike Mitchell overcame embarrassment and competed at events full of children to earn his belt.

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

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

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

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

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Coimbatore Physics Teacher Arrested After Class 12 Student Dies By Suicide

A 31-year-old physics teacher has been arrested in Coimbatore after the death by suicide of a Class 12 student who he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.

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Delhi Shuts Schools Till Further Notice As City Gasps For Air: Full Order

All educational institutions in Delhi and neighbouring cities have been closed till further notice, according to a directive by the Commission for Air Quality Management for the national capital which...

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Hidden pandemic of antibiotic-resistant infections, health officials warn

Antibiotics should be taken only when really needed - and not for coughs, colds or sore throats.

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Kampala blasts: Suicide bombers target Ugandan capital

At least three people are killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.

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UK announces plan to boost overseas trade

The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government.

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The Papers: 'Cricket's shame' and bomber's asylum claims

Azeem Rafiq is pictured on many front pages following his testimony to MPs on racism in cricket.

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Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner

A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize.

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Rajkummar-Patralekhaa With Haryana Chief Minister In First Pic From Reception

The guests at the couple's reception party included Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, among others

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"I Lost Career To Racism": Ex England Cricketer Rafiq Tells Lawmakers

Azeem Rafiq said in a testimony: "Me and other people from an Asian background... there were comments such as 'you'll sit over there near the toilets', 'elephant-washers'".

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Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

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

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New lobbying scandal warning for MPs and peers

Sleaze watchdog raises concerns as a BBC investigation finds £30m funnelled into Parliamentary groups.

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Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

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Pomegranate Has More Antioxidants Than Green Tea: Expert Suggests; 5 Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Pomegranate: Life coach and celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho shared some significant reasons why one must include pomegranate in their daily diet.

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

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

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When In Maldives, Pooja Hegde Chills Like This

"Brave, free and as wild as the sea," Pooja Hegde captioned her post

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Babes in the Wood murder: BBC sorry as lost clothing search ends

The distress caused to her family is "a matter of very deep regret", the director-general says.

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Google Cloud, Snap, Spotify And Several Other Sites Down

Several social media apps and internet services including Google Cloud, Amazon, Snapchat and Spotify were down on Tuesday.

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

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

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's kids prepared her for 24-hour danceathon

The star says sleepless nights with her children helped her prepare for the 24-hour charity challenge.

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US Issues 'Level One' Travel Health Notice For India

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a 'Level One' COVID-19 notice for Americans travelling to India, saying the risk of contracting the infection and developing severe...

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged For 12th Straight Day. See Rates

Fuel prices were kept unchanged for the 12th consecutive day on Tuesday. Earlier on November 4, the government had slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel to bring rates slightly down from the...

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The women of Iran's underground metal scene

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

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How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

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

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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

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

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Five items that tell the story of price rises

How garden fences and savoury snacks can help us understand why the cost of living is accelerating.

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The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.

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Djokovic "Shocked" By Disappearance Of Chinese Player Who Alleged MeToo

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has not been heard from since accusing a powerful politician of sexual assault.

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"Need To Increase Communication, Cooperation": Xi To "Old Friend" Biden

US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping opened a virtual summit Monday with an appeal for better communication between the superpowers and "guardrails" to avoid conflict.

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Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting

Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction".

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The Papers: Taxi bomb suspect and Covid booster jabs

Tuesday's front pages focus on the suspect in Sunday's Liverpool bombing.

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Ban On Religious Preacher Zakir Naik's Organisation Extended For 5 Years

The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) is an organisation headed by India-born preacher Zakir Naik, currently based in Malaysia.

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Veep Traditionally Doesn't Attend: Rajya Sabha Secretariat On Nehru Event

The Vice President "never attends such ceremonies organized in the Central Hall of Parliament as a matter of convention," the Rajya Sabha Secretariat said on Monday, responding to reports about the...

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Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law

The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Jury retires in trial of US teen gunman Rittenhouse

Hundreds of troops have been placed on standby as a verdict looms in the Kyle Rittenhouse case.

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Explainer: Bitcoin Goes Through Major Upgrade. Here Is What It Means

Bitcoin went through a major upgrade on Sunday that enables its blockchain to execute more complex transactions.

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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

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

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'Ask Your Government Why...': Finance Minister On State Taxes On Fuel

Opposition parties have argued that the Modi government has only marginally reduced the excise duty after having hiked them significantly in the past.

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Watch: Ibrahimovic Floors Azpilicueta With Brutal Shoulder Barge

Zlatan Ibrahimovic somehow escaped getting sent-off during Sweden's World Cup qualifier against Spain despite a brutal shoulder barge on full-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

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"Second Chance" Plea For Indian-Origin Man, On Death Row In Singapore

The sister of a Malaysian man facing imminent execution despite concerns he is mentally disabled has pleaded with Singapore to give him a "second chance".

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San Marino 0-10 England: Harry Kane scores four goals as England secure World Cup place

England hit double figures for the first time since 1964 as they secure qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with embarrassing ease in San Marino.

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2 Maids Found Dead At Employer's Home In Delhi

Two female maids from West Bengal were found dead at their employer's house in southeast Delhi's Jungpura Extension on Monday morning, police said.

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No turkey shortage, says British Poultry Council

There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety.

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Young viewers prefer TV subtitles, research suggests

Youngsters almost four times more likely than older viewers to watch subtitled TV, research suggests.

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The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

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

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Libby Clegg: 'Hatti gave me an identity away from the track'

Paralympic champion Libby Clegg has described how her guide dog helped her find an identity.

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Mental health: Man's train station sign aims to change lives

Ben Ogden stands with a sign in Leeds train station and explains why it’s OK to not be OK.

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123 Zika Virus Cases In UP's Kanpur So Far, Active Case 96: Official

Zika Virus: Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city has reported a total of 123 cases of Zika virus so far, said Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad.

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Curfew In Maharashtra's Amravati Expanded To Four Towns As BJP Protests

The curfew in Maharashtra's Amravati city was expanded on Sunday to include four more towns in the district after local BJP leaders staged a protest during a bandh, police said.

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Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

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

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A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

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

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Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

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

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The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint

A growing number of tech firms have developed robots the say could replace bar staff.

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

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

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How Twitter Reacted to Australia's Maiden T20 World Cup Triumph

T20 World Cup Final: After Australia's win over New Zealand, Netizens flooded Twitter with congratulatory messages for the Aaron Finch-led side.

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Japan's Ex-Princess Mako, Husband Arrive To New Life In New York

Japan's former princess Mako Komuro arrived in the United States on Sunday with her husband, swapping ancient imperial rites for the bright lights of New York after leaving the royal family.

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No Alliance, Congress Will Contest All Seats in UP: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Addressing the Congress party's 'Pratigya Sammelan-Lakshya 2022' in West UP's Bulandshahr, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also said that only Congress workers will contest from the party ticket.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Terror plot' arrests, and Queen's Cenotaph absence

Several papers lead with the car explosion outside a women's hospital in Liverpool on Sunday.

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Actor Sonu Sood's Sister To Contest Punjab Elections, Suspense On Party

Actor Sonu Sood today announced that his sister will contest the Punjab polls, which are to be held early next year, but was tight-lipped on the choice of party.

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UK's Queen Elizabeth Misses Remembrance Sunday Service Due To Back Sprain

A Buckingham Palace source said the sprain was unrelated to the unspecified ailment that caused the queen's hospital visit, calling it an "incredibly unfortunate coincidence".

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Boris Johnson admits he could have handled Owen Paterson row 'better'

PM admits responsibility for some of the fallout over former MP Owen Paterson's lobbying work.

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Al Jazeera TV Chief In Sudan Arrested, 6 Killed In Protests

Sudanese security forces have arrested the bureau chief of Qatari-based Al Jazeera TV, the network said Sunday, a day after the latest crackdown on anti-coup protesters left at least six dead.

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Delhi's Air Quality Improves, Government To Submit Lockdown Plan Today

A visible improvement in Delhi's air quality was recorded on Sunday although it was in the ''very poor'' category.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'a long journey'

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

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The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.

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Arm wrestling: Pontypridd woman is 'UK's first female referee'

Perceptions the muscle-bound sport is not a place for women are wrong, says Katherine Whitaker.

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

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

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Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

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Have Started Supplying S-400 Missile Systems To India: Russian Official

Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India, the deliveries are going as planned, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Dmitry...

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"Urgent: Threat Actor": Fake Hacking Warnings Sent From Secure FBI Server

Fake emails purportedly from the US Department of Homeland Security warning of cyberattacks were sent out Saturday from a secure FBI computer server, computer security experts said.

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UN Climate Deal "A Big Step Forward": UK's Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the deal struck at the UN COP26 climate change summit "a big step forward" but warned there was "a huge amount more to do".

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Queen to attend Cenotaph Remembrance service

The Prince of Wales will lay a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the monarch while she watches on.

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Delta boss says climate change means flying will cost more

The world's second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation.

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Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?

Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

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

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

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

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra To Address Party Workers On Polls Today

The first such programme is being organized in Bulandshahr on November 14. Party office-bearers from 14 districts in Agra, Aligarh and Meerut divisions will attend the event.

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Fears raised over exodus of NHS consultants in Scotland

BMA Scotland warns "rock bottom morale" and a pensions tax row is forcing top medics to consider their future.

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Newspaper headlines: Sharma 'sorry' as India and China 'thwart' COP deal

The climate deal that has been reached in Glasgow at COP26 features on several Sunday front pages.

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"Blah, Blah, Blah": Greta Thunberg On UN Climate Deal

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said Saturday the COP26 UN climate talks had achieved nothing but "blah, blah, blah" after nations reached a compromise deal in Glasgow.

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Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

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

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Security Tightened After Bomb-Hoax At Mumbai Railway Station

Security was beefed up in Mumbai on Saturday after a telephone call was received by Bandra railway police station of a possible bomb attack, railway police commissioner Quiser Khalid tweeted.

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Royals pay tribute at Royal Albert Hall in Festival of Remembrance

Prince Charles, Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all at the Royal Albert Hall.

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

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

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COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

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BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

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

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Young carers: The children missing from the system

Kim and Amy are among thousands of young carers missing out on support.

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Ros Atkins on... The fight for Nazanin's freedom

Ros Atkins looks at the story behind Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's detention in Iran.

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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 November 2021

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

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Brecon Beacons: Why do people navigate perilous caves for fun?

Caving enthusiasts say they experience beauty, friendship and peace while underground.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Period packs for footballers: 'Players can't talk to managers'

Friends Rachael and Jo have created a care package for people who play football while menstruating.

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Indian-Origin Man On Death Row Couldn't Prove Disability: Singapore Envoy

Singapore's envoy to the UN has said that the High Court had found that Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam had borderline intellectual functioning but did not suffer from mild intellectual disability,...

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"Best Day Ever", Says Britney Spears As US Court Ends Her Guardianship

A Los Angeles judge on Friday formally approved the process of ending the controversial guardianship that has controlled pop star Britney Spears' life for the past 13 years.

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Children in Need: Dozens join viral drummer to take on BBC News theme tune

Owain Wyn Evans played alongside 50 drummers for part of his 24-hour Drumathon for Children in Need.

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Britney Spears released from 13-year conservatorship

An LA judge terminates a legal guardianship set up by the 39-year-old pop star's father in 2008.

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COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

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

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No regrets! Pandemic purchases that made us happy

Not everyone has buyer's remorse over what they bought in lockdown. For some, it changed their lives.

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Meghan told ex-aide she wrote to estranged father to protect Harry

The Duchess of Sussex said Prince Harry was being berated by the royals over her father's behaviour.

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Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

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

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England 5-0 Albania: Harry Kane scores hat-trick as Three Lions close in on World Cup place

Harry Kane scores a superb hat-trick as England brush aside Albania to put themselves on the brink of qualification for next year's World Cup.

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Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

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

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COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

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Protester climbs on top of train to Drax power station

The Axe Drax campaign group said an activist "halted the train", which was carrying wood pellets.

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Hamilton tops Friday Sao Paulo qualifying but has grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton romps to pole position for the 'sprint' qualifying race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen's Red Bull.

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Plasma donation: 'Why your blood matters so much to me'

Cancer survivor Luke tells us how he benefits from plasma, as the NHS calls for 5,000 more donors.

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The court orders depriving vulnerable children of their ‘liberty’

How vulnerable children in England are being detained in temporary accommodation under special "draconian" court orders.

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US women are being jailed for having miscarriages

More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.

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

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

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How high-speed electric vehicle racing is advancing tech

From rally cars to scooters new electric racing competitions are a test bed for new technology.

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The resurrection of Swedish House Mafia: 'We are like three Doberman dogs'

They were the biggest dance act in the world, and then they split up. Here's what happened next.

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Probe Agency Takes Possession Of Mall Worth Rs 483 Crore In Maharashtra

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has taken possession of a shopping mall worth Rs 483 crore in Maharashtra's Nagpur in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged...

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Covid: Medication holiday may boost vaccine protection

A trial will look at how to protect patients against Covid who also need immunosuppressant drugs.

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The Papers: 999 calls crisis and MPs' rent expenses loophole

The papers cover record strains on the health service and more scrutiny of MPs' financial affairs.

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Chief Of Defence Staff, Foreign Ministry's Different Take On China Row

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat today said the controversy about the Chinese coming into the Indian territory and building a new village is "not true", and that the villages were well within...

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Death Count Rises To 9 In US Rapper Travis Scott's Concert Tragedy

A 22-year-old university student caught up in the crowd that rushed the stage at a rap concert in Texas last week has died of her injuries, her family said Thursday, raising the death toll from the...

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NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Spots Something 'No One's Ever Seen'

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover said it has seen something "no one has ever seen." In an update via Twitter, Perseverance said it scratched the Martian surface with a tool attached to its robotic...

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Salman Khurshid Stands By His Views On "Hindutva" In New Book

Amid a row over his views on Hindutva, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Thursday stood by what he has written in his new book and asserted that Hindutva has pushed aside "Sanatan Dharma" and...

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Wikileaks: Julian Assange given permission to marry partner in prison

The Wikileaks founder and Stella Moris, a South African-born lawyer, have two young sons together.

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

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

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Cambridge University debating society drops speaker blacklist

The president of a Cambridge University society says guest speakers "may say what they wish".

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CBI Seeks Sanction To Prosecute Former High Court Judge In Corruption Case

The CBI has sought sanction from the Allahabad High Court to prosecute former Allahabad High Court judge SN Shukla in the infamous medical college admission corruption case involving higher judiciary.

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Now That's What We Call A Throwback. See Arjun Kapoor's Wish For Dad Boney

Arjun Kapoor shared the photo along with a special note dedicated to Boney Kapoor.

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A Move In China Could Help Xi Jinping Tighten His Grip On Power

Top Communist Party leaders wrapped up a key meeting in Beijing by passing an important resolution on the party's past, state media said Thursday, which is expected to cement President Xi Jinping's...

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GCSE and A-level changes give pupils advance warning of exam content

Plans also advise that GCSE and A-level students sit more mocks in case exams are cancelled again.

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Meghan aide regretted not giving evidence earlier in privacy case

It is the final day of the Court of Appeal hearing and a ruling will be published at a later date.

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

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

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COP26: Barack Obama praises Nandi Bushell's climate change song

Drummer Nandi Bushell says a Facebook post from the former US president is "incredible".

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The secrecy behind a wartime disaster at sea

Aircraft carrier HMS Dasher exploded in 1943 killing 379 but the disaster was covered up during the war.

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Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?

The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air.

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Drink spiking: What's being done to stop it?

From volunteers charging your phone in clubs to wristband testing kits at gigs, Newsbeat hears about changes people are making.

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Would the world be better if it was run by teenagers?

One energy firm has appointed an advisory board of six young people to help guide the business.

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The African migrants running a food bank in Sicily

Undocumented people in Italy struggling for money during the Covid pandemic are not entitled to aid.

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Former J&K Deputy Chief Minister Ordered To Demolish His "Illegal" House

The army had objected to the construction and termed it a "potential safety hazard'' in 2018 but BJP leader Nirmal Singh completed construction and moved into the house last year.

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Lives at risk from 'unacceptable' ambulance waits

Targets missed across UK with some heart attack and stroke victims waiting up to nine hours for help.

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Defence Secretary disappointed in MPs' conduct on Gibraltar trip

A witness tells the BBC the MPs "drank heavily" on the trip - but the SNP calls the claims "false".

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial

Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors.

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The Papers: MP's £6m second job and Meghan says sorry to court

The papers cover the controversy over MPs' outside interests and the Duchess of Sussex's court case.

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Actor Alec Baldwin Sued Over Fatal Film Set Shooting

US actor Alec Baldwin is being sued by a "Rust" crew member over the fatal on-set shooting of a cinematographer last month, lawyers said Wednesday.

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Fire At Bhopal Hospital Started When Doctor Tried To Start Ventilator

The deadly fire at the special newborn care unit (SNCU) of the Kamla Nehru Children's Hospital in Bhopal started when a ventilator machine was plugged in and sparks flew, an inquiry report said on...

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Jamaica deportation flight leaves with just four people on board

More than 30 people were expected to be on the flight but many were granted a legal reprieve.

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As Air Quality Dips, #DelhiPollution Memes Take Over Twitter

Air quality has deteriorated sharply in Delhi, and a number of Delhi pollution memes have surfaced on Twitter.

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Coronavirus Detected In Pet Dog In UK: Report

COVID-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the United Kingdom, confirmed UK's Chief Veterinary Officer in a statement on Wednesday.

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Brecon Beacons: Maternity leave doctor helped cave rescue

Rebecca Specht says it was the first time she had left her 17-week-old baby Franklin.

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Boeing agrees deal with families of Ethiopia crash victims

The planemaker has accepted responsibility, in return families of the victims will not seek punitive damages.

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La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

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

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Duchess of Sussex apologises to court for biography exchanges

The Duchess of Sussex says she had not remembered exchanges with an aide over the Finding Freedom book.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence

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

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I am keeping my promise, says colleague of murdered PC

Civil case opens into the murder of Yvonne Fletcher outside the Libyan Embassy in London in 1984.

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Banksy art painted over by Christopher Walken on TV show's set

Christopher Walken destroyed the Banksy rat as part of the storyline in The Outlaws, it is revealed.

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Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

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

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Coronavirus births: 'My baby's first word was mask'

How the lingering effects of the pandemic are affecting the lives of new parents and young children.

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Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

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

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How a classroom confrontation inspired a hard-hitting play

Playwright Nana-Kofi Kufuor was working in a pupil referral unit when a teenage boy pulled a knife.

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Erin Pizzey: The woman who looked beyond the bruises

In 1971, Erin Pizzey set up the first domestic abuse shelter. Why is she now a men's rights advocate?

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Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer

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

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Original Apple Computer Built By Steve Jobs Sells For $400,000

An original Apple computer, hand-built by company founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak 45 years ago, sold for $400,000 at auction in the United States on Tuesday.

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Why Anand Mahindra Felt "Undeserving" Of His Padma Bhushan Award

Industrialist Anand Mahindra was conferred the 2020 Padma Bhushan award, India's third-highest civilian honour, in the field of Trade and Industry on Monday.

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Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot

The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.

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Toddlers may be getting hooked on sugar in snacks

Some weaning snacks encourage a sweet tooth from an early age, say health campaigners.

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Terminally ill man arrested for 'mooning' at speed camera

Darell Meekcom criticised the "heavy" response after he exposed his behind to a speed-check van.

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Autistic Hull man goes home after 15 years in hospital

Ryan Clarke is discharged from a psychiatric hospital after a campaign by his mother.

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

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

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Recruitment firm wrongly claimed furlough as staff worked, ex-employees say

Secret recording appears to show Brewster Partners telling staff to delete LinkedIn posts about working from home.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

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

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The Papers: Race to jab the NHS and MP accused of rule breach

The papers cover the vaccine mandate for health workers and more concerns over MPs' second jobs.

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Large section of cliff collapses at West Bay on Jurassic Coast

The Environment Agency footage shows the large rock fall on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

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

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

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Rs 200 Crore Extortion Case: 5 Jail Officials Arrested For Helping Conman

The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested five jail officials in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

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NI civil rights leader Austin Currie dies

One of the founding members of the SDLP, Austin Currie was a key figure in the civil rights movement.

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Wales Covid pass extended to cinemas and theatres after Senedd vote

Covid pass to be expanded after Welsh Parliament backs plan in vote on Tuesday night.

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

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

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Teacher suspended over anti-hunt campaigners' viral horse kick video

The footage has been widely condemned after being watched millions of times online.

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

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

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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

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

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Virgin Galactic Sells Around 100 Tickets Since Richard Branson Space Trip

Virgin Galactic has sold around 100 tickets since flying its founder Richard Branson to space over summer, with commercial service expected to begin by the end of 2022, the company said in its...

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Emotional families reunite at airport as US lifts travel ban

The first intercontinental flights arrived at the John F Kennedy Airport today. As families gleefully reunited, many were meeting new relatives for the first time.

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Forced adoption: 'I'll never get over being forced to give up my baby'

The BBC's Duncan Kennedy meets Joan Chambers, who was forced to give up her baby son.

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The photographer fighting to keep the America's wild horses wild

A photographer is using her art to inspire, hoping to keep the iconic animals at home on the range.

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One smart idea to reduce wood waste in construction

A new system is being launched to allow builders to reuse wooden pallets multiple times.

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Travis Scott festival tragedy: Were warning signs missed at Astroworld?

Concerns were raised before Travis Scott's fatal festival show. Could the tragedy have been averted?

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Alia, Ranbir, Neetu Visit The Kapoor Bungalow, Currently Under Renovation

Alia Bhatt looked cute in an oversized black tee and shorts

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Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories

The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

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Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk

Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.

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Portraits of Australian indigenous women win Taylor Wessing photo prize

Australian photographer David Prichard's series wins the prestigious Taylor Wessing Prize.

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Matt Moulding: The billionaire THG boss facing a reality check

Matt Moulding floated THG in a blaze of glory, but a year later the shine has dimmed for the entrepreneur.

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