HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK
Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ecpv...
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3D7...
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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. from BBC News - World https:/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Da...
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Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years
Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3D8KGrA
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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV
Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31el...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xE4...
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Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights
The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https:...
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Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife
Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I3aTvn
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Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine
Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3d7rD6l
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Adele announces Las Vegas residency
The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZEvSmN
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Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward
A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO
Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?
What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I0rU9r
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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBB...
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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3djwP7n
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Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal
The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3x...
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Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial
Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder a young Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pgv...
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France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'
Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair
Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - World http...
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Monday, November 29, 2021
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. from BBC News - ...
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Capitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court
A courtroom outburst prompts the judge to accuse the entertainer of spewing "gobbledygook". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war
BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32DOXXb
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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. from BBC News - World https://...
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Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release
Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system
Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - World https...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong
The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cYZgr1
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Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears
No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https:/...
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Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'
Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3riQOuU
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Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship
Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/319xohi
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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day
The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC News - World https://b...
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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison
Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rluml2
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Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says
Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive
The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E7lJOe
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Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial
The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat
The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cXb...
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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CY2q...
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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead
Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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In a Nonbinary Pronoun, France Sees a U.S. Attack on the Republic
By Roger Cohen and Léontine Gallois from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3FUsMui
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Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents
The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32uO...
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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple
The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen
Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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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. from BBC News - W...
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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. from BB...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nZN...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family
Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pb6QUP
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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy
Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event
The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3lfOlh6
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Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xzXQfR
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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World http...
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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel
The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://...
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Spelling Bee Forum
By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/3lhBSJA
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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ib36vB
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32G...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HS8Jym
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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p55RWu
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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady
Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DYsHVV
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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oYXjAk
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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains
Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights
The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p4q...
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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'
The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://...
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Spelling Bee Forum
By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/30XBTM5
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Must This Swab Go That Far Up Your Nose to Test for Covid?
By Livia Albeck-Ripka and John Yoon from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3HyQtdb
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK
This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions
The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cVjF01
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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games
Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HR...
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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway
Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CQ...
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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests
Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://...
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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?
An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FLiVa2
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cXaWu0
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HSsZ37
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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery
South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32qx5yW
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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p1pBKy
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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant
Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West
What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DXcDDJ
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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from BBC News - World http...
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
Spelling Bee Forum
By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/3DVz4JE
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Rivian’s Electric Truck Is a Cutie and a Beast
By Lawrence Ulrich from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3DTRfPH
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At Last Minute, Kanye West, Taylor Swift Added as Top Grammy Nominees
By Ben Sisario and Joe Coscarelli from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3nS7qr8
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China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail
The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' from BBC News - World...
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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam
Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America. from ...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30UKnne
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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. from BBC News - World https://b...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants
A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https...
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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?
At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march
It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cLa2kx
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds
Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nRypDt
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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident
Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FO42...
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Army Whistle-Blower’s Lonely Death Highlights Toll of Mental Illness
By Jennifer Steinhauer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3FJy5wA
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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president
Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I4l...
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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent
The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World http...
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence
Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film
The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oV6AcJ
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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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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present. from BBC News - World https://...
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Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp
Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3r6hJtP
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Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing
Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DPg...
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Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study
There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3l57LVP
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Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists
Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador
A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks
Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xmqWiY
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Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace
It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era
Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nP...
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Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom
Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cL7VNw
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Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics
How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3n...
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Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war
Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM
Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CKcMZP
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Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins
The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZjbE1L
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally
Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave
Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m
The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nIxBAH
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Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation
There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oUU...
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Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46
At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder
Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022
The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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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. from B...
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Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims
Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'
The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - World https:...
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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices
The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan
The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://...
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Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit
The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Epstein’s Final Days: Celebrity Reminiscing and a Running Toilet
By Benjamin Weiser, Matthew Goldstein, Danielle Ivory and Steve Eder from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/32gaSn9
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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery
Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zfo3...
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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence
Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Victims at Christmas Parade Were Young Musicians and Dancing Grannies
By Shawn Hubler and Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3cInkhq
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Hundreds Line Up as Britain’s First Popeyes Opens
By Jenny Gross and Chris Stanford from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/32t9pKs
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Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare
Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up
As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front
Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule
BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CEPX9P
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Monday, November 22, 2021
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HO...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic
The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes. from BBC News - World https://b...
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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 from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZeK8SV
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3x...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech
Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'
Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World...
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Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims
At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade
At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3r0...
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Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed
As Germany battles a fourth Covid wave, the health minister gives a stark warning to get vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair
President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off
Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out
Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3x90nxu
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Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister
France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at ...
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Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services
Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards
The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3kYs...
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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mH1AY7
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Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame
Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC N...
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Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://...
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe
Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade
Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cwBjXM
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Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence
Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DE...
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War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'
Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum
Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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How should we teach children about climate change?
Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HBD7Nv
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3kXRaDk
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3kWFGju
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted
Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nD...
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League
Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watf...
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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium
Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://...
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A Power Struggle Over Cobalt Rattles the Clean Energy Revolution
By Dionne Searcey, Michael Forsythe, Eric Lipton and Ashley Gilbertson from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3nDC7QS
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Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City
A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff
Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament
A third social media post claims to show her at a tennis match on Sunday, amid concerns for her wellbeing. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions
Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem
Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3r1NT...
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Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night
Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DEM...
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Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions
It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa
As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30On...
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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? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30FZbpH
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HIv...
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Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack
Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video
A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Te...
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Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win
Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC N...
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Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event
President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3o...
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Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages
Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3q...
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The Decision That Cost Hitler the War
By Benjamin Carter Hett from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/3nCunhS
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Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open
Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. from BBC News - Wor...
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder
Calls for "justice, not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder in a landmark case. from BBC News - World htt...
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Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge
The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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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? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DwwSIh
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San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money
Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c...
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent
Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oElo...
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?
The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qVTtum
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Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star
Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods
The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings
A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?
"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30...
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Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA
Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events...
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Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’
In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland. fro...
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Austria announces a lockdown and vaccination mandate for all.
By Jason Horowitz and Melissa Eddy from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3cxhJut
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Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)
Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oKE4dF
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Elijah McClain family to receive $15m settlement from Colorado
Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nw6i...
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Social Policy Bill Will Add to Deficit, C.B.O. Says; Democrats Delay Vote
By Jim Tankersley, Alan Rappeport and Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3nw1Kmt
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Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU
In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help. from BBC News - World https...
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US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan
The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nvbvS7
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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. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Austria announces a lockdown and vaccination mandate for all.
By Christopher F. Schuetze and Elian Peltier from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3nvGxZV
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Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt
The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30K...
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Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DwWu...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Cyt...
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Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague
Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague. ...
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Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts
Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'
The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nuSeQx
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse
About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nsFaLK
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Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children
A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30Bk...
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Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban
The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https:...
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Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'
Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qNuBVC
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Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'
An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CtPyH9
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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. from BBC News...
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found. fr...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ct...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court
Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F...
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