Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness'

The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made.

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Two dead and five wounded in Quebec stabbing, police say

Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

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How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods

Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle.

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India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot

Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies.

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'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood.

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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.

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Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus

How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down.

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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

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US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.

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US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.

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US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.

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US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Travel company gives tips for dream vacations — in actual dreams

Travel company gives tips for dream vacations — in actual dreams

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

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

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FOX NEWS: TikTok hack for opening coffee creamer stuns internet

TikTok hack for opening coffee creamer stuns internet

How social media is preparing for US election chaos

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

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FOX NEWS: 'Haunted' New York castle auction ending on Halloween

'Haunted' New York castle auction ending on Halloween

FOX NEWS: Texas man's gory Halloween decorations have police constantly visiting

Texas man's gory Halloween decorations have police constantly visiting

FOX NEWS: Real estate listing goes viral when social media users take 3D tour and can't find the tub

Real estate listing goes viral when social media users take 3D tour and can't find the tub

FOX NEWS: San Francisco grocery store selling $15 bouquets of 'organic' fall leaves

San Francisco grocery store selling $15 bouquets of 'organic' fall leaves

FOX NEWS: These are the scariest basements from popular horror movies, basement company decides

These are the scariest basements from popular horror movies, basement company decides

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

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

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FOX NEWS: CDC lifts no-sail ban for cruise ships, but passengers won't be allowed onboard yet

CDC lifts no-sail ban for cruise ships, but passengers won't be allowed onboard yet

Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown

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

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US election: What Latino first-time voters want

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

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Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

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

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

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

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Nice attack: 'Such friendly faces' - city in shock after murders

Colleagues and neighbours pay tribute to the three victims of Thursday's attack at Notre-Dame basilica.

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Covid: France returns to lockdown amid new surge

The new national lockdown aims to tackle a sharp rise in infections and ease pressure on hospitals.

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Kanye West gives Kim Kardashian birthday hologram of dead father

Kim Kardashian calls the message from beyond the grave "the most thoughtful" 40th birthday gift.

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France attack: Nice in mourning after deadly church stabbings

Security across France tightens after a suspected Islamist militant stabs three people to death.

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Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies

Donald Trump and Joe Biden slug it out in Florida, with very different campaign styles.

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Taiwan's military includes same-sex couples in wedding for first time

The Taiwanese military says their inclusion shows its "enlightened [and] progressive" attitude.

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Bushfire inquiry says Australia must prepare for 'alarming outlook'

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

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

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

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

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

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Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

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

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

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

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

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

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Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns

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

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

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

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Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon

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

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Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate

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

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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Not-so-'Goodfellas' busted in $6M JFK airport heist

Not-so-'Goodfellas' busted in $6M JFK airport heist

FOX NEWS: Massachusetts restaurant ‘shocked’ by $700 tip

Massachusetts restaurant ‘shocked’ by $700 tip

United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing

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

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

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

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Italian town auctions homes for $1 to bring in residents: Report

Italian town auctions homes for $1 to bring in residents: Report

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Kentucky teen helps pay for elderly Kroger customer’s groceries

Kentucky teen helps pay for elderly Kroger customer’s groceries

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: ‘Baby Yoda’ pumpkin unveiled by Ohio artist, wants people to ‘appreciate his cuteness’

‘Baby Yoda’ pumpkin unveiled by Ohio artist, wants people to ‘appreciate his cuteness’

FOX NEWS: Chewy launches telehealth service for pets

Chewy launches telehealth service for pets

FOX NEWS: Rare hairless opossum dropped at wildlife center gets ‘winter wardrobe’ of sweaters to survive the cold

Rare hairless opossum dropped at wildlife center gets ‘winter wardrobe’ of sweaters to survive the cold

FOX NEWS: Dentists warning against TikTok trend where users glue fake fangs to their teeth

Dentists warning against TikTok trend where users glue fake fangs to their teeth

FOX NEWS: Engaged couples are making several big changes to their wedding celebrations amid pandemic: survey

Engaged couples are making several big changes to their wedding celebrations amid pandemic: survey

FOX NEWS: Texas woman's stripper-themed Halloween display leads to clash with homeowners association

Texas woman's stripper-themed Halloween display leads to clash with homeowners association

FOX NEWS: Wildlife officers free Colorado buck with antlers tangled in hammock

Wildlife officers free Colorado buck with antlers tangled in hammock

FOX NEWS: Wendy's is giving away new chicken sandwich for free for 2 weeks

Wendy's is giving away new chicken sandwich for free for 2 weeks

FOX NEWS: Oregon sheriff's deputies help hitchhiker safely get to and from court appearance

Oregon sheriff's deputies help hitchhiker safely get to and from court appearance

FOX NEWS: Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg has career advice for working women during COVID-19

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg has career advice for working women during COVID-19

'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

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

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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

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

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Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns

While Germany is planning a "lockdown light", France is deciding new measures too.

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Coronavirus: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa self-quarantines

A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus.

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Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike'

Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back.

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John Bolton clashes with Emily Maitlis on Newsnight

Emily Maitlis clashes with John Bolton over his failure to testify at President Trump's impeachment trial.

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Melbourne cheers end of Australia's strictest lockdown

After months of restrictions, Melbourne's bars, restaurants and shops are finally open again.

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Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike'

Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back.

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Burger King's new drive-thru menus will guess what you want to eat

Burger King's new drive-thru menus will guess what you want to eat

FOX NEWS: Miller High Life fan wins backyard dive bar after entering contest

Miller High Life fan wins backyard dive bar after entering contest

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

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

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

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

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Polls open in Tanzania's general election

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

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Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster

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

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

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

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Surviving a week in Afghanistan

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

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

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

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Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president

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

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US election: The sinking island voting for Trump

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

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US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch

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

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

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

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

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

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'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia

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

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US election 2020: Little faith in Trump or Biden, suggests Arab poll

Neither candidate is popular but most prefer a Biden presidency, a survey in the Middle East finds.

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Joni Mitchell still 'struggling to walk' after 2015 aneurysm

The star says she had to re-learn how to walk and talk after falling ill five years ago.

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Tanzania election: Zanzibar presidential candidate 'arrested trying to vote'

Maalim Seif Sharif's party says he was detained at a polling station but police have not commented.

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Syria: Inside a refugee camp where Covid is spreading

Doctors say Covid-19 is now rampant in the refugee camps of Idlib, north-west Syria.

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US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed

Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say.

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Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign

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

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

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

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

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

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Pakistan blast: At least seven dead in Peshawar school attack

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

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HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs

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

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Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures

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

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

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

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France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey

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

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

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

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

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

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

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

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

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

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

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

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FOX NEWS: Delta passenger with hearing impairment says he was mistreated over mask-related misunderstanding

Delta passenger with hearing impairment says he was mistreated over mask-related misunderstanding

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Toymakers expect strong Christmas sales despite coronavirus

The makers of Barbie dolls and games like Jenga are benefitting as parents spend on stay-at-home activities.

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Somalia conflict: Al-Shabab 'collects more revenue than government'

Al-Shabab uses threats and violence to extort the money from Somalis, a new report says.

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Paul Pogba: Man Utd star to take legal action over reports he was quitting France national team

Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he will take legal action after "total fake" reports said he was to quit international football.

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Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore

The Chinese-built Orange Line will cut journey times across the notoriously congested city.

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Chinese giant eyes record $34bn market debut

The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation.

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Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib

More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area.

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Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach

Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions.

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Covid-19: How the Czech Republic's response went wrong

Praised for its initial response to the pandemic, the Czech Republic is now preparing for the worst.

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Chileans on referendum: 'Chance to make things right'

Chileans speak about how they voted in the constitutional referendum and their hopes for the future.

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Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods

Ties between Turkey and France worsen in a row over secular values and radical Islam.

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Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures

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

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Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

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

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

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

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

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

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China Communist Party plenum kicks off in Beijing

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

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Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

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

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US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together

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

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Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Oreo builds asteroid-proof bunker above permafrost line, fills it with cookies and powdered milk

Oreo builds asteroid-proof bunker above permafrost line, fills it with cookies and powdered milk

Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine could come by end of 2020

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

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Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament

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

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Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

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

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

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

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Europe's streets empty...again

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

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Misty Copeland: Ballet’s listening after George Floyd

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

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Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach

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

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FOX NEWS: Father-to-be asks if he's wrong for dismissing pregnant wife's idea to name daughter 'Karen'

Father-to-be asks if he's wrong for dismissing pregnant wife's idea to name daughter 'Karen'

UFC champion Nurmagomedov retires after victory

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

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FOX NEWS: Furloughed American Airlines flight attendant contracts coronavirus days after losing health benefits

Furloughed American Airlines flight attendant contracts coronavirus days after losing health benefits

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

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

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FOX NEWS: Georgia writer opens restaurant for chipmunk on front porch complete with tiny table, impressive meals

Georgia writer opens restaurant for chipmunk on front porch complete with tiny table, impressive meals

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

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

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My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer

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

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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru

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

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

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

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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

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

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ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities

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

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

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

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

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

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Protests in Naples over possible lockdown

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

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Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions

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

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The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

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

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Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus

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

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FOX NEWS: Facebook group about slow cookers erupts in dramatic post, delights Twitter

Facebook group about slow cookers erupts in dramatic post, delights Twitter

FOX NEWS: New Hampshire restaurant owner says he’d rather close than make employees, customers wear masks

New Hampshire restaurant owner says he’d rather close than make employees, customers wear masks

FOX NEWS: 'McBroken': McDonald's fan launches site that identifies restaurants with broken ice cream machines

'McBroken': McDonald's fan launches site that identifies restaurants with broken ice cream machines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants

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

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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world

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

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US man jailed for supplying guns used in San Bernardino shootings

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

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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

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

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United Nations at 75 plagued by new crises and cash crunch

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

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

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

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Week in pictures: 17-23 October 2020

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

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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

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

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

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

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Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters

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

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

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

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Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures

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

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

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

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South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive

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

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Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Wendy’s updates its fried chicken sandwich with new 'classic'

Wendy’s updates its fried chicken sandwich with new 'classic'

FOX NEWS: NYC restaurant gave $2K bottle of wine to couple who ordered an $18 bottle

NYC restaurant gave $2K bottle of wine to couple who ordered an $18 bottle

FOX NEWS: Einstein Bagels to release 'Party Bagels,' which are just doughnuts

Einstein Bagels to release 'Party Bagels,' which are just doughnuts

FOX NEWS: KFC trolls Prince William after he's seen looking into restaurant window: 'His Royal Thighness'

KFC trolls Prince William after he's seen looking into restaurant window: 'His Royal Thighness'

Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

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

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

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

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

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

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Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online

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

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Covid: Why is coronavirus so deadly?

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

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

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

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

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

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South Korea flu jab: Investigation into 13 deaths after vaccine

Health officials stress there is no proven link between the flu vaccine and the fatalities.

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Thailand protests: Public gathering ban lifted after days of rallies

Authorities have revoked an emergency decree which banned gatherings, following days of mass rallies.

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US approves $1.8bn weapons sale to Taiwan

The arms deal is likely to further strain tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own.

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Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral'

A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend.

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FOX NEWS: Breastfeeding bridesmaid posed while pumping milk during wedding photoshoot, picture goes viral

Breastfeeding bridesmaid posed while pumping milk during wedding photoshoot, picture goes viral

FOX NEWS: Singing bear at Yosemite National Park sounds like Chewbacca from 'Star Wars,' Twitter claims

Singing bear at Yosemite National Park sounds like Chewbacca from 'Star Wars,' Twitter claims

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success

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

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FOX NEWS: Air New Zealand offering 'Mystery Break' packages for guests who don't really care where they go

Air New Zealand offering 'Mystery Break' packages for guests who don't really care where they go

FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Italians find new ways to eat out

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

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Will cruise ships return to Venice?

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

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

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

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

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

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Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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US election 2020: A guide to the final presidential debate

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

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US election 2020: Has Trump delivered on his promises?

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

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Cocaine worth $500m found hidden in charcoal shipment

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Drunk man breaks into McDonald’s looking for chicken nuggets

Drunk man breaks into McDonald’s looking for chicken nuggets

FOX NEWS: Chipotle adds tortilla fee for burrito bowls, Twitter reacts disapprovingly

Chipotle adds tortilla fee for burrito bowls, Twitter reacts disapprovingly

FOX NEWS: Burger King Japan releasing ‘Fake Burger’ for limited time only

Burger King Japan releasing ‘Fake Burger’ for limited time only

FOX NEWS: 2 Hawaii restaurants ban travelers from dining in despite new pre-travel program

2 Hawaii restaurants ban travelers from dining in despite new pre-travel program

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

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

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Mysterious Berlin attack targets 70 museum artefacts

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

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Afghanistan: Many killed and wounded in visa stampede

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

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Iceland PM keeps her cool as earthquake disrupts interview

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

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EU asks: Is a vegetarian sausage really a sausage?

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

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

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

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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

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

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

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

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Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT

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

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India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed border

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

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FOX NEWS: Woman loses 117 pounds after being turned away from bridal boutique

Woman loses 117 pounds after being turned away from bridal boutique

FOX NEWS: Prague cafe employees set up slot car races throughout bar emptied by COVID-19

Prague cafe employees set up slot car races throughout bar emptied by COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments

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

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Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Cow-hugging, an alleged wellness fad, has people cuddling farm animals to relieve stress

Cow-hugging, an alleged wellness fad, has people cuddling farm animals to relieve stress

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

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

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

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

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Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened'

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

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Danish submarine killer Madsen caught in prison escape

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

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France teacher attack: Mosque ordered to close over Facebook videos

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

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Why the US vote matters so much to Germans

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

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US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?

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

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FOX NEWS: JetBlue debuts first A220 Airbus jet with new wingtip design

JetBlue debuts first A220 Airbus jet with new wingtip design

New Yorker's Jeffrey Toobin exposes himself in Zoom call

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

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Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Scottish bakery hiring for a $52,000 cookie-eating gig

Scottish bakery hiring for a $52,000 cookie-eating gig

US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

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

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

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

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How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

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

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

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

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Colorado battles a record-breaking wildfire

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

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

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

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

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

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Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says

UK officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before they were delayed.

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The Countdown: Early voting, Biden's ads and the Beastie Boys

Why is it such a quiet week for Joe Biden and what can the Beastie Boys tell us about this election?

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End Sars protests: Amnesty warns of 'escalating attacks'

Protesters at the offices of the central bank are wounded after being attacked, rights group says.

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Coronavirus: New Covid-19 cases rising rapidly across US

Cases are rising in 48 states, and infections hit about 70,000 for the first time since July.

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FOX NEWS: Nevada man living in supermarket's rafters alerts staff of his location after his foot busts through ceiling

Nevada man living in supermarket's rafters alerts staff of his location after his foot busts through ceiling

Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections

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

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Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid

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

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Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app

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

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

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

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The Countdown: A prophecy, crowds and a TikTok takedown

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

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France teacher attack: Police raid homes of suspected Islamic radicals

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

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

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

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Shanghai zoo fatal bear attack: Visitors see worker being killed

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

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Sir James Dyson to sell his Singapore penthouse

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

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FOX NEWS: Couple finds 60 bottles of 1920's bootleg whiskey in secret walls of NY home

Couple finds 60 bottles of 1920's bootleg whiskey in secret walls of NY home