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It comes less than a week after the country suspended more than a million doses due to contamination.

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans under curfew amid blackout

Millions of homes remain without power across New Orleans and the wider region following Hurricane Ida.

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Tonga royals deny Australia horse trainer murder link

It has addressed tabloid allegations that the late king was involved in covering up a 1980s killing.

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India Covid: Economy sees record growth during deadly wave

The country suffered a devastating Covid spike in April and May but looser pandemic curbs still drove growth.

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FOX NEWS: Stingray photobombs baby's picture with matching expression

Stingray photobombs baby's picture with matching expression

FOX NEWS: Man finds hidden attic in new house full of valuable antiques

Man finds hidden attic in new house full of valuable antiques

FOX NEWS: Newlyweds create $240 'invoice' to teach wedding no-shows RSVP etiquette: 'It's about integrity'

Newlyweds create $240 'invoice' to teach wedding no-shows RSVP etiquette: 'It's about integrity'

One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.

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Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran'

Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance.

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Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war

A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron.

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CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'

Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money".

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Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest

The winning image by Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto shows a roadrunner at the border wall.

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FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020

According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences.

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Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race?

Blake Leeper fought to compete with able-bodied athletes, but his blades were deemed too long.

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Caldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat

Traffic clogs evacuation routes as residents and tourists flee from the encroaching Caldor Fire.

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory

Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate.

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Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated

Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated.

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FOX NEWS: These are the best hotel rewards programs of the year

These are the best hotel rewards programs of the year

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Hurricane Ida forces dogs and cats to be airlifted from Louisiana to shelters across US

Hurricane Ida forces dogs and cats to be airlifted from Louisiana to shelters across US

Greta Thunberg: 'I'll go to COP26 if it's safe and democratic'

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says she does not think November's COP26 summit in Glasgow will lead to "much results".

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The last US soldier leaves Afghanistan

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

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Mollie Tibbetts: Farm worker gets life for murdering Iowa student

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

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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

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

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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

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

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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

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

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

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

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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

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

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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

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

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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

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

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Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

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

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FOX NEWS: Crispy smoked chicken wings straight out of Nashville: Try the recipe

Crispy smoked chicken wings straight out of Nashville: Try the recipe

FOX NEWS: Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car in Orlando

Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car in Orlando

Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

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

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

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

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

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

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Palestinian President Abbas holds rare talks with Israeli minister

It was the Palestinian president's first official meeting with a senior Israeli since 2010.

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Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike

The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but killed six children and four adults from one family.

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China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

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

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

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

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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars

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

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First ever female Paralympic gold medal for India

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

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Hurricane Ida's 150mph winds batter Louisiana

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

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

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

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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns

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

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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine

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

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Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

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

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FOX NEWS: Pile of raw chicken on airport luggage carousel prompts warning from TSA

Pile of raw chicken on airport luggage carousel prompts warning from TSA

Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

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

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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

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

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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

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

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

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

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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

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

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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

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

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FOX NEWS: Wisconsin McDonald's customers shocked by cow in drive-thru

Wisconsin McDonald's customers shocked by cow in drive-thru

FOX NEWS: Banana pudding pops for National Banana Pudding Day: Try the recipe

Banana pudding pops for National Banana Pudding Day: Try the recipe

FOX NEWS: Chihuahua beauty pageant gets more than 800 costumed participants: See the photos

Chihuahua beauty pageant gets more than 800 costumed participants: See the photos

Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

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

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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

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

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'

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

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

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

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

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

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Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers

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

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Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son

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

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A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan

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

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

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

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What now for Afghans arriving in America?

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

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Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo

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

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

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

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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

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

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

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

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

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

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

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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

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

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Majority of Americans say their 'best memories' come from family barbecues

Majority of Americans say their 'best memories' come from family barbecues

FOX NEWS: Sports reporter pens his own obituary days before dying: 'Kindness is free'

Sports reporter pens his own obituary days before dying: 'Kindness is free'

FOX NEWS: National Dog Day: How to train your dog better than Andrew Cuomo

National Dog Day: How to train your dog better than Andrew Cuomo

FOX NEWS: Teacher's viral 'Band-Aid lesson' is the simple way to teach kids fairness

Teacher's viral 'Band-Aid lesson' is the simple way to teach kids fairness

FOX NEWS: Here's a sneak peek at every crepe on the menu at EPCOT's new restaurant

Here's a sneak peek at every crepe on the menu at EPCOT's new restaurant

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

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

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'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family'

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

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Canada election: Justin Trudeau rally cancelled after angry protests

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

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

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

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

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

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

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

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

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

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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

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

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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

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

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

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

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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

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

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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

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

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

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

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

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

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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown

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

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

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

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The Red Cross in Afghanistan: 'If we leave, who stays?'

Dr Alberto Cairo, who has worked in Afghanistan since 1990, tells the BBC "if we leave who stays?".

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French presidency: Michel Barnier joins race 'to change France'

The former EU Brexit negotiator says he will take on Emmanuel Macron in the elections next spring.

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Time's Up: Boss quits over ties to scandal-hit governor Andrew Cuomo

Tina Tchen is second Time's Up resignation in connection with politician accused of harassing women.

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Afghanistan airlift rescue: Thousands of refugees arrive at US airbase in Germany

Thousands of people are being evacuated from Kabul airport to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

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Covid: Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks

Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits.

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Covid vaccine: More than half of Indian adults have had first jab

Some 473 million adults have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far.

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Jo Ferrari: Wanted Thai police chief surrenders after manhunt

The former officer, accused of torturing a suspect to death, spoke at an unusual press conference.

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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows

The fitness company's losses have widened as people head back to gyms to exercise.

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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout

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

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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

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

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

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

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Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

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

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

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

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

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

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Why is there a chip shortage?

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 13 US troops.

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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

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

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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

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

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Kabul airport bomb attacks leave many casualties

More than 60 people were killed, with civilians and 12 US military personnel among the dead.

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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport

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

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Kabul airport attack: What do we know?

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

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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

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

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Ron Jeremy: US adult film star indicted on 34 sex crime charges

Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to assault allegations from 21 women that span over two decades.

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Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car

One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dramatic escape to Germany.

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US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers

A US district judge accuses Sidney Powell and others of trying to undermine faith in democracy.

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New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt

The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death.

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Israel's Bennett seeks reset with US at first meeting with Biden

Israeli PM hopes Joe Biden will agree to help stop Iran's nuclear programme at their first meeting.

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Nah he tweakin: What it means and why it's all over our timelines

A row on the use of blood in celebrity-endorsed products has made those three words viral.

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Stalin-era mass grave found in Ukraine

Thousands of people are thought to be buried at the site - one of the largest ever found in Ukraine.

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Mass brawl erupts in Armenian parliament: Third violent bout in just two days

Security personnel were called in to remove several members after violence erupted on the parliament floor.

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Abba: Band teases major announcement ahead of new music

The band, who have not released new music for 39 years, reveal a new project called Abba Voyage.

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Letitia Wright treated for injuries after Black Panther 2 accident

The actress suffered injuries in a stunt rig accident on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears

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

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South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates

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

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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt

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

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Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

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

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The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

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

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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

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

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The hard men removing squatters in Spain

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul

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

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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot

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

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

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

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

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

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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

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

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Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye

It's taken three years since the rapper first announced the change.

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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss

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

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FOX NEWS: Woman banned from zoo after unhealthy relationship with chimp: ‘He loves me’

Woman banned from zoo after unhealthy relationship with chimp: ‘He loves me’

FOX NEWS: 'Lego Master' artist explains his job creating building challenges for contestants

'Lego Master' artist explains his job creating building challenges for contestants

Charlie Watts: Jagger and Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards salute drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80.

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Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer

He wasn't flashy or prone to pyrotechnics, but Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the Rolling Stones.

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China schools: 'Xi Jinping Thought' introduced into curriculum

The education ministry says the guidelines will help establish Marxist belief in the country's youth.

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Narayan Rane: India minister arrested over slap remark gets bail

Narayan Rane said he would have slapped a state chief minister over this Independence Day speech.

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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover

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

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US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

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

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Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening

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

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Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine

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

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

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

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

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

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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

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

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Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?

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

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

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

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Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?

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

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Florida restaurant receives $10,000 tip from generous customer

Florida restaurant receives $10,000 tip from generous customer

FOX NEWS: Grandma and grandson say they made the world's biggest Oreo: 'It was a blast'

Grandma and grandson say they made the world's biggest Oreo: 'It was a blast'

FOX NEWS: 100-year-old grandmother sets weight lifting Guinness World Record

100-year-old grandmother sets weight lifting Guinness World Record

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

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

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal

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

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

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

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi halts UK launch plan

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

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Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation

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

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FOX NEWS: Children have gained weight during the pandemic as junk food consumption rises

Children have gained weight during the pandemic as junk food consumption rises

FOX NEWS: Moving truck full of family's possessions stolen as they slept in hotel

Moving truck full of family's possessions stolen as they slept in hotel

FOX NEWS: Mom's clever 'back-to-school shoe shopping' hack helps parents who shop child-free

Mom's clever 'back-to-school shoe shopping' hack helps parents who shop child-free

FOX NEWS: Study shows how mindfulness could make some people more selfish

Study shows how mindfulness could make some people more selfish

Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline

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

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The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend

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

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

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

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

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

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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

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

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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

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

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FOX NEWS: Cow attacks prompt beach closures at popular tourist destination

Cow attacks prompt beach closures at popular tourist destination

FOX NEWS: NASCAR star says asking about vaccinations like asking about vasectomies

NASCAR star says asking about vaccinations like asking about vasectomies

FOX NEWS: Ryan Blaney snags Michigan NASCAR win on final restart

Ryan Blaney snags Michigan NASCAR win on final restart

FOX NEWS: Josef Newgarden wins wild Gateway IndyCar race by .5397 sec

Josef Newgarden wins wild Gateway IndyCar race by .5397 sec

FOX NEWS: Ford launching DIY electric car kit for customs

Ford launching DIY electric car kit for customs

FOX NEWS: First drive: Return of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

First drive: Return of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

FOX NEWS: Car quiz: What are these best-selling vehicles?

Car quiz: What are these best-selling vehicles?

Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

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

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Anti-Taliban resistance group says it has thousands of fighters

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

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Storm Henri: Lightning strikes One World Trade Center

The strike was captured as Storm Henri approached the north-east of the US, bringing heavy rain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods

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

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Racehorse runs down interstate highway after bucking rider: 'Craziest thing I’ve ever seen'

Racehorse runs down interstate highway after bucking rider: 'Craziest thing I’ve ever seen'

FOX NEWS: Viral nail polish hack shows how you can get a quick and easy manicure

Viral nail polish hack shows how you can get a quick and easy manicure

Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism

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

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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

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

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FOX NEWS: Australian rescue dogs shot over COVID restrictions: report

Australian rescue dogs shot over COVID restrictions: report

FOX NEWS: Exotic snail discovered alive in unmarked box in shipping center

Exotic snail discovered alive in unmarked box in shipping center

FOX NEWS: Domino's tests viral watermelon pizza recipe with its own twist, TikTok creator chimes in

Domino's tests viral watermelon pizza recipe with its own twist, TikTok creator chimes in

FOX NEWS: Lion stares, growls at nature guide from outside a kitchen window: video

Lion stares, growls at nature guide from outside a kitchen window: video

Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

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

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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players

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

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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread

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

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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?

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

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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane

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

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

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

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

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

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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

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

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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

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

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

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

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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

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

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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall

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

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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Car crashes onto Wendy's after accident launches it into the air

Car crashes onto Wendy's after accident launches it into the air

FOX NEWS: ‘Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie’ combines two decadent desserts: Try the recipe

‘Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie’ combines two decadent desserts: Try the recipe

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

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

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'I play carrom with my feet'

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

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Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means

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

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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021

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

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

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

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Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule

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

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Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return

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

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Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too

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

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How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule

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

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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

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

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Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

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

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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

Scenes of chaos and panic continue in Kabul as thousands still crowd the airport.

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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

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

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

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

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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Too cold? Ford debuts 1990s-style Ice White Mustangs

Too cold? Ford debuts 1990s-style Ice White Mustangs

FOX NEWS: Electric Genesis GV60 debuts with bizarre 'crystal sphere' gearshift

Electric Genesis GV60 debuts with bizarre 'crystal sphere' gearshift

FOX NEWS: Stolen James Bond 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin DB5 is likely in the Middle East, sleuth says

Stolen James Bond 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin DB5 is likely in the Middle East, sleuth says

Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic

The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, said 40 other people had died.

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BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines

An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps.

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China NPC: Three-child policy formally passed into law

The top legislature was also expected to approve a controversial anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong.

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FOX NEWS: Dog's tail bitten off after alligator attacks it during walk

Dog's tail bitten off after alligator attacks it during walk

Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover

The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: Taliban 'tortured and massacred' Hazara minority

Rights group Amnesty says the recent Hazara killings were a "horrifying indicator" of Taliban rule.

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Covid: Sydney extends lockdown and puts two million under curfew

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

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Britney Spears investigated over dispute with employee

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

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

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

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

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

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OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation

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

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Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'

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

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

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

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

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

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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train

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

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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

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

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

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

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Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future

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

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Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020

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

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Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

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

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FOX NEWS: Cruises from Port Tampa may start again in October

Cruises from Port Tampa may start again in October

Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests

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

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The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

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

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FOX NEWS: Teacher explains why she kept a disconnected, 'old school landline phone' mounted to her classroom wall

Teacher explains why she kept a disconnected, 'old school landline phone' mounted to her classroom wall

FOX NEWS: Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 20 years apart: 'Our future is bright'

Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 20 years apart: 'Our future is bright'

FOX NEWS: US Bicycle Route System expands with 2,903 miles of new cycling trails across 5 states

US Bicycle Route System expands with 2,903 miles of new cycling trails across 5 states

FOX NEWS: Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son

Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son

Apple censors engraving service, report claims

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

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

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

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The villages cut off from help by Haiti earthquake

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

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Tokyo 2020: First Covid case detected at Paralympic village

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

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

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

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Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind

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

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Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees

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

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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war

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

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

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

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No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake

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

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

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable'

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

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Ramappa temple: The Indian shrine that is now a World Heritage site

The 800-year-old temple in India's southern state of Telangana is now on the tourist map.

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

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

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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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R Kelly trial set to begin in New York

The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.

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Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer

Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.

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Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.

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Taliban have been looking for me, says ex-Afghanistan bank governor

Militants have been knocking on the doors of places he used to live, Ajmal Ahmady says.

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Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border

Video shows 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear as migrants scramble towards Lithuanian territory.

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Cuba tightens control of internet after protests

Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.

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Afghanistan: National flag protesters in Jalalabad appear to be disrupted by gunshots

Video appears to show protesters waving the country's national flag before fleeing.

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Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

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

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Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000

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

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Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket

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

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US left too quickly, says Afghan bank governor

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

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

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

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US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal

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

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How technology in the air battles fires on the ground

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

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The little-known human stories behind emoji designs

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

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

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

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Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia

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

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FOX NEWS: Colorado family stranded in Afghanistan after flight home is canceled