Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Reid reaches last four at Paralympics as GB win two more bronzes

Defending champion Gordon Reid reaches the men's singles semi-final at the Tokyo Paralympics while GB win two more bronzes.

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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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Transfer deadline day: Premier League spending tops £1bn but is down on previous year

Cristiano Ronaldo's move back to Manchester United on transfer deadline day helps to push Premier League clubs' spending past £1bn - but overall outlay has dropped.

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Minister rejects call to keep universal credit top-up

The work and pensions secretary rejects a call from UK politicians to maintain a £20 universal credit top up.

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Football fan credits daughter with changing his racist beliefs

Football fan Neil says he changed his attitude with the help of his daughter, Millie.

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Drugs: The county lines gang in our Powys cul-de-sac

What happens when drug dealers move in to a small, rural town?

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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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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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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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Covid: How do I get the vaccine and will I need a booster?

All over-16s can now get the Covid vaccine, and booster jabs could be rolled out from September.

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When will furlough end?

Employers will contribute more to the cost of keeping their staff furloughed from 1 August.

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New eco-petrol baffles a quarter of motorists

E10 is set to become the new standard petrol, but 24% of drivers are unaware of it, says the RAC.

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Transfer deadline day: Done deals as summer 2021 window closes

Who has moved on transfer deadline day?

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Tokyo Paralympics: Day-by-day guide to key events, big stars and British medal hopes

Want to know what's happening when in the Tokyo Paralympic Games? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action.

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Afghan refugees: Those who worked for UK can stay permanently

Evacuees who worked for the British military and UK government will be given indefinite leave to remain.

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Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Inclisiran is a new treatment that works even when other fat-busting drugs, like statins, have not.

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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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Afghanistan: The questions facing Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

The foreign secretary will be grilled by MPs on the UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Newspaper headlines: UK in talks with Taliban and new 'miracle jab'

The front pages focus on the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan and a new drug to prevent heart attacks.

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Wildlife photo: Is this the world's most beautiful mosquito?

Both beauty and beast. A Sabethes mosquito is visually stunning but it's also a carrier of disease.

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Covid in Wales: Ministers consider U-turn on private travel tests

A ban on travellers using non-NHS coronavirus tests could be scrapped by the Welsh government.

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Pair complete UK's longest straight-line challenge

Calum Maclean and Jenny Graham climbed mountains, scrambled down gullies and tackled steep rocky crags on the route.

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Liverpool captain Henderson signs new deal until 2025

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson signs a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2025.

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Covid-19: Business confidence rising and cases doubling every week in Scotland

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Greta Thunberg: Scotland 'not a world leader on climate change'

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

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Murray 'lost respect' for Tsitsipas during five-set defeat in US Open

Andy Murray says he "lost respect" for third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas during a feisty US Open match where the Briton accused his opponent of "cheating" by taking lengthy bathroom breaks.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain's joint most successful Paralympian with 16th gold

Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain's joint most successful Paralympian of all time after winning her 16th gold medal in the C5 time trial in Tokyo.

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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: UK to push for safe passage for Afghans as US withdraws

The international community will "push as one voice" for the safe passage of Afghans, the PM says.

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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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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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Taste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns

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

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

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

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Feminist Collages London: Tackling violence against women with slogan posters

A movement that started in Paris, has now spread into locations across the globe.

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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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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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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

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

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Back to school: How will schools be kept Covid-safe this term?

Pupils across the UK are preparing to return to school after the summer holidays.

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Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?

Millions of children, including 16 and 17 year olds, are now being offered a Covid vaccine in the UK.

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Rugby study finds brain affected in one season

One season of professional rugby could be enough to see a decline in a player's blood flow to the brain and cognitive function, a new study claims.

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The remarkable rise of the independent councillors

A quiet revolution is taking place in England and Wales as independent councillors challenge big parties.

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

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

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Newspaper headlines: 'Fury' and 'chaos' as last US flight leaves Kabul

The front pages focus on Afghanistan, as US troops end their 20-year presence in the country.

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Manchester United v Wolves: Should Paul Pogba have been penalised for foul?

Match of the Day 2 pundits Jermaine Jenas and Dion Dublin discuss whether Manchester United's winner in their 1-0 victory over Wolves should have been ruled out for a Paul Pogba challenge in the build-up.

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Wolves 0-1 Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises 'special' Mason Greenwood in hard-fought victory

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises "special" Mason Greenwood after he scored their only goal in a 1-0 win at Wolves.

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Covid-19: New Zealand woman dies after Pfizer jab, and Sturgeon self-isolating

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

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Hospitality: Bullying, low pay and burn-out blamed for staff shortage

As another popular Welsh restaurant closes its doors, what's next for the hospitality industry?

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Paramotor pilot shares pictures of John O'Groats-Land's End flight

Daniel Jones snaps aerial images from John O'Groats to Land's End while on a very personal mission.

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Youtuber Paul beats ex-UFC champion Woodley by split decision in boxing match

Jake Paul goes the distance for the first time in his fledgling boxing career with a split decision victory over Tyron Woodley on a glitzy night in Cleveland.

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'A once-in-a-generation player' - who made Garth Crooks' team of the week?

Who is a once-in-a-generation player? Which forward is not "particularly gifted" but playing the "football of his life"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

Golds for Small & Paterson Pine as GB win four medals - Paralympics day six so far

Andrew Small wins his first Paralympic title in the T33 100m as Phoebe Paterson Pine takes archery gold on her Games debut on day six of Tokyo 2020.

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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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Covid travel: Latest changes begin as seven countries go green

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

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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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Afghanistan: UK pressure over Taliban safe passage pledge

The government is seeking international support to ensure the militants allow people to leave Afghanistan.

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Hurricane Ida: Striking pictures show storm sweeping Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ida makes landfall on the US state of Louisiana, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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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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Why teenagers are mentoring senior Met Police officers

Three teenagers have mentored a trio of the Met’s top women officers over the last six months.

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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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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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Covid: Do I have to self-isolate if I'm fully vaccinated?

Self-isolation rules have now been relaxed across the UK.

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Affordable uniforms law will miss new school year

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

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

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

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The Papers: Afghans could fight for UK and Brit troops home

The continuing fallout from the evacuation of Afghanistan features on most front pages on Monday.

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Afghanistan: Pen Farthing and animals 'safe' after leaving Kabul

But his charity says it is a "devastating blow" that their "wonderful team" has been left behind.

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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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Decades of hoarding made house 'a no-go area'

A woman who struggled with buying and hoarding "bargains" for 30 years explains how it began.

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Covid-19: Murray's call for jabs and doggy day care boom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Dark Cloud: The last known Chippewa 'Sixties Scoop' survivor

Dark Cloud shares his story after more unmarked graves were found in Canada in June.

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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Government plans to lift football standing ban

Some clubs will trial designated safe standing areas before the end of the season, the BBC understands.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft wins third successive 100m gold

Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft claims a stunning sixth Paralympic title with her third consecutive T34 100m crown on day five in Tokyo, as Lauren Steadman wins triathlon gold.

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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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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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'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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Stormzy, Skepta and Aitch: Making beats for rap stars at 19

Chris Rich has made thousands from creating beats in the style of hip hop's elite.

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee: Wanderlust collection was about India

Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee was criticised after he teamed up with high street retailer H&M.

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Shannon Singh: ‘People say I don't look Indian enough'

The former Love Island contestant speaks about the online abuse she’s received.

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Back to the mosh pit: What it means for super-fans

Live music is back - and for the most committed fans it's the return of an entire way of life.

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Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband

Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it.

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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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How lockdown puppies led to the rise of doggy day care

As owners return to the office or seek to socialise their pups, day care for dogs is taking off.

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What are the holiday rules for travel to green, amber and red list countries?

A traffic light system is in place setting out rules for entering the UK

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Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?

The progress made in vaccinating the country's adult population, as nearly 48 million people have received at least one dose.

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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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Covid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices

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

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Players should get Covid jabs, says Andy Murray

Andy Murray says tennis players have a responsibility to the public as they travel the world, and should therefore be vaccinated against Covid.

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The Papers: UK out of Afghanistan and blame game erupts

The Sunday papers focus on the fallout from the end of the UK evacuation mission in Kabul.

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'Superstar' dog retires after six years of donating rare blood

Woodie the greyhound has given blood 22 times to help up to 88 other dogs.

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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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Are South Africans running the Strictly dance floor?

As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.

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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

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

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Husband and wife Neil and Lora Fachie win Paralympic gold in quick succession

Husband and wife Neil and Lora Fachie both win Paralympic gold for Britain on the last day of track cycling events in Tokyo.

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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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Judge blocks Florida governor’s mask mandate ban

School mask mandates have caused fierce debates across the US as students return and Delta surges.

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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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Afghanistan: Ministers try to reassure MPs over missed evacuees

Senior members of the cabinet say the UK will support those left behind when the Kabul airlift ends.

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Hire UK workers to drive lorries, minister tells firms

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

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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

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

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

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

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Festivals and Covid: A risk worth taking?

Some music fans accept they might catch Covid - but others are selling their tickets and staying away.

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Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?

How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens.

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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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Scotland's most remote school seeks new headteacher

The current head of the school on Fair Isle, which has just three pupils, is stepping down after 35 years.

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Vigil: Submarine drama explores 'isolating and tense' life and death at sea

Suranne Jones and Martin Compston star in BBC One's Vigil, set on board a nuclear submarine.

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The teenager who won wheelchair slalom at the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games

Caz Walton was 17 when she competed at the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo and won gold.

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Covid: Delta twice as likely to need hospital care

Get double-jabbed to reduce this risk, advise experts who have studied different variants of the virus.

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Government to ban single-use plastic cutlery

Plastic plates and polystyrene cups will also be banned in England in what ministers call a "war on plastic".

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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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Scottish Greens vote on historic government deal

The party's co-leaders are urging members to put them into ministerial roles within the Scottish government.

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

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

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

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

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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout

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

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Autistic teen posts video about struggles with system

Autistic teen posted a video about lack of support in health and social care system before he died.

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Covid homeless scheme not leading to permanent accommodation, warns charity

A charity says fewer than one in four people helped by the Everyone In initiative now have permanent homes.

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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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Covid in Wales: No significant changes to rules in latest review

First minister urges those who haven't been vaccinated to get their jab as he announces latest review.

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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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Climate Basics: Can carbon offsetting help the planet?

BBC Reality Check looks at whether it's possible to buy your way out of creating harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

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

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

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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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Festivals: Drug supply issues and low tolerance add to overdose fears

Disruptions could mean people inadvertently take stronger or more dangerous drugs, campaigners say.

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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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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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Ryan Tedder: Classic songs are strangling new music

New bands don't have a chance because everyone is streaming Queen and ABBA, says the OneRepublic star.

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Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

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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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UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed

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

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Covid jab side-effects 'mild' for at-risk children

Parents should be reassured by the findings, Bristol doctors say, following a small study.

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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows

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

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Man charged with contaminating supermarket goods

The 37-year-old was held after incidents at three stores in west London on Wednesday evening.

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

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

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The Papers: 'Bloodbath at Kabul airport'

Reports of the twin bomb attacks in Afghanistan's capital feature across the front pages, alongside some dramatic photographs.

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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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Covid: Jab preparation for 12 to 15-year-olds and vial shortages

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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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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World War Two German bunker in Alderney built inside Roman fort

Archaeologists examine the walls of a Roman fort in Alderney used by the Germans in World War Two.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Covid-19: NHS England prepares jabs plan for 12-15 year-olds

But any extension of the vaccination rollout next month will first depend on a recommendation from experts.

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Man held over contamination of supermarket food

Shoppers are told to dispose of goods after syringes are thought to have been used to inject them.

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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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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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Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss

Scientists say light pollution is a factor driving "worrying" declines in local insect populations.

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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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Service cuts may expose rural youth to county lines

Money to support young people is much lower in rural areas than urban and half what it was a decade ago.

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Boris Johnson: Tories feared PM would die with Covid, says Simon Hart

The Welsh secretary says there were concerns Boris Johnson would die when he was ill with Covid-19.

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The Papers: 'Head for border' and jab plan for 12-year-olds

The focus is on the latest efforts to evacuate Afghans, and the possibility of extending the Covid vaccine rollout to younger age groups.

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Tortoise eating bird caught on camera by conservationist

It is believed to be the first time this behaviour of giant tortoises has been documented.

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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Kgothatso Montjane, South Africa's wheelchair tennis hope

South Africa's wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane is aiming for a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

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The English Riviera during the 2021 UK staycation

Photographer David Hares captures people enjoying the seaside during the staycation of 2021.

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Nile Rodgers offers career tips to young musicians

After months of staying at home, the music legend taught young Londoners the benefit of collaboration.

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NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages

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

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Car production in July hits lowest level since 1956

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

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

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

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'My husband refused a divorce for nine years'

Under orthodox Jewish law, a husband must give his wife a document to allow the marriage to end.

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Covid: Waning vaccine protection and soaring holiday prices

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Levelling up: The seaside town debating what change is needed

As a report says levelling up plans must consider local views, people in Rhyl debate the changes needed.

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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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Minister's wife goes ahead with legal action over nursery 'discrimination'

A nursery denies claims it discriminated against Humza Yousaf's wife and two-year-old daughter.

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

The Rolling Stones' Sir 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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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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Club completes challenge to bag all 282 Munros in a single day

Members of Carnethy Hill Running Club reached the summits of all 282 mountains in a single day.

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Afghanistan: The 'exhaustion' of following the conflict from the UK

Ayesha, who lives in Britain, explains the mental and physical toll of following news from home.

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CEO Secrets: 'Tear up the business plan'

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

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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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Covid infection protection waning in double jabbed

Experts say it is to be expected and boosters may be needed, at least for some people, ahead of winter.

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Just Eat announces 1,500 new jobs in North East

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

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Consultation begins on beaver reintroductions

The UK government is seeking people's views on whether beavers should return to England's rivers.

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UK self-catering holiday prices soar in pandemic

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

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Climate change: Consumer 'confusion' threatens net zero homes plan

Plans to decarbonise homes are too complicated and confusing, say consumer and industry groups.

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Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

The number of 18 to 34-year-olds smoking increased by a quarter in England during the first lockdown.

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Goldman Sachs mandates vaccines for US staff and visitors

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

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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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Serial thief targets designer frames in opticians across Scotland

Frames worth tens of thousands of pounds have been taken across Scotland by what retailers claim is the same thief.

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The Papers: 'Race' to leave Kabul and Charlie Watts' tributes

The final days of the UK evacuations from Afghanistan and the death of the Rolling Stones drummer are the focus for the front pages.

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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?

The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel.

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High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

The NHS initiative, for people in England over the age of 40, could save thousands of lives.

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Man bailed after Katie Price assault arrest

The man, 32, was arrested on suspicion of assault, theft and coercive and controlling behaviour.

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McDonald's UK restaurants run out of milkshakes

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

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Covid-19: Shop staff describe pandemic abuse, and teenage vaccination progress

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

US VP Kamala Harris criticises Beijing intimidation in South China Sea

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

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

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

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Social care charges: Disabled and vulnerable adults hit by steep rises

Many are facing a significant rise in the money they have to pay towards the support they receive.

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Retail bosses demand more protection for UK workers

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

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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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Afghanistan: PM to urge G7 leaders to step up support for refugees

Boris Johnson will also ask the US to delay the withdrawal of its troops, at a virtual meeting of the G7.

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Record number of migrants cross Channel in a day

More than 800 people reached the UK on Saturday in 30 small boats, the Home Office confirms.

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From earrings to tiles – what you can do with plastic waste

How people around the world are recycling plastic waste themselves and turning it into cool stuff.

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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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How the world's oldest hat shop made it through lockdown

Lock & Co was first established in 1676 and has sold hats to the likes of Nelson and Winston Churchill.

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Shot in Angola, left for dead, and now a Wetherspoons high-flyer

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

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

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

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How to keep your cool when the office heats up

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

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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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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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TV has 'utterly failed' disabled people, writer Jack Thorne says

Screenwriter Jack Thorne describes disability as the "forgotten diversity" in the media industry.

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Rugby boy completes 150-mile walk to visit grandparents

Arthur Mortimer, 15, takes on the fundraising feat having not seen his nan and grandad for 18 months.

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The Papers: Kabul airlift deadline amid Taliban 'red line'

Tuesday's front pages continue to focus on the international evacuation operation from Afghanistan.

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The Last Bus: Timothy Spall film gives teen busker big break

Caitlin Agnew was just 16 when two of her songs were picked to feature on the soundtrack for The Last Bus.

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Westminster double murder: Victims named as police hunt continues

Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore both died from a stab wound to the neck.

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London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm

Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country".

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Wood out of third Test against India with shoulder injury

England bowler Mark Wood is out of the third Test against India because of a shoulder injury.

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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: Every minute counts, says UK minister

James Heappey says the Taliban is co-operating with evacuations but the UK takes "nothing for granted".

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English trio in Europe's Solheim Cup team as Matthew picks Reid

England's Georgia Hall, Charley Hull and Mel Reid are all in Europe's team for their defence of the Solheim Cup against the United States in September.

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Covid: PCR test cost clamp down and vaccine plea for youngsters

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

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'Despite everything, I still think these Paralympics will take the movement to another level'

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson believes the Tokyo Paralympics can still take the movement to another level.

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Murray beats lucky loser Rubin after Kyrgios withdraws

Britain's Andy Murray beats American lucky loser Noah Rubin in the Winston-Salem Open first round after his scheduled opponent Nick Kyrgios withdraws.

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

Snowdon: Calls for walkers to respect the mountain

Litter, erosion and traffic put "significant pressure" on the mountain, says the Snowdonia Society.

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Strikes threatened over outbreak of legionella bacteria on trains

The RMT union has launched a dispute after four trains had actionable traces of legionella bacteria.

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

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

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Afghanistan: PM to press Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal

Boris Johnson will request more time to evacuate people during a G7 meeting on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: Young people warn of long Covid amid jab drive

The government says it has met its target to offer all 16 and 17-year-olds in England a vaccine.

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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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Covid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices

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

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Snowdon: 'This is the worst queuing I can remember'

A group maintaining the mountain warns of the pressures large numbers of visitors bring.

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'You can change your life with sport'

Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Lucy Robinson wants to inspire others.

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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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Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle

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

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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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Newspaper headlines: PM delay plea to Biden and UK evacuation steps up

Reports Boris Johnson will ask the US to keep troops at Kabul airport for longer leads many papers.

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Five hurt in crash involving cars and pedestrians in Lincoln

Police say the casualties were taken to hospital with "serious to critical" injuries.

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Eileen Barrott death: Husband charged with murder

Eileen Barrott died at the couple's home a week ago after being found seriously injured.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane travels with visitors' squad

Tottenham striker Harry Kane travels with the squad for Sunday's Premier League match at Wolves, as he continues to be linked with Manchester City.

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Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas on return to ring

Manny Pacquiao loses on his return to the ring after a two-year absence as Cuba's Yordenis Ugas retains his WBA (super) welterweight title.

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Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage

New York state declares a state of emergency as officials warn of flooding and power outages.

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Covid: Antibody tests offered to public and tabletop game boom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

Three men sought by police in Birmingham Gay Village attack probe

One man was knocked unconscious in an attack which began with abuse being shouted from inside a car.

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The Hundred: Best action from women's and men's finals

Watch the best of the action from the Hundred finals at Lord's as Southern Brave took on Birmingham Phoenix in the men's final and Oval Invincibles in the women's final.

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Afghanistan: Blair calls US withdrawal 'imbecilic'

Every jihadist group around the world will be cheering, the former UK prime minister says.

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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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Covid: Antibody tests offered to public for first time

The UK-wide scheme for adults who test positive for coronavirus will launch next week.

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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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Devon girl, 14, finishes round-Britain sailing trek

Katie McCabe sails about 1,600 nautical miles in a 26ft (8m) wooden yacht called Falanda.

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Sepsis: Teen footballer wants better care for young adults

Hollie Smith, 19, dreamed of playing for Wales - but after sepsis she needs round-the-clock care.

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The NI inventor who saved thousands of lives

The plane ejector seat was invented by James Martin, from Crossgar in County Down, in 1944.

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Green Man: Festival returns in the Welsh mountains after Covid restrictions

Wales' largest music festival, Green Man, returns with 25,000 people in attendance.

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'Race should not be a factor in my destiny'

A young Londoner beats 23,000 other entrants in one of the country's largest anti-racism competitions.

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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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Love Island: Is the dating show's honeymoon phase over?

The ITV show sparked record complaints, so as the latest series ends, is the magic starting to fade?

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Tabletop gaming: The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons

The popularity of gaming during the pandemic helped with mental health and family life, say fans.

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Sent to Halifax: One town's asylum story

What life is like for asylum seekers in a Yorkshire town - and what locals think about accepting more.

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Newspaper headlines: Blair's attack on US exit, and UN aid warning

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair's comments on Afghanistan make many of Sunday's front pages.

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

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

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Celtic sign Croatia defender Josip Juranovic from Legia Warsaw

Celtic sign Croatia international full-back Josip Juranovic from Polish champions Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee.

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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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Westminster double murder: Police release image of wanted man

Police want to trace Lee Peacock after two people were found dead with knife injuries in London.

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Mission: Impossible films Derbyshire quarry train crash

Crews had been building the set for months and the nearby village had seen lorry-loads of props appearing.

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Covid: CO2 monitors for schools and Euro 2020 a 'significant risk'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

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Kongo claims dramatic submission to win heavyweight thriller at Bellator 265

France's Cheick Kongo dramatically beat Russian Sergei Kharitonov to win the battle of the heavyweight veterans in the main event of Bellator 265.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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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Abuse leaves hospitality staff at 'breaking point'

Staff say they are upset and feel demoralised by rude customers during a busy summer season.

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

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

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Tumult grips White House amid week of Afghanistan failures

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

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Puppy smuggling: Rise in cases prompts new welfare rules

Ministers want to stop the "grim trade" in criminals profiting from the rise in demand for pets.

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The pregnant woman who caught a serial voyeur masseur

How a suspicious-looking alarm clock led to the downfall of a masseur who was spying on his clients.

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Woke: Compliment or criticism, it is now fuelling the culture wars

The surprising history of a term increasingly thrown around in UK political debate.

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OnlyFans porn ban a 'kick in the teeth' for creators

Content creators aren't pleased about the site's decision to ban explicit content from October.

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

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

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Covid: CO2 monitors pledged to aid school ventilation

Schools in England are to be given CO2 monitors to as part of plans to limit the spread of Covid.

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The West End star who worked as carer during lockdown

As theatres reopen, actors like Stephen Beckett have been swapping their lockdown jobs for their place on the stage once more.

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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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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021

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

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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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Newspaper headlines: Evacuation efforts in Kabul and Al-Qaeda warning

The continuing situation in Afghanistan dominates most of the front pages.

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Covid career changers: ‘Do something you love’

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

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Martin Odegaard: Arsenal sign midfielder from Real Madrid for about £30m

Arsenal complete the permanent signing of midfielder Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid for a fee in the region of £30m.

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Covid: Government borrowing down and lockdown blamed for short-sighted children

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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SNP and Greens agree new power-sharing deal

The agreement will see Greens enter national government for the first time anywhere in the UK.

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Government borrowing shrinks in July

Despite a fall, borrowing was still the second-highest on record for July as Covid spending continues.

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Record number of bids for UK City of Culture 2025

For the first time groups of towns or areas have been able to bid for the cultural capital title.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

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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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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Dominic Raab's delegated phone call to Afghanistan not made

The government was unable to arrange the call about the evacuation of interpreters, it now says.

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

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

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

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

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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train

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

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Cinema box office takings at 50% of pre-pandemic levels

Box office takings in the past month are half of their pre-pandemic levels.

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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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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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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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Clive Myrie: Becoming Mastermind host is a big, big job

The journalist may be feeling jittery about his new role but hopes it will reveal his lighter side.

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

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

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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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Canada election: How vaccine mandates became an issue

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau will mandate vaccines for all Canadian travellers if re-elected next month.

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How virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff

VR headsets are making a leap from fun gimmick to serious tool for firms' workforce management.

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The Papers: 'Bad call, minister' as pressure increases on Raab

Some of the papers focus on the future of the foreign secretary over his handling of the Afghanistan crisis.

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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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Covid: Vaccines effective against Delta variant and PCR test 'rip-off' warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

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: Dominic Raab's failure to make urgent call shameful - Labour

The foreign secretary is accused of not phoning his Afghan counterpart for help to evacuate interpreters.

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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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Afghan interpreter who worked for UK begs PM for help

Ahmed, who fears Taliban reprisals, is desperate for him and his family to be evacuated from Kabul.

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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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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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Censor: Video nasty film explores the power of horror

The film Censor, set during the 80s, delves into impact of the lurid horror movies from that era.

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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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Covid vaccines still effective against Delta variant

But the jabs were more effective against the Alpha variant, the largest study of its kind suggests.

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Visa delays hit UK students heading to Spain to study

Students due to spend a year in Spain as part of their degree are hit with post-Brexit visa delays.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...