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Thursday, 30 September 2021

Petrol shortage: No improvement in fuel supplies

Industry body the PRA says more than a quarter of its members' petrol stations have no fuel.

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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens handed whole-life sentence

Wayne Couzens was told his "grotesque" actions had eroded public confidence in the police.

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Sabina Nessa: Man accused of 'predatory' murder of teacher

Koci Selamaj appears in court accused of the "premeditated" killing of teacher Sabina Nessa.

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Waze tracks fuel shortage through crowdsourced info

Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others.

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Rob Burrow hears a moving message from his daughter

Ex-rugby star Rob Burrow, who has Motor Neurone Disease, hears a moving message from his daughter.

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Britney Spears: Singer 'on cloud nine' after conservatorship ruling

The singer posted footage of her flying a plane after a judge suspended her father as conservator.

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Killamarsh: Families 'left broken' by deaths of woman and children

Terri Harris and her children John Paul and Lacey Bennett were found dead along with Connie Gent.

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Judge refuses to delay Scots vaccine passport scheme

Nightclub bosses fail in a legal challenge which sought to delay Scotland's vaccine passport scheme.

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Sarah Everard: How Wayne Couzens covered up her murder

Wayne Couzens is being sentenced for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard.

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Sarah Everard: New CCTV footage released in case

A CCTV timeline shows key evidence used to arrest and prosecute Wayne Couzens.

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Rapid house price growth continues in September, says Nationwide

Property prices have risen at 10% or more a year for each of the last five months, the Nationwide says.

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Insulate Britain protesters glue hands to M25

Nine arrests are made on the eighth day of action on the motorway in the last three weeks.

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Climate change: Money on the agenda at Milan talks

After the jeers of Greta Thunberg, minsters meet in Italy for the last UN talks before a major climate summit.

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Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Town cleans up after flooding, landslides



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La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'

The owners of the so-called miracle house are devastated after it succumbed to the lava flow.

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Scorching La Palma lava fizzes as it hits ocean

Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island.

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'All I can hear is a cacophony of screaming girls' - photographing the Beatles and Stones

Photographer Ian Wright was just 18 when he captured The Beatles on stage on a historic night.

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Afghanistan: 'My young sister will be forced to marry a Taliban fighter'

Afghan Chevening scholars in the UK say they have had messages from the Taliban threatening their relatives.

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GB number plate sticker no longer valid abroad

The GB stickers motorists use when driving abroad are no longer valid after a change in UK rules.

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United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine

The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy.

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Police defend shooting white deer in Bootle street after backlash

Officers were "gutted" to shoot the deer after nine hours trying to sedate it, police say.

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Taliban order no-shave rule



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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens at Old Bailey for sentencing

Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty in July to the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard.

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Katie Price charged after car crash

Reality TV star Katie Price charged with driving without insurance and while disqualified following car crash in Sussex on Tuesday, say police

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New species of dinosaur unearthed by Isle of Wight fossil hunters

About 50 bones of the carnivorous dinosaurs are found on a beach in southern England.

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Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Delay to enforcement of Scottish vaccine passport scheme

Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced.

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'Gentleman, modest and one of Liverpool's greatest' - Hunt obituary

Roger Hunt played with a willingness and desire for football's dirty work, but was a truly outstanding striker for club and country, writes Phil McNulty.

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Atlas V: Rocket launch creates strange lights in UK sky

Amateur astronomers across the UK capture the strange cone-shaped lights from their back gardens.

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FACT FOCUS: AZ election review spurs false claims online



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Sabina Nessa: Man appears in court charged with murder

Koci Selamaj, 36, is charged with the murder of the 28-year-old whose body was found in Kidbrooke.

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Roger Hunt: Former Liverpool and England striker dies aged 83

Former Liverpool and England striker Roger Hunt dies at the age of 83, the Premier League club announces.

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Tony Awards: US TV audience slumps to all-time low

CBS says 2.6 million people tuned in for Sunday's two-hour special, down from 5.4 million in 2019.

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Llandudno goalkeeper Alan Camsell still playing at 88

Eighty-eight year old Alan Camsell is now playing with the grandsons of his original team mates.

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Rare white stag shot dead on Bootle street by police

Officers were concerned about the dangers posed by the animal to passing motorists and pedestrians.

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Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted

Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country.

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Thunderstorms roll through the Pacific Northwest



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Idaho COVID Insanity Shows How Much Worse the GOP Can Get



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NHS Highland pays out millions to bullied staff

The health authority says it expects payments to reach £3.4m after a culture of bullying was exposed.

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Paralympian Janice Moores gets podium moment 37 years later

Paralympian Janice Moores won gold, but her podium moment has always been tinged with disappointment.

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Denise Welch: Man admits stalking Loose Women presenter

Toraq Wyngard set fire to a skip on the driveway of the Loose Women panellist's home in Cheshire.

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Monday, 27 September 2021

Fuel supply: Minister blames empty petrol pumps on unnecessary purchases

The situation will "calm down" when people fill their cars normally, the environment secretary said.

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Boris Johnson agrees to meet bereaved Covid families group

Boris Johnson will meet the group on Tuesday, having declined several requests to do so since last year.

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Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors

Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can.

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German election: Seven things we learned

Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote.

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From feud to bromance? DeChambeau and Koepka hug after US win

They went into the week as enemies, but do two hugs between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka mean they are now friends?

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Labour conference: Angela Rayner renews attack on Johnson in scum row

Labour's deputy leader says she will apologise to the PM in person if he retracts his past comments.

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Poll numbers down, justices say they aren’t politicians



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Covid: 'I lost my daughter to cancer after the pandemic paused chemotherapy'

Mandy Russell told the BBC she's "broken" after 31-year-old Kelly Smith died of bowel cancer.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals she was raped at the age of 17

The singer recalls being assaulted as a teenager in an attempt to dispel myths around rape.

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India Is Ignoring a Nightmare Snakebite Massacre



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Ex-Rochdale footballer jailed for 24 years for child rapes

Jonathan Diba-Musangu, 23, met his victims through a church in Rochdale where he taught Sunday school.

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Crete struck by strong earthquake

Local media reports say at least one person was killed and several injured after buildings collapsed.

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Sunday, 26 September 2021

Third judge blocks Gov. Lee's mask opt out in schools



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Passage: In memoriam



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Energy regulator Ofgem says gas crisis not its fault

The boss of the regulator tells the BBC no-one could have predicted the sharp rise in gas prices.

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Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster dies aged 72

Lead singer Francis Rossi calls Lancaster an integral part of the band's sound and enormous success.

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'Judo gives me strength to deal with sight loss'

A Coleraine judo club is one of the first in NI to offer training for visually impaired participants.

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Race wide open as Germany votes in post-Merkel election



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The Book Report: Fall 2021 titles



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What is lost: California fires leave a ghost town



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Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.

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Covid-19 vaccine passports a 'no brainer', says Nichola Mallon

SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says she has raised the issue with the NI Executive.

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Abdirahim Mohamed: Seventh murder charge after teenager stabbed

Abdirahim Mohamed, 18, died after being found with multiple stab wounds in Leicester.

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No fuel shortage, says transport secretary

Grant Shapps calls for drivers to be "sensible" and only fill up when they need to.

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Labour conference: Angela Rayner won't apologise for calling Johnson 'scum'

Labour's deputy leader says she will say sorry when the PM apologises for past "racist" comments.

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Platinum Jubilee medal designed for emergency service staff

The medal, to mark the Queen's 70-year reign, will also be given to members of the armed forces.

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Saturday, 25 September 2021

Woman arrested on suspicion of starting California blaze



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EVCL Chill: 400 jobs at risk as food firm goes bust

The firm says 650 jobs are saved but 400 others are under threat as a chilled food firm goes bust.

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Warning after Lewes girl, 6, has surgery for swallowing magnets

The girl had swallowed 23 strong magnets, which ripped through her bowel.

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Arrest made in connection with California wildfire



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Universal credit: Tory peer wants to force Commons vote on cut

The government is scrapping the £20-a-week benefit rise, introduced during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sabina Nessa: Book of condolence opened for killed teacher

The book is set up close to where the teacher was found dead one week ago.

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Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote

The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote.

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Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting: Memorial service to be held

Sgt Matiu Ratana will be remembered with a minute's silence on Saturday and a service in November.

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Can anyone Phil McCann up with petrol?

The BBC's Phil McCann reports from a petrol station that has run out of fuel in Stockport.

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Northamptonshire woman, 110, shares her secret to a long life

Joyce Wooding has received seven birthday cards from the Queen.

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Massage therapist gets 25 years to life for sex crimes



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Woman with Down syndrome loses UK abortion law challenge



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Mystery solved: Biden gets proof of family ties to India



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Labour conference: Starmer's rules change likely to be shelved - Rayner

The deputy leader says Sir Keir Starmer's plans are "not on the order paper" for party bosses.

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Friday, 24 September 2021

Burnley man denies Marks & Spencer terror attack murder attempt

A Burnley man tells a court he "did not attempt to murder" two women in a Marks & Spencer store.

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Thousands of energy customers facing bill shocks

People are awaiting decisions by the regulator about which surviving company will take on their supply.

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China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says.

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Northumberland diver finds seal with ring stuck round neck

A seal is found swimming off the Northumberland coast with a rubber ring stuck around its neck.

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Hamilton will 'not bail out' of on-track battles any more

Lewis Hamilton has decided not to back out of on-track battles when he believes he has a right to the corner, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says.

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Afghanistan: Executions will return, says senior Taliban official

Extreme punishments like executions and amputations will resume in Afghanistan, says the Taliban's head of prisons.

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Roger Michell: Julia Roberts pays tribute to 'kind and gentle' Notting Hill director

The Notting Hill star says she was "fortunate" to have worked with its director, who has died at 65.

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Killamarsh: Man in crown court charged with murders of children and woman

Damien Bendall is accused of killing Terri Harris and three children at a house in Derbyshire.

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Pfizer booster shots approved



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Port of Dover: Arrests made as Insulate Britain blocks port

Queues form at Europe's busiest ferry terminal as Insulate Britain shift their protest from the M25.

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Mondelez threatens trademark battle over bar's lilac packaging

Mondelez believes Primal Pantry's vegan fruit bar "exploits" the trademark of its Milka chocolates.

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Thursday, 23 September 2021

Millions face winter finance squeeze, says charity

Low-income families face a £710 rise in costs, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates.

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Former Labour MP Keith Vaz faces Parliament ban over bullying staff member

The former Labour MP should be ashamed of his behaviour, an independent panel says.

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port.

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Homecoming for Raducanu to be shown live on BBC

A homecoming event for US Open champion Emma Raducanu will be shown live on the BBC on Friday.

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Police investigating if stranger killed Sabina Nessa

The teacher had been on her way to meet a friend but was killed shortly after leaving home.

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Working from home: Staff abuse it, says City boss

Staff should not have the right to ask for flexible working from day one of new job, an employer says.

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Petting zoo wallaby escapes into Aberdeenshire countryside

Eddie, who is about six months old, escaped the day after arriving and was last seen outside a village pub.

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Boris Johnson at the UN fact-checked

The prime minister's speech focused largely on climate change and the UK's role in tackling it.

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Rugby World Cup winner Thompson to donate brain for CTE research

Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson, who was diagnosed with dementia aged 42, will donate his brain to scientists researching brain trauma.

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Uefa doubles prize money for women's Euros

Uefa doubles the prize money available to teams for the women's European Championship in 2022.

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Woman with Down's loses abortion law fight

Heidi Crowter says the current law on abortion for foetuses with the condition does not respect her life.

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Wednesday, 22 September 2021

US lifting ban on imports of British lamb, says Boris Johnson

The PM says farmers can export to the US, and insists the chances of a wider trade deal are not fading.

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Netflix lands golden ticket by buying Roald Dahl estate

The streaming giant will own and control works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG.

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Wisconsin election investigator warns of subpoenas



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Gas crisis: Head of regulator warns more customers face hit

The energy regulator says "well above" hundreds of thousands of customers may be left in limbo as more suppliers fold.

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Fraudsters steal £4m a day as crime surges

Total losses through fraud rockets by 30% in the first half of the year, with many victims not refunded.

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Quarter of a million pupils to join BBC's Share Your Story

BBC stars and staff invite teenagers to share their stories to help recover from the pandemic.

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Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry

With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine.

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Fury's promoter Warren confident fight with Joshua will happen

Frank Warren says he is "confident" Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua will happen.

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Covid: Immune therapy from llamas shows promise

An immune therapy derived from llama blood shows 'exciting potential' in early coronavirus trials.

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Getafe 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez score twice as Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.

Watch highlights as two late Luis Suarez goals help Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Getafe to go top of La Liga.

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Teen inmate whose baby died in prison was failed, report says

Inspectors say the death of the newborn baby at HMP Bronzefield "should never have happened'.

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Harry Dunn: Family aim to 'forge ahead' with criminal case

Harry Dunn's mother, Charlotte Charles, says the resolution of a civil case is a relief.

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Rolling Stones resume live shows with emotional Charlie Watts tribute

Sir Mick Jagger dedicates the band's comeback show to the late drummer, who died last month aged 80.

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Swimmers dodge jellyfish on four islands challenge

The "Salty Selkies" swam for more than six miles from the Bass Rock to Craigleith, Lamb and Fidra in the Firth of Forth.

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Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Afghanistan: MoD refers itself to Information Commissioner over data breach

It follows a data breach involving email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters who worked for UK forces.

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Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants

Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation.

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Harry Dunn: Liz Truss raises case with US at United Nations Assembly

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss speaks to the US Secretary of State about "delivering justice".

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Prince Philip: Grandchildren recall a favourite royal prank

The personal reflections on the Duke of Edinburgh's sense of humour are part of a BBC documentary.

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Salisbury poisonings: Third man faces charges for Novichok attack

Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the on-the-ground commander for the 2018 poisonings.

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The night my baby died as I gave birth in prison

Louise Powell says her baby died "due to errors" made after she went into labour in prison.

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Apple launches a healthy update for iPhones



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Monday, 20 September 2021

Princess Beatrice gives birth to a girl

The princess and her daughter are "doing well" and the Queen is "delighted", Buckingham Palace says.

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns for autumnal one-off

After a year out due to Covid, this year's show is being held four months later than is traditional.

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Covid vaccination begins for UK 12 to 15 year olds

It is part of the drive to get more people protected ahead of winter as the pandemic continues.

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Pfizer/BioNTech jab safe for children aged five to 11

The positive trial results could pave the way for vaccinating children younger than 12, if approved.

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Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges

A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group.

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Why are gas prices going up and what if my energy supplier goes bust?

Gas prices have soared by 250% since January, but what does that mean for household bills?

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M25 protests: Arrests made as Insulate Britain activists block motorways

Insulate Britain activists have caused disruption at the M25 and A1(M) in Hertfordshire.

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Carol Kirkwood: BBC Weather presenter pulled over by dog on live TV

Carol Kirkwood says she's fine after taking this tumble on BBC Breakfast when the guide dog went astray.

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Crash cyclist Josh Quigley set to achieve new Guinness World Record

Josh Quigley is believed to have broken Jack Thompson's record by cycling 2,179 miles in a week.

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Sunday, 19 September 2021

Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis dies

The actor, best known for playing Boycie in sitcom Only Fools and Horses, was 79.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe husband talks to Truss about detained wife

Richard Ratcliffe says he will urge the new foreign secretary to take firm steps to secure his wife's release.

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Man dies and woman injured after Highland paragliding crash

The crash happened near Loch Na Gainmhich in the Highlands at about 16:45 on Satuday.

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Sunday Summary: Headlines for September 19



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One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden's reset



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Gas prices: Are energy bills going up and what can I do?

Gas prices have soared by 250% since January but what does that mean for household bills?

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BBC 'extremely sorry' over loss of murdered girl's clothes

Michelle Hadaway says Martin Bashir asked to get her daughter's clothes DNA tested for a BBC programme.

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Lib Dems: Give parents Covid catch-up vouchers to spend

Sir Ed Davey will use his conference speech to call for a fairer deal for carers, parents and business.

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Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.

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Isle of Wight Festival: Courtney Cox among stars spotted in photos

Pictures from the Isle of Wight Festival show star names performing and soaking up the atmosphere.

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US plans mass expulsions of Haitian migrants



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England and Tottenham legend Greaves dies aged 81

World Cup-winning England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves dies at the age of 81.

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Gas price rise: 'UK not seeing risks to supplies right now'

COP26 president Alok Sharma says people should not be concerned about prices hikes or supply shortages.

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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions.

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Pembrokeshire hotel slated for £200 fee to deter instagrammers

Owner of the Druidstone Hotel says the clifftop bar was overrun by tourists wanting to see the sunset.

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Festival of Rescue sees firefighters showcase skills

More than 300 firefighters from around the UK demonstrate their expertise in a mass public exercise.

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'Dachshund disco is a children's party for your dog'

Organisers James Morgan and Anushka Fernando want to help dogs socialise again after lockdown.

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Covid passes: Relief and concern at Wales announcement

Club owners fear passes may harm Christmas trade, but those at clinical risk say they feel comforted.

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Red Bull in trademark dispute with English gin firm Bullards

The Austrian energy drink company is pursuing a legal challenge over the use of word "bull".

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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

A schoolgirl tells the BBC that "everything looks very dark" as schools reopen for boys but not girls.

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US man sought over missing fiancée disappears too

Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing.

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Manchester United reveals impact of Covid year

Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.

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Covid vaccine and test passes to be introduced in Wales

People will need to show they have been vaccinated or had a negative test for clubs and large events.

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Dorman Long tower to be destroyed after listed status revoked

Nadine Dorries strips Historic England protection from the 1950s Dorman Long building.

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The Wanted's Tom Parker opens up about his cancer diagnosis

Tom refuses to let cancer dominate his life after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

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Prince Andrew may challenge High Court ruling on US case

Virginia Giuffre is pursuing a civil case in New York against the prince over allegations of sexual assault.

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House-building reforms paused amid Conservative MP anger

Newly appointed Housing Secretary Michael Gove wants to address concerns, the BBC has been told.

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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

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Reshuffle: Boris Johnson's new Cabinet meets for first time

The PM gives his new line-up of ministers a "half-time pep talk", after this week's reshuffle.

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Emmerdale: Actress Elizabeth Estensen leaving ITV soap after 22 years

Elizabeth Estensen, who played landlady Diane Sugden, says it is time to "say goodbye".

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Thursday, 16 September 2021

'My head won't fall off when I get a bit of dough' - Britain's new UFC star Pimblett on fame & followers

Liverpudlian UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett tells us about debut, daft insults, his home city, junk food and more.

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Sean Dyche extends nine-year spell at Burnley with four-year deal

Sean Dyche commits his future to Burnley with a new four-year contract, keeping him at the club until summer 2025.

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Sir Elton John: UK and European tour postponed to 2023 after hip injury

The rock star says it "breaks my heart" to postpone, but he is still recovering from a hip injury.

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Covent Garden and St John's Wood to continue al fresco dining

Outdoor dining is made permanent in parts of central London but Soho's future remains unclear.

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Family wins court case over Staffordshire landfill site emissions

The family of a boy with breathing difficulties says a persistent smell is worsening his condition.

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Deathloop reviews: 'Ingenious' shooter is a contender for game of the year

The action thriller, which takes place in a time loop, delights critics as it debuts on Playstation 5.

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England to host invitational international women's tournament in 2022

England is set to host a new invitational international women's football tournament next year.

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Aston Martin retain Vettel and Stroll for 2022

Sebastian Vettel will continue at Aston Martin for a second season in 2022 alongside Canadian Lance Stroll.

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'We've got to look after our players' - England set to rotate as ODI series starts

England will be without pace bowler Anya Shrubsole for the start of the ODI series with an ankle injury.

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England move up to third in men's world rankings

Gareth Southgate's men climb to third in the Fifa world rankings, equalling their highest ever position.

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Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Universal credit cut will push workers into poverty, warns Tory former minister

Former cabinet minister Stephen Crabb joins calls for next month's universal credit cut to be axed.

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Warwickshire beat Yorkshire to stay in County Championship title hunt

Warwickshire beat Yorkshire to keep their County Championship title ambitions alive and end their opponents' hopes.

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'I don't select myself' - veteran Wales captain Jones keen to keep on playing

After releasing his autobiography, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is not quite ready to finish the final chapter of his illustrious playing career.

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Invasive insect poses danger to crops in the Northeast



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Lightning flickers in skies over Ohio



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Boris Johnson to reshuffle top team, says Downing Street

The prime minister is set to shake-up his cabinet over the coming hours, says Downing Street.

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How Nicki Minaj and swollen testicles became part of a UK coronavirus briefing

The rapper's comments about vaccines side effects were discussed at a UK coronavirus briefing.

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Stenson named Europe's fifth Ryder Cup vice-captain

Henrik Stenson is named Europe's fifth and final vice-captain for the Ryder Cup against the United States at Whistling Straits.

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Intense storms slam southeastern Colorado



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Barrymore pool death: Stuart Lubbock's father Terry dies

Terry Lubbock, whose son Stuart was found in Michael Barrymore's swimming pool, had terminal cancer.

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'How's your evening going?' - Sandgren disqualified after hitting line judge with ball

Tennys Sandgren is disqualified after just two games at the ATP Challenger event in Cary after an unfortunate turn of events.

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Countryside Properties scraps leasehold ground rent rises

Developer latest to drop clause campaigners say makes homes impossible to remortgage or sell.

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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs

The partnership is looking to fill 7,000 temporary roles in shops, department stores and warehouses.

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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault.

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Wada to review cannabis ban in athletics after Richardson misses Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency is to review whether cannabis should remain a banned substance after Sha'Carri Richardson missed the Olympics for testing positive for the substance.

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Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Actor Michael Rapaport calls out AOC over Met Gala dress



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Tropical storm Nicholas brings heavy rain to Texas and Louisiana

Meteorologists warn of life-threatening flooding, power outages and storm surges.

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Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again

The government blames Covid and supply chain difficulties as it puts back changes.

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Interview: NYC mayoral frontrunner Eric Adams



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Covid: Sajid Javid unveils winter plan to tackle coronavirus

Measures including compulsory face masks and working from home could be introduced if needed.

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Nicholas' eyewall sweeps through Texas coast



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Met Gala: 13 of the most eye-catching looks

Jennifer Lopez, Simone Biles, Dan Levy, Ella Emhoff and Tommy Hilfiger were all on the red carpet.

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Covid: Booster jabs for over 50s recommended

Experts say a single dose of Pfizer should be offered at least six months after a second dose.

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Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special'

More than 100 humpback whales have been filmed feeding off Australia's New South Wales coast.

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Llandudno goat selfie warning from coastguard

Visitors have been spotted taking selfies with the goats on the cliffs.

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Maida Hill crash: Three dead after car hits block of flats and catches fire

Three people die after a car crashes into a block of flats and bursts into flames.

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Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware

The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file.

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Tracking Tropical Storm Nicholas



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Monday, 13 September 2021

Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations

Camera performance can "degrade" if attached to high-volume, high-power motorbikes, Apple says.

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Raikkonen fit to return for Russian Grand Prix

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen is set to return to racing at the Russian Grand Prix after recovering from coronavirus.

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Storm brings large hail to Michigan



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Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid

It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month.

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Emma Raducanu set to earn millions after US Open win

Brands will queuing up to secure sponsorship deals with the teenage tennis star, experts say.

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MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage

After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments.

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Arsenal to face holders Barcelona in Women's Champions League group, Chelsea drawn with Wolfsburg

Chelsea face Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League group stages, with Arsenal in with holders Barcelona.

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Galleri cancer test: What is it and who can get it?

Volunteers are being recruited in England for a blood test able to detect more than 50 types of cancer.

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Warning on teachers' lack of Holocaust knowledge

Many teachers do not know enough about the Holocaust to combat myths and falsehoods, a study suggests.

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Coast Guard rescues 3 off New Jersey Coast



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Japan warns citizens of possible attack in Southeast Asia



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M25 junctions blocked by Insulate Britain campaigners

Police make arrests as climate change protests take place at several locations around the motorway.

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Primark says trend for comfort wear has continued

The discount fashion chain says shoppers are still stocking up on leggings and cycle shorts.

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Trans man says confusion caused cervical screening delay

Jamie waited three months for an appointment after an abnormal result - it should be two weeks.

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Tanya Fear: British actress reported missing in LA

Tanya Fear, 31, who has appeared in Doctor Who, has not been seen since last week.

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Richard Osman: Trying to make the world a better place

The TV star and author shares his life lessons on regret, ageing and doing good.

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Sunday, 12 September 2021

Ryanair: Holiday prices likely to rise sharply soon

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says fewer flights amid spiking demand will lead to higher prices.

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Hearts 0-0 Hibernian: Edinburgh derby ends in stalemate

Hearts and Hibernian fail in their bids to reclaim top spot in the Scottish Premiership after a fierce Edinburgh derby ends in a stalemate.

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Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Sam Kerr scores twice as Blues get first WSL win of season

Defending champions Chelsea bounce back from their opening-day defeat with a comfortable victory over Everton in the Women's Super League.

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Could Texas abortion ban strategy be double-edged sword?



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Tagging migrating whimbrel shorebirds



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1-on-1 with Sen. Joe Manchin



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Universities in Afghanistan to be segregated by gender

The new Taliban government also announced a review of subjects taught in higher education

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Cooper kicks Wallabies to late victory over South Africa

A late Quade Cooper penalty gives Australia victory over South Africa in the Rugby Championship after New Zealand thrash Argentina.

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Health tax could increase family breakdown, tax authority warns

The UK's tax authority says a National Insurance hike will also have a "significant" impact on firms.

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Fabrice Muamba's son faced 'monkey chants' in school rugby game

A top school is investigating after Fabrice Muamba says his son faced racist abuse in a rugby game.

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World's largest container ship arrives at Felixstowe

The Ever Ace, which is 400m-long (1,300ft) and can carry 23,992 containers, is on her maiden voyage.

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Great North Run: Britain's Marc Scott wins men's race as Kenya's Hellen Obiri takes women's title

Britain's Marc Scott wins the Great North Run in Newcastle, with Kenya's Hellen Obiri triumphing in the women's event.

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Clacton stabbing: Two men, three boys and woman held in murder probe

The victim, a 21-year-old man, died in hospital after suffering a fatal knife wound, police say.

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Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas.

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Saturday, 11 September 2021

Memorial in New York marks 20 years since 9/11



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9/11 anniversary: Official commemorations under way

A minute's silence will mark the exact times the hijacked planes crashed in three states.

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Didsbury Mosque: Police investigate fire as hate crime

Mosque leaders says they are "so grateful" to neighbours who tried to put out the blaze with coats.

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Edouard scores two on debut as Palace beat 10-man Tottenham

Odsonne Edouard scores twice on his debut as Crystal Palace claim their first win of the season to end 10-man Tottenham's 100% Premier League start.

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Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Man Utd v Newcastle Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Manchester United's side against Newcastle - his first appearance for the club for 12 years.

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Tavernier gives Rangers win at St Johnstone

James Tavernier's stunning goal with 10 minutes remaining gave Rangers a hard-fought win against St Johnstone and moved them to the summit of the Scottish Premiership.

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Prince Andrew's team dispute claims accuser served legal papers

A US judge will decide whether papers were served before a case brought by Prince Andrew's accuser can begin.

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Coronavirus: PM set to unveil Covid Winter Plan for England

The plan will include contingency measures that would come into force if the NHS was under pressure.

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Late Allen header earns Villa point at West Ham in WSL

Remi Allen's late equaliser earns Aston Villa a point at West Ham in the Women's Super League.

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Saturday Sessions: Elvis Perkins performs "Good Friday”



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All of Disney's 2021 movies to debut exclusively in cinemas

All films set to come out 2021 will be released in cinemas, handing a boost to struggling venues.

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England's Bairstow, Woakes & Malan pull out of Indian Premier League

Three England players withdraw from the Indian Premier League which resumes on Sunday, but nine others will take part.

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Six men arrested in £160m cocaine haul off Plymouth coast

A British man is among six arrested on a luxury yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine.

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True Cinnamon Boasts Some Sweet Benefits



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Friday, 10 September 2021

Wallace and Gromit: Nick Park unveils comedy duo's Preston statue

Oscar-winning animator Nick Park says he is "gobsmacked" how well the statue has turned out.

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Cressida Dick: Met commissioner given two-year contract extension

Dame Cressida Dick has come under fire from victims of police injustice who called for her to go.

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Lucy-Anne Rushton murder detective jailed for witness signature forgery

The former officer signed a witness's name on a statement during an inquiry into a woman's murder.

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More people trying to give up their lockdown dogs, says charity

The Dogs Trust says it has seen a 35% increase in calls related to giving up dogs in recent weeks.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Indyref2 timetable is realistic despite Covid

Scotland's first minister says a referendum could be held within two years despite Covid making "everything harder".

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Thieves steal mouthwash worth £25,000 in Lincolnshire raid

Two thieves are seen breaking into a compound drive away with a container full of dental products.

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Bernadette Walker murder: Family 'kept going to police'

The brother of a girl who is missing-presumed-dead says her killer had a history of violence.

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West Midlands Police sorry for failing domestic abuse victim

Suzanne Van Hagen's family say they have fought for more than eight years to get the truth.

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Barbados to Rotherham: Lizard's 4,000-mile trip hidden in bra

A Rotherham woman finds she has brought more home from the Caribbean than just a tan.

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Eye Opener: Biden unveils new COVID-19 vaccine mandate



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Florida woman given 30 years in husband's homicide



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Cressida Dick: Police Federation backs Met commissioner

The Police Federation says "it is easy to comment and criticise from the side-lines".

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Fortnite video chat app Houseparty to close

The developers of the video chat app say they can no longer give it "the attention it deserves".

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Metal detectorist's Bronze Age find on display for first time

The sun pendant is one of the most important finds of the last 100 years, the British Museum says.

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Satellite shows before and after images of 9/11 attacks



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Emma Raducanu: The making of Great Britain's US Open finalist

As British teenager Emma Raducanu reached the US Open final, BBC Sport charts her rapid rise - with the help of a host of experts.

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'Rafiq was victim of racial harassment & bullying' - Yorkshire release summary of report findings

Azeem Rafiq was the "victim of racial harassment and bullying," according to the findings of a report released by his former club Yorkshire.

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Playstation Showcase 2021: What we learned

Sony attempts to turn fan frustration into excitement about new games.

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Thursday, 9 September 2021

Accountancy giant KPMG to recruit more working class staff

By 2030, KPMG wants 29% of its senior staff to have parents that worked in "routine and manual" jobs.

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Cawston Park: Vulnerable patient deaths prompt hospitals warning

A series of failings was found in the care offered to three adults with learning disabilities.

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Long waits for ambulances continue in England

It took an average of more than eight minutes to respond to urgent call-outs, NHS figures show.

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Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation

Demonstrators are on the streets again as pictures emerge showing injuries inflicted on journalists.

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Bristol petrol station siege: Man arrested and another injured

Staff are seen fleeing to a safe room and loud bangs are heard in the stand-off in Bristol.

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Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme

Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit.

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Great Yarmouth and the man who has holidayed there for 75 years

George Bennett first visited Great Yarmouth at the age of four and has been back each year since.

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International Space Station: Smoke triggers alert on board

The alarm went off as the space station's batteries were being charged, Russia's space agency says.

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Numbers on furlough drop to new low

There has been "a striking fall" in the number of young people on furlough, says the Treasury.

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Minister defends social care bill reform wait

Helen Whately admits the changes to the system are "a little way off" but says it is a big reform.

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Mercury Prize: Sault and Arlo Parks among favourites to win album award

Arlo Parks, Sault and Laura Mvula are the bookmakers' tips to be named album of the year later.

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Thunderstorms cause flash-flooding in Devon

Businesses are affected and roads made impassable due to flood water caused by downpours.

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AstraZeneca bosses warn against rush for boosters

Data on whether they are needed is still awaited but ministers say the NHS is ready to go if they are.

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