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Sunday, 31 October 2021

Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Glaswegians greet COP26 with pessimism and hope

On day one of COP26, BBC Scotland speaks to people living and working around the climate summit in Glasgow.

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Russian tourists flock back to Egypt's Red Sea



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Shin Lim's magic



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Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991.

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Haunting portraits of abandoned houses



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Scary movies, and facing our fears



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COP26: 'Window closing' to meet 1.5C warming target - Alok Sharma

The COP26 president has been addressing delegates on day one of the climate summit in Glasgow.

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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.

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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

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UK and France seek solution to Brexit fishing row

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss the ongoing tensions in Rome and agree to work together.

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Greta Thunberg: Sometimes you need to anger people, says activist

Greta Thunberg says protesters must ensure no-one is hurt but defends tactics of blocking roads.

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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

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Georgia's ruling party wins major cities' mayor races



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Haverfordwest: Three paddleboarders die in River Cleddau

Two women and a man have died, and one woman is in a critical condition in hospital, police say.

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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

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Saturday, 30 October 2021

Arsenal continue resurgence with win at Leicester

Arsenal continue their recent resurgence with a comfortable Premier League win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

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Hasaranga takes hat-trick but South Africa beat Sri Lanka in last-over thriller

South Africa pull off a frantic four-wicket win in the final over against Sri Lanka in the Men's T20 World Cup, despite Wanindu Hasaranga's sublime hat-trick.

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La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes.

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Faith groups and pilgrims lead Glasgow COP26 climate protests

Thousands of activists head to Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known.

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Black History Month: Boxer's family want colour bar apology

Cuthbert Taylor's Caribbean heritage meant he was barred from competing for the British title.

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G20 leaders seek consensus on climate, economy, vaccines



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Fishing row: Turbulence has hit relations with France, PM says

But Boris Johnson says more unites France and the UK than divides them, despite a row over fishing.

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Whole country wishes Queen well - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the Queen is "on good form" but it's important she follows doctors' advice to rest.

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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

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Enniskillen: Children unearthing their town's forgotten streets

An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen.

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3 guilty in killing of girl, 12, that shook New Orleans



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PM Modi invites Pope Francis to India



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G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic.

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Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections.

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Manningtree wild swimmers stage River Stour sewage protest

The group are worried about the record amounts of raw sewage being pumped into waterways.

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Wigan deputy head teacher in court on child sex abuse charges

Julie Morris, 44, is accused of 18 child sexual abuse charges, including two counts of rape.

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Vatican cancels live TV broadcast of Biden greeting pope



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Menopause: HRT prescription costs to fall, says government

Women will now only pay once a year for the menopause treatment in England after Labour MP's campaign.

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BBC unveils 'significant' 10-point impartiality plan

The plan follows criticism it received over how a 1995 interview with Princess Diana was obtained.

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Zayn Malik denies assault of Gigi Hadid's mum Yolanda Hadid

The singer has asked for privacy for his daughter, after reports he and Gigi Hadid have broken up.

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Menopause Bill: Liz Kendall calls for free HRT prescriptions

A Labour MP describes being exhausted and aching overnight as she has "no idea what was going on" with the onset of menopause.

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Mother of 3 abandoned boys and dead brother speaks out



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3 guilty in killing of girl, 12, that shook New Orleans



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Kuenssberg: Has Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks.

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Convicted killer Marcus Coates absconds from open prison

Marcus Coates, jailed for strangling a woman with a belt, is wanted and was last seen in Bristol.

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Graham Potter: Is Brighton boss an England manager in the making?

With Brighton fifth in the Premier League, Graham Potter is cementing his reputation as one of England's most impressive managers.

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Ransomware



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Insulate Britain: Arrests as protesters walk alongside M25 traffic

The motorway was reopened within half an hour, Essex Police says.

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Covid: Pupils urged to test before returning to school

Doing a test in half-term before returning to the classroom could prevent onwards spread, experts advise.

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Flooding in Cumbria: Clear up begins as rain continues

Some 40 properties were affected and road and rail travel was disrupted due to torrential rain.

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Thursday, 28 October 2021

Emiliano Sala: Search for answers over fatal crash continues

The conviction of the man who arranged the fatal flight is only one part of a complex jigsaw.

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Judge acquits man who lived at Chicago airport for 3 months



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Climate change: Major US oil companies to be quizzed in Congress

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change.

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Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.

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No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".

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Dinosaur tells UN 'don't choose extinction' as part of new climate campaign

Actor Jack Black voices 'Frankie the Dino' in new climate campaign.

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Budget 2021: Millions will be worse off in 2022, says IFS

An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year.

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Wembley park killings: Danyal Hussein jailed for life for murdering sisters

Danyal Hussein must serve a minimum of 35 years for murdering Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry.

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Emiliano Sala: Flight organiser convicted over plane deaths

David Henderson found guilty of endangering safety of an aircraft in which footballer and pilot died.

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Heavy rain sees homes flooded and travel disrupted in Cumbria

The Environment Agency says a "handful" of homes have been hit, with more wet weather to come.

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Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year

The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits.

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Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak denies air duty cuts will spark flying boom

Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit.

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Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon

Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests.

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'A patient dying in my ambulance triggered PTSD'

For Ollie Springett the pressure of working on the front line during the pandemic was too much.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Are Man Utd being helped or hindered by Portugal legend?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored important goals already for Manchester United but they are not playing well. Is he helping or hindering them?

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Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Tipton boy enjoys Northern Soul and Motown night

Nine-year-old Charlie danced at his first Northern Soul and Motown night in Bilston, West Midlands.

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Woman in Thailand's high-rise cuts rope holding painters



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Porky was dumped for being obese



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Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected.

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US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

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Budget 2021: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer misses debate after positive Covid test

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves replaces the Labour leader to respond to Rishi Sunak's statement.

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Cambridge University college hands back looted cockerel to Nigeria

A ceremony is being held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership.

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Lightning flickers as storms sweep through Oklahoma



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Paris attacks: UK Bataclan victim's sister tells accused 'we don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.

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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against whole-life sentence

Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against the length of his jail sentence.

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Only 1 bidder to run Georgia's Confederate-themed park



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Mayor Brown Town Hall AM Recap



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Massive fire in New Jersey auto auction building



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Wrexham 'buzzing' as owners Reynolds and McElhenney watch game

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make their mark on Wrexham fans after attending their first game.

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Finding the next Foden - Richards on why talent alone did not get some of his old team-mates to the top

BBC pundit Micah Richards recalls coming through the Manchester City ranks and some of his friends and housemates who did not make it.

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Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Hugh Grant donates £10k to Burnley free plumbing charity

James Anderson's charity Depher provides free plumbing and heating for the elderly or vulnerable.

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Tour de France: UK to bid for 2026 Grand Depart; Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 bid confirmed

The UK will bid to host the 2026 Tour de France Grand Depart in addition to the next women's Rugby World Cup.

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Grenade detonated after routine traffic stop in Florida



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Ikea buys Topshop building in London for £378m

The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops.

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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk.

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In Louisiana, a father, a son and a culture of police abuse



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Louise Minchin: Man admits stalking BBC presenter

Carl Davies admits sending intimidating comments to Louise Minchin and her adult daughter.

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ShowBiz Minute: Baldwin, Adele, 'Squid Game'



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Rangers great Walter Smith dies at age 73

Walter Smith, one of Rangers' most successful managers and who had spells in charge of Everton and Scotland, has died at the age of 73.

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Owen Paterson faces 30-day Commons suspension for rule breach after watchdog report

A report says ex-minister Owen Paterson had used his position as MP to benefit two companies who paid him.

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Japan's Princess Mako: The woman who gave up royal status to marry

Japan's Princess Mako has finally married her college sweetheart, thus losing her royal status.

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Monday, 25 October 2021

Israeli court orders boy in custody fight returned to Italy



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5 Secrets to Selling Your Home During the Slow Season



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Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results.

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Recycling plastics does not work, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson also jokingly suggested feeding human beings to animals to "bring nature back".

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Peak District photographer captures 'one in a million' rainbow shot

The picture is widely praised online after the photographer posted it on social media.

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Vaccine mandates create conflict with defiant workers



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National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour

The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's father 'influenced extremist views'

A senior MI5 officer tells the Manchester Arena Inquiry Ramadan Abedi influenced his son's views.

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‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns.

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Greater Manchester teen with OCD turns cleaning into a job

Zykiah, 15, used his cleaning skills to start a car wash business which now boasts a famous clientele.

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Major storm soaks drought-stricken California



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Pakistanis celebrate cricket win over rival India



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Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations reached new high in 2020

Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year.

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Budget 2021: What do you want to change?

We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget.

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ShowBiz Minute: Tyler, Baldwin, BTS



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Ex-Alitalia Flight Attendants Strip In Labor Protest



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Hundreds refused entry as Scotland's vaccine passports enforced

The Scottish Hospitality Group says the first weekend of enforcement of the scheme was an "unmitigated disaster".

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Petrol prices hit record high, says RAC

Average petrol prices reach 142.94p a litre, surpassing the previous record in April 2012.

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Sunday, 24 October 2021

Nature: Tongass National Forest



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Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust.

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Morelos hits 100th goal in Rangers' comeback win at St Mirren

Alfredo Morelos scores his 100th Rangers goal as the Scottish Premiership champions roar back from behind to beat St Mirren.

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An experiment to reduce the mosquito population



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Covid: Labour calls for Plan B measures in England

But the chancellor says the data does not suggest "immediately" moving to government's back-up plan.

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England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead scores hat-trick as Lionesses seal Wembley win

Watch highlights as substitute Beth Mead scores a 14-minute hat-trick to help England break the deadlock and seal a comfortable victory over Northern Ireland.

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Budget about investing in public services - Sunak

The chancellor says he will set out a plan for rebuilding the economy next week based on skills.

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Tesco apologises as website and app crash

Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information.

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Brentwood: Eight murder arrests after two teenage boys die

Police were called to an area of Brentwood, Essex, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Spiking: Women scared to go out amid rise in cases, MP says

Labour's shadow minister for victims and youth justice calls for misogyny to become a hate crime.

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MOTD: Pundits analyse 'incredible' Phil Foden & Man City's other midfield maestros

Match of the Day pundits Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown praise the "incredible" performance of Phil Foden and the rest of the Manchester City midfield in their 4-1 win over Brighton.

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Leeds Museum: Woman recalls 'extraordinary' 1949 fossil find

Pauline Hoggard was 16 when she found the tail end of an ichthyosaur in a cliff in Whitby.

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Saturday, 23 October 2021

Pa. Rep. Kelly faces ethics scrutiny over stock purchase



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England crush West Indies in T20 World Cup opener

England bowl West Indies out for 55 as they make a stunning start to their Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win in Dubai.

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Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil.

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Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.

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Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.

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Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat

The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies.

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Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'

The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.

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UK protest against extradition of Assange to US



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Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.

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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.

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Body scan reveals shotgun shell inside Alabama prisoner



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Pa. Rep. Kelly faces ethics scrutiny over stock purchase



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COP26: Disruption forecast in Glasgow as busy roads begin to close

Key routes near the SEC in Glasgow will close over the weekend and some commuters are expecting "major challenges".

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Three dads cross finish line on £400k suicide awareness walk

They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives.

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Friday, 22 October 2021

Sarah Everard: Five police officers facing action over social media messages

Five officers have cases to answer over messages sent on WhatsApp and Signal, the police watchdog says.

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Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting

Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks.

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China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments



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Covid: Brits increasingly lax on masks and social mixing

Fewer adults are practising social distancing than think it is important, figures for Great Britain show.

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Ex-Labour MP Frank Field is dying, peer reveals

A statement from the veteran politician was read out in the Lords, backing a new assisted dying bill.

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Sir David Amess: Community falls silent to remember Sir David Amess

Conservative MP Sir David was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery a week ago.

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Injection spiking: How likely is it?

We speak to experts about reports of people being injected with drugs without them knowing.

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More Sinema backers defect over her Biden plan objections



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Fire-and-rehire: Labour backs bid by MP Barry Gardiner to curb 'worst excesses'

A Labour MP is seeking to make it more difficult to lay off workers and rehire them on worse terms.

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Give every household £320 for spiralling energy bills - Greens

The Green Party of England and Wales says the £9bn plan could be paid for with a tax on landlords.

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Battle of Trafalgar: Once a year light on Nelson’s death

Trafalgar day is marked with a service at Britannia Royal Naval College's chapel.

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What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.

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Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'

Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star.

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Piers Morgan leaves ITV show Life Stories, with Kate Garraway taking over

The presenter's final guest will be Kate Garraway, who will then take over hosting duties.

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In pictures: The Queen's busy October

The 95-year-old spent Wednesday night in hospital, after a busy few weeks of public engagements.

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Tackling the child care crisis



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US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.

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Government should tell obese to eat less, says ex-minister Lord Robathan

Tory peer Lord Robathan says the government's anti-obesity drive is not working - but a minister defends it.

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Melnikova wins all-around final at gymnastics worlds



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Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of MP

North Londoner Ali Harbi Ali, 25, has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts.

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Tory MPs can make own choice on face masks, says minister

Labour say the Tories should cover their faces in the Commons to set an example to the public.

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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims

The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show.

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Petrol station stocks back to normal

Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures.

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Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises

Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year.

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NI 100: Boris Johnson attends Armagh service to mark centenary

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among 150 guests at the service in St Patrick's cathedral in Armagh.

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Bill Turnbull: Classic FM presenter steps back from radio show for health reasons

The former BBC Breakfast host has said "the road has been a bit bumpy recently".

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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The UK has agreed a free trade agreement in principle with New Zealand.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber brother 'laughed in face' of inquiry

Ismail Abedi fled the UK ahead of his appearance at the Manchester Arena Inquiry.

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Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air

William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty.

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Gervais helps Hemel Hempstead earn £100k from TV

Hemel Hempstead is the setting for shows including ITV's Grantchester and two Netflix series.

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Opener Sibley pulls out of England Lions squad

Opener Dom Sibley withdraws from the England Lions squad for the tour of Australia this winter to work on his batting at home.

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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

America's Got Talent Extreme: British stuntman says boo to death after accident

Jonathan Goodwin says he was on "the brink" after an accident in rehearsals for US spin-off show.

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Facebook and Instagram remove 'magician' who incited murder

A BBC investigation had previously exposed the occultist's influence on the killer of two sisters.

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Facebook fined a record £50m by UK competition watchdog

The CMA says the social media giant, which also may be changing its name, deliberately broke rules.

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Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'

The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos.

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12 uncapped players in Scotland squad for autumn Tests

Scotland include 12 uncapped players in their 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.

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Five arrested after Man City fan attacked in Belgium

Five people are arrested after a Manchester City fan was attacked following Tuesday's Champions League game at Club Bruges.

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Trump's small, sad revelation of his own mortality



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Committee recommends contempt for Bannon



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Texas nurse convicted of killing 4 men with air injections



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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.

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Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war

The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war.

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Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena.

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Queen cancels Northern Ireland visit on medical advice

Buckingham Palace says she has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days".

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Who will be the next Newcastle boss? Assess the candidates and vote

After Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the possible contenders to replace him.

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Calls for nightclub searches after Nottingham needle spiking reports

A student who believes she was jabbed in a club says she has been left feeling "really scared".

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Bruce leaves Newcastle after Saudi-backed takeover of club

Manager Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the Premier League side was completed.

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Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat

In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving.

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'I keep crying over David's Southend dream coming true'

Southend is to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess, but what will it mean for people there?

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Meet NW Arkansas' crochet-wearing, dancing TikTok family



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Motorcyclist dies, hit by a trooper and run over by a truck



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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow.

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Lord Janner: Police shut down MP child abuse investigations - report

An inquiry finds police seemed "reluctant to investigate" claims against former MP Lord Janner.

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What are the Delta, Gamma, Beta and Alpha Covid variants?

UK officials are keeping a close watch on a new descendent of the Delta variant of Covid.

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Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK

Scientists are studying it to better understand how much of a threat it may pose.

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Dennis Hutchings: Trial was in public interest, say prosecutors

Dennis Hutchings, who was on trial over a fatal shooting in County Tyrone in 1974, died on Monday.

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Little Amal: War Horse creators' refugee puppet lands in the UK

The 3.5m high puppet of a Syrian refugee child begins her last leg of its trans-European trek.

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Man arrested in fatal shooting of Florida officer



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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's brother leaves UK before hearing

Manchester Arena bomber's brother Ismail Abedi was ordered to appear as a witness at the inquiry.

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Arrest after Nottinghamshire women report needle attacks

Ellie Simpson says her sister felt "a pinch on the back of her arm" as she left a nightclub.

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Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates

Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law.

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Premier League clubs vote for temporary ban on sponsorship deals linked to team owners

Premier League clubs vote to temporarily block teams agreeing lucrative sponsorship deals linked to a club's owners after the £305m takeover of Newcastle.

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Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

The ex-US secretary of state, who was the first African-American in the role, dies of Covid complications.

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Amazon offers bonuses of up to £3,000 in run-up to Christmas

The online retail giant is trying to attract enough UK workers to fill 20,000 posts over Christmas.

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George Alagiah takes break from TV after further spread of cancer

BBC newsreader George Alagiah says his doctors want to hit a new tumour "hard and fast".

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Sir David Amess death: Family visit Leigh-on-Sea church to read tributes

Sir David's widow Julia reads some of the many floral tributes left in memory of the Conservative MP.

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I went into overdrive, says doctor who saved fan

A doctor describes the moment he went to the aid of an elderly Newcastle United supporter who collapsed near him.

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Emiliano Sala: David Henderson pleads guilty to flight charge

David Henderson admits a charge relating to the flight in which footballer Emiliano Sala died.

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China denies it tested nuclear-capable hypersonic missile

The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise.

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Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba

Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city.

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Succession: Critics hail HBO drama's 'exhilarating' return

The third season of HBO's corporate family drama receives glowing praise and five-star reviews.

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Boy, 16, arrested over Glasgow train station murder

The teenager has been arrested over the murder of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday.

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Klarna to offer pay now option ahead of FCA review

The firm says people should mostly "pay with the money they have", rather than take out credit.

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Bouncer shortage a 'threat to public safety', warn nightlife bosses

Nightclub bosses want government action as bouncers quit and EU workers leave the UK.

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Sunday, 17 October 2021

Murder inquiry after boy, 14, stabbed to death at Glasgow railway station

Justin McLaughlin was found seriously injured at High Street railway station in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon.

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Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK

Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says.

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Brighton bin strike: Private firms tackle waste piles as talks go on

A third-party contractor begins clearing Brighton's "worst-affected areas" on the strike's 13th day.

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Speedo Mick passes through Dorset and Hampshire on fund-giving walk

The trunk-wearing fundraiser is on the last leg of his walk to give out money he has raised.

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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change

People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?

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Huckabee: Biden doesn't have 'a lot of sway' over his party



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Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed



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Rescuers: Last Jew of Kabul making his way to Israel



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Salisbury Plain soldier death: Jethro Watson-Pickering named by Army

Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, was part of a crew operating an Army vehicle at Salisbury Plain.

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Westfield Stratford closed after fire in first floor shop

The complex in east London is evacuated after the discovery of a small fire in a first-floor shop.

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Hottest holiday toys to buy right now



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Shooting in Syria could mark new phase in Israeli campaign



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David Amess death: MPs must remain accessible, says Priti Patel

The death of David Amess has raised questions about the contact between MPs and their constituents.

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Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to MP

Sir David championed calls for the profile of his beloved town to be raised in the 2022 competition.

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Southeastern train services taken over by government

The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding.

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Saturday, 16 October 2021

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran

Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time.

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Art mistake: Cardiff artwork washed off by cleaners in error

Artwork aiming to make Cardiff more "vibrant and welcoming" is removed in error by cleaning crews.

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David Brooks: Cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support

Young people who have experienced living with cancer send words of encouragement to David Brooks.

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Sir David Amess: Political world pays tribute to much-loved MP

Sir David Amess has been described as "one of the kindest, most gentle people in politics".

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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma

Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict.

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Ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright lays out possible defense



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Matt Hancock's United Nations role withdrawn

Mr Hancock's appointment to the UN's economic commission for Africa was announced earlier this week.

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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.

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COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow

The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN conference.

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Thomas Rainey charged with murder of wife Katrina Rainey

Thomas Rainey is charged with killing Katrina Rainey, who died after being found in a burning car.

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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.

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Man charged with Crawley kidnap and police impersonation

A 14-year-old girl was stopped and searched by a stranger while on her way to school on Wednesday.

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Minicab drought: 'Rotten' rates biting into Uber drivers' wages

"Rotten" rates of pay are being blamed for a minicab drought that has been afflicting passengers.

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Wreckage of legendary military ship found



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Twickenham stabbing: Boy charged with playing field murder

Hazrat Wali was found with knife injuries and died a short time later.

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Sir David Amess: Boris Johnson leads tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed

Friends and colleagues remember Essex MP David Amess's "wonderful smile" and "photographic memory".

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Friday, 15 October 2021

Former Boeing pilot involved in Max testing indicted



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French schools hail teacher killed over Mohammed cartoon



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Ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright lays out possible defense



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MP Sir David Amess stabbed at constituency meeting

Police say a man was arrested and a knife was recovered after the incident in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers.

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Digital life encroaches on US 'quiet zone' refuge



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Covid-19: Warning over false negatives and rapid tests allowed for half-term break

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

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Masten Wanjala: Mob beats Kenyan child serial killer to death - police

Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children.

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Delaware student found unresponsive in prison cell, dies



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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers

At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar.

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Stacey Dash: Clueless actress 'lost everything' to painkiller addiction

Stacey Dash has revealed how she "lost everything" due to taking 18-20 pills a day.

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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard

Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard.

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Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up

The monarch appears to comment about people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit.

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Thursday, 14 October 2021

Coldplay: Band ready for backlash over eco-friendly world tour

Chris Martin says their gigs will be powered from renewable energy but expects backlash over flying.

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Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott hit by no-confidence vote

Philip Allott faces further pressure to resign after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard.

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Senedd: Queen commends Wales' spirit during Covid pandemic

The Queen spoke as she officially opened the sixth Senedd term in the Welsh Parliament.

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Justice Secretary Dominic Raab can't say when court backlog will be cleared

The justice secretary tells the BBC delays to prosecutions in England and Wales will fall in the next 12 months.

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Blaze hits Egypt film festival site day before opening



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Delaware student found unresponsive in prison cell, dies



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Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe

Heavy gunfire erupts as Hezbollah supporters demand removal of judge investigating the disaster.

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Homeless man who confessed to murder to get off the streets is jailed

Homeless Anthony Kemp walked into a police station to admit the 1983 killing as a way to get shelter.

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Insulate Britain suspends road protests for 11 days

The climate protest group has blocked motorways and roads in the London area in the last five weeks.

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Prince William: 'Repair this planet, not find the next'

The prince tells the BBC that great minds should focus on repairing Earth instead of exploring space.

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Norway attack: What we know about bow and arrow killings

Five people have been killed in the town of Kongsberg in the country's deadliest attack in years.

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Moderna has become the world's vaccine boogeyman



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Night Tube: London Underground services to resume on two lines

Trains will run between 01:00 BST and 05:30 on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 November.

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Domino’s seeks 8,000 drivers before Christmas rush

The pizza giant says it needs the drivers to keep up with demand as sales and orders surge.

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Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns

Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says.

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What can I do if my energy supplier goes bust?

Around 2 million customers have seen their energy firm collapse amid soaring gas prices.

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Wednesday, 13 October 2021

Dominic Raab and Liz Truss agree to share 115-room mansion

Senior ministers had reportedly argued about who should have use of grace-and-favour home Chevening.

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Social Security COLA largest in decades as inflation jumps



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Stephen Port: Murdered man's friend told police who killed him

Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB.

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Energy prices: EU unveils plan to ease Europe's gas crisis

The approval of tax cuts and a plan to buy fuel collectively were put forward as energy prices soar.

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Star Trek star William Shatner ready to boldly go into space

The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours.

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NHS Covid pass app suffers outage

The app widely used to prove vaccination status for travel suffered an outage Wednesday.

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Rolling Stones drop Brown Sugar from US tour set list

It follows unease with the depictions of black women and references to slavery in the hit song.

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Pilot in deadly California crash repeatedly warned to climb



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Female police officers say misogyny remains unchecked

Police women told BBC Newsnight that misogyny continues to shape work culture in the Met.

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Football coach jailed for 25 years in Dubai over CBD vape oil

Billy Hood claims he was forced to sign a confession in Arabic despite not speaking the language.

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Brexit: Irish deputy PM Leo Varadkar warns nations UK might not keep its word

Leo Varadkar speaks out after Dominic Cummings says the UK had never meant to stick to Brexit deal.

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Insulate Britain: Protesters block M25 junction in Essex

Police make 16 arrests in the group's 13th day of protest in the past five weeks.

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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The EU is outlining new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Racism in the music industry 'is upfront and personal'

A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race.

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China: Teenager apologises for impersonating boy to join band

Many fans have defended the girl and jokingly compared her to Chinese folk heroine Mulan.

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Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Assault charges dropped against Texas woman abused as child



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North Korean soldier in blue generate buzz on social media



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Ex-NBA guard Smith makes tournament debut as college golfer



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Covid: Not my job to sugarcoat advice, says Sir Patrick Vallance

The chief scientific adviser says he does not just tell the government what it wants to hear.

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Sarah Everard murder: Emma B says Wayne Couzens exposed himself to her

The DJ says that when she reported the matter to police, officers laughed about what had happened.

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Delivery driver killed cyclist while high on drugs

Jonathon Ramsbottom had cocaine and cannabis in his system when the crash happened, court hears.

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Fred Dinenage steps down as TV news anchor after 38 years

The well-known broadcaster is retiring from his news anchor role at ITV Meridian.

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Pensions: Experts say £10,900 annual income needed to retire

The budget for a minimum standard of living increases to £16,700 for a couple, the calculations suggest.

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Charity asks Tory MP who confuses two Asian ministers to step back from role

The Conservative denies saying "they all look the same to me" after the mix-up at a parliamentary event.

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Fatalities reported in Calif. small plane crash



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North Korea: Kim Jong-un vows to build 'invincible military'

Weeks after a series of missile tests, Kim Jong-un says weapons are needed for defence, but not war.

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Nicki Minaj defends Jesy Nelson in 'blackfishing' row

The pair went on Instagram live to discuss the backlash to their song.

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France: Train kills three migrants lying on tracks

The migrants were struck by the train in a southern coastal town near Biarritz on Tuesday morning.

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Elk wandering Colorado for two years with tyre around neck is freed

Wildlife officers in the US state of Colorado say the elk is in good shape after removing its antlers.

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Escaping the Taliban: Afghan policeman's struggle to enter Turkey

Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border.

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Monday, 11 October 2021

Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and firms

Business secretary says business will have a sustainable supply of CO2 even as gas prices rise.

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Star Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space

The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real.

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Why are gas prices so high and what could be the effect?

Businesses and householders face a rise in energy bills with some suppliers going bust.

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Police arrest Indian minister's son in killing of farmers



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Chris Packham 'not intimidated' by fire attack on home

Wildlife expert Chris Packham says a suspected arson attack at his home will not stop him campaigning.

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Benjamin Mendy: Man City defender refused bail for third time

The footballer is accused of the rape and sexual assault of three women at his home in Cheshire.

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Human remains found in search for Lauren Cho



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'Capital Gazette' victims were beloved parents, friends



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Pregnant women urged to get Covid vaccine by NHS England

NHS England says the number of pregnant women seriously ill in critical care with the virus has grown.

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Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies

David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize.

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Red Bull's Christian Horner questions Mercedes speed gains

Red Bull's Christian Horner expresses his "surprise" at gains he says Mercedes have made with their engine performance.

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Asos boss exits as firm warns profits to plunge

"Normalised" levels of clothing returns are set to hit the online fashion giant's profits.

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Sir Richard Sutton: Thomas Schreiber admits killing millionaire

Thomas Schreiber denies murdering one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, in Dorset.

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Malaria vaccine 'will change African lives forever'

As African countries get the vaccine, Newsbeat speaks to two people who've grown up with Malaria.

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Prince Charles: 'My Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese'

Ahead of COP26, Prince Charles speaks to the BBC about his personal action and decades of campaigning.

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Kilauea's lava rushes like a river



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Paul McCartney says John Lennon 'instigated' the Beatles' break-up

"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up.

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'If one person watches and says "I need help" that would be a major success story'

In a new film coming to BBC One, former England footballer Paul Merson investigates his addiction to gambling.

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Thousands rally against Tunisia president's 'coup'



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Austria's Kurz steps down as chancellor amid graft claims



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Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout

A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel.

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Pope meets Colombian nun after Mali kidnap release

Gloria Cecilia Narváez was abducted by Islamist militants in 2017 while working as a missionary.

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Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote

Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections.

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What's behind supply chain breakdowns?



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Covid-19: Uncertain winter ahead as flu circulates at same time, says Harries

Catching both viruses at the same time puts people at a more significant risk of death, a health boss says.

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UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families

The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan.

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Channel crossings: More than 1,100 migrants cross in two days

French authorities prevented 414 people from making the crossing, the Home Office says.

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England name strongest available squad for Ashes series

England announce a strong squad for the 2021-22 Ashes Test series in Australia led by captain Joe Root.

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Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices

The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption.

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