Sunday, 31 October 2021

Can we stomach the latest food innovations?

Our growing appetite for novel food tech - from lab grown meat to nano-packaging.

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Real life Succession battle plagues Canada's largest telecoms firm

A bitter power struggle at Rogers Communications has gone from 'Succession' to 'Game of Thrones'.

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Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man.

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Climate change: The Indian village that could disappear under water

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels.

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Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know."

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One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell.

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Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final.

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Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26.

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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".

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UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court".

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Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee

Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage.

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Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train

Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line.

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Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic

Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same.

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Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.

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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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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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Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house.

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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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Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.

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Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change.

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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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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

‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy.

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The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.

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Can COP26 really save the planet?

Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?

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Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?

The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives.

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COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

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COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders

About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26.

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Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.

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Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance.

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A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people.

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How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August.

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The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.

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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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'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK

The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives.

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Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone

An eruption from an undersea volcano has coated the coastal waters off a Japanese island in pumice.

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Sudan coup: Thousands take to streets in new protests

Two people are reportedly killed as crowds press for a return to a civilian-led government.

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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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Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017.

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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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T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media.

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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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The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album.

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Friday, 29 October 2021

COP26: African climate activists' message to world leaders

Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26.

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California condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds

Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA.

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Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row

The kingdom is also recalling its envoy from Beirut over "insulting" remarks by a Lebanese minister.

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Fetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking

The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert.

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Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway

The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said.

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Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed.

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The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.

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The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.

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Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx

The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament.

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Puneeth Rajkumar: Indian film star dies age 46

The star of Kannada cinema featured in more than 29 films during his career.

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Sicily floods: Stay at home warning as Cyclone Apollo hits

Streets are flooded and train lines blocked as the Italian island of Sicily is hit again by storms.

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La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.

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Mike Ward: Comedian wins free speech case in top court

The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade.

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Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference.

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Gigabit broadband: Half-a-million rural homes to get boost

The government aims to plug rural areas into the most "reliable connections available".

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Facebook: We are putting safety before profits

Facebook Vice President says Meta is about making sure people feel good about using their services.

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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders.

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Location data collection firm admits privacy breach

Huq says two apps it collects data from did not seek correct consent from users.

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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders.

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Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster

A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city.

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Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.

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COP26: Has Boris 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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Robo-boat sails on an Amsterdam canal and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

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Thursday, 28 October 2021

Mikheil Saakashvili: Hunger-striking ex-leader rattles Georgia from jail

Mikheil Saakashvili was president, but is now in prison as the government tries to silence him.

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Why the vending machine is making a comeback

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products.

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Ethiopia food crisis: Why does PM have a problem with wheat aid?

Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand.

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Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 October 2021

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

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Japan election: Why the ruling party keeps winning

As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party.

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Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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Chinese payment-terminal company searched by FBI

Pax Technology is a major provider of payment terminals worldwide.

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Biden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan

The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill.

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French and Australian leaders hold first talks after submarine row

French President Macron tells Australian Prime Minister Morrison the relation of trust is now broken.

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Ali al-Nimr: Saudi child protester who faced death penalty released

Ali al-Nimr, who was arrested when he was 17, was originally sentenced to death by beheading.

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Arm-Nvidia: Europe investigates chip-designer sale

Regulators have "serious doubts" about the technology giant's $40bn takeover of British company Arm.

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US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport

The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female.

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Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico

Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned.

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Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine.

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Climate change: Major US oil companies to testify in Congress

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

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Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state.

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Film-maker who exposed East Timor massacre dies

Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero.

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British fishing trawler detained by French authorities

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters.

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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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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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Wednesday, 27 October 2021

China limits construction of 'super high-rise buildings'

The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects.

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Chinese missile launch very concerning, says top US general

Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile.

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'You have to prove your faith when you're dating as a black Muslim'

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society.

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Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter

There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms.

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Climate change: Can India meet its targets?

As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments?

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Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life.

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Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation

The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools.

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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

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Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid.

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Israel advances plans for 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements

The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration.

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Start-up launches £495,000 hoverbike in Japan

The Tokyo-based company hopes the vehicle will rival the popularity of supercars.

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Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues.

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Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond.

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Claudette Colvin: US civil rights pioneer wants record cleared

Claudette Colvin was just 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white person.

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Josh Cavallo: 'It's my freedom day and I’ve never been so happy'

Josh Cavallo has come out as gay – the only current top level male professional footballer to do so.

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Tech giants try distancing themselves from Facebook

TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube are facing claims they are failing to protect children.

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Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU

The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms.

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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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Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves.

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Sister of Bataclan victim: '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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Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack.

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Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer".

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Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests.

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Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat

The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life.

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Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge

A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments.

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Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.

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Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

The Food and Drug Administration votes in favour, paving the way for emergency authorisation.

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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.

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Rust: Assistant director had been sacked before over gun safety

Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another film over gun safety violations.

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US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company

Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns".

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Catania: Floods swamp city centre streets as rare storm hits Sicily

At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle

The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs.

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Novara Media has YouTube channel briefly deleted

The reinstatement of the left-wing outlet is the second U-turn over removing political content this month.

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Ministers face High Court battle over WhatsApp use

Campaigners are seeking a crack down on ministers' use of private emails and auto-deleting messages.

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Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city

The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy.

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Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial.

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Cyber-attack hits UK internet phone providers

Several companies have been targeted in recent weeks, according to an industry body.

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Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader

Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety."

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Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'

Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN.

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Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts

Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects.

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De Kock refuses to take knee before match

Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee.

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Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court

The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine.

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Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report

The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic.

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Sudan coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

Despite a series of coups in Africa recently, the longer-term trend for military takeovers is downwards.

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Berlin attack: First aider dies 5 years after Christmas market murders

Sascha Hüsges was badly injured when he rushed to help victims of the 2016 Christmas market attack.

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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

How a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses

A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business.

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Facebook: 'Financial interest to create a safe environment'

Facebook's vice-president of content policy, Monika Bickert, spoke to the BBC about the site.

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Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?

Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs.

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Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023

A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023.

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Sudan coup: Seven protesters killed and dozens injured

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.

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Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.

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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

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Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019.

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Frances Haugen tells MPs: 'Facebook makes hate worse'

The former Facebook employee gives evidence to MPs amid fresh revelations about the company.

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Turkey dispute with US eases after threat to expel envoys

Ten Western ambassadors had angered the Turkish president by urging a jailed activist's release.

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Israeli cabinet backs huge spending plan for Arab minority

Billions of dollars are earmarked for Israel's Arab minority, which has long complained of neglect.

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Alec Baldwin film tragedy: What are the rules for guns on movie sets?

The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of an Alec Baldwin film.

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Pixel 6: Hands-on with Google's 'magic eraser' phone

Google says its latest smartphone can erase unwanted objects and people from photographs.

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Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef

Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die.

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Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says

Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says.

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Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules

Eitan Biran, who survived a cable car crash, should go to Italy after a custody fight, a court rules.

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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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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety.

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Tesla withdraws self-driving beta over software issues

Elon Musk says Tesla is rolling back its latest self-driving car software after a series of issues.

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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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Schools pause facial recognition lunch plans

Nine schools in Scotland had planned to allow pupils to pay for their meals using the technology.

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German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq

A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015.

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Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law.

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Sunday, 24 October 2021

The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'

A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed.

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How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter.

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Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island.

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James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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Facebook whistleblower meets safe content campaigner

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.

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James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.

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Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says.

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Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: David Alaba scores as Real top La Liga

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of the La Liga table and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth.

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Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications.

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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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German far-right group attempt to block migrants

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border.

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Your pictures on the theme of minimalism

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

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Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.

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Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow.

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Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros.

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Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

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COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

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Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN.

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The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.

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Saturday, 23 October 2021

Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.

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Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel.

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What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same?

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Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.

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Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive.

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Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations.

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Climate change: How technology is helping cities tackle climate disasters

Cities are under threat from floods, forest fires and other disasters - how is tech helping with emergency responses?

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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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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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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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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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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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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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Friday, 22 October 2021

The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

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Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say

Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain.

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Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone' 

Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees.

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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

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Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.

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Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala.

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Middle East: Palestinians and Israelis clash over hillside

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank.

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South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.

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Alec Baldwin 'heartbroken' over fatal film set shooting

Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.

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Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.

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Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982

The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say.

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EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit

Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass".

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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says.

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Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.

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Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds

The social-media giant has found tweets from parties on the political right are "amplified" more.

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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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France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs

The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices.

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DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers.

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Robo-cat waiters come to restaurant chain and other news

Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

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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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Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress

It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row.

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Shot cinematographer Hutchins 'an incredible artist'

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

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Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'

A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use.

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Thursday, 21 October 2021

Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI

A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.

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Heat blamed for mysterious deaths of California hiker family

The family of three and their dog were found dead on a trail in Devil's Gulch Valley two months ago.

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La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples

Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.

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Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says

Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.

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Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.

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Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments

Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.

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US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test

A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human.

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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm.

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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.

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Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires

The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead.

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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.

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Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction

The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m.

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Poland rule of law dispute overshadows EU summit

Poland fumes at EU "blackmail", as other nations line up to defend the "critical" primacy of EU law.

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Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown

The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began.

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British entrepreneur sells company to Twitter

Nick D'Aloisio previously sold an app to Yahoo when he was only 17 years old.

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Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says

Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique.

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NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims

"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers.

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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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Haiti sees nearly 800 kidnappings so far this year, NGO says

Gangs have taken more control amid political instability, abducting people from all walks of life.

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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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Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic

The Caribbean nation is set to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state.

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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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Cleo Smith: Police offer A$1m reward amid fears girl, 4, was abducted

Cleo Smith, 4, vanished from a tent at a remote coastal campsite in Western Australia on Saturday.

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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.

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God and robots: Will AI transform religion?

Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis.

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How green politics are changing Europe

The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed.

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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.

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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.

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Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform

The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.

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Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse

Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.

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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.

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Russian inmate who leaked torture videos alleges death threats

Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian prisons.

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Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro.

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Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.

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Nearly 45 million received scam calls in three months, Ofcom says

Almost a million people in the UK were misled by calls or messages over the summer.

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Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17

Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting.

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Activision Blizzard: More than 20 staff leave after harassment claims

The video games giant is attempting to repair its reputation following a series of lawsuits.

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Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery

The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream.

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Shatta Wale: Ghana star arrested over death threat claim

Shatta Wale said he was the victim of a gun attack - he's been accused of spreading false information.

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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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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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Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight

Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests.

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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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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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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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Shah Rukh Khan's son denied bail in drugs case

Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested on 3 October over drug charges.

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Tuesday, 19 October 2021

The Indian women widowed by Covid-19

In India, Covid has widowed thousands of women, who are now struggling to adjust to a new life.

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Sudan on the brink amid scramble for democracy

A power-sharing deal between the military and civilians is under pressure with concerns of violence.

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Ros Atkins on… Europe's climate challenge

Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem.

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Can Online Safety Bill tackle social media abuse of MPs?

After Sir David Amess' death, we look at the detail of the Online Safety Bill and what measures it offers.

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Oleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch

Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions.

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Navy report blames crew for devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard

The amphibious USS Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after a fire burned on board for four days.

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Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus

Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside.

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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.

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Covid: Moscow imposes new restrictions as infections soar

Most of the over-60s in Russia's capital face months of lockdown as Covid deaths hit a new record.

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Plane crashes in Texas with no serious injuries

A plane was carrying 21 people crashed near Houston Executive Airport, with no serious injuries reported.

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Google's Pixel 6 processor brings AI photo features

New AI features such as "magic" photo editing and on-device voice processing come with the new chip.

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Discovery Tour Viking Age: Can video games teach history?

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been adapted for use in schools for teaching about the Vikings.

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Schools warned over facial recognition systems

Biometric data is being used by some schools to allow pupils to make contactless lunch payments.

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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.

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Police warn charges possible for bystanders who failed to report rape

A woman was assaulted by another passenger and some riders may have filmed the incident, police say.

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Ecuador crime wave triggers state of emergency

A state of emergency is in place for the next two months, allowing soldiers to patrol the streets.

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Czech turmoil over removing ailing President Zeman's powers

President Milos Zeman is in intensive care in hospital and it is claimed his signature was forged.

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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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Male State: Russia bans group for anti-women and anti-gay posts

Russia bans a group called Male State which hounded women and gay people online.

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Haiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were seized as they were returning from an orphanage.

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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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Nick Rolovich: Washington State football coach fired for refusing Covid vaccine

College football coach Nick Rolovich loses his $3.1m-a-year job for shirking a state vaccine mandate.

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Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Israel

The crew member was seen hanging from the basket before he slipped and fell onto a moving car.

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Monday, 18 October 2021

The shortages hitting countries around the world

People and businesses across the world are facing shortages of everything from coal to coffee.

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Eric Zemmour: Far-right journalist cast as Macron election rival

Eric Zemmour - tipped to run for the French presidency - is rebranding far-right nationalism.

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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.

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Narendra Modi: 'Why is the Indian PM's photo on my Covid vaccine certificate?'

A 62-year-old Indian wants a new Covid-19 vaccine certificate without Narendra Modi's photograph.

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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.

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Trudeau visits First Nation to apologise after holiday snub

His apology comes two weeks after he skipped an event on the first Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices.

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Tigray: Ethiopian government admits Mekelle airstrike

Officials had earlier denied the government was behind allegedly deadly attacks in the region.

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Kerala floods: Couple sail to wedding in large cooking pot

Images of the pair travelling to a temple in Kerala state amid flooding are widely shared online.

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Norway attack: Victims killed with 'sharp object', not arrows

Victims of last week's bow-and-arrow attack were actually killed by a "sharp object", police say.

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Mastermind of deadly 2016 Baghdad bombing caught, Iraq says

Ghazwan al-Zawbaee is allegedly behind a 2016 attack on a shopping centre that killed 300 people.

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Malala Yousafzai urges Taliban to allow girls' education

The Nobel Prize laureate says the Taliban must announce girls can go to school in Afghanistan.

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Russia to suspend Nato diplomatic mission amid tension

Nato expelled eight Russian diplomats earlier this month, saying they were intelligence officers.

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Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert

Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley's "Never Going To Give You Up" to launch series of climate concerts.

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Peter R de Vries: Suspect denies knowledge of Dutch reporter's murder

The suspect appears in court alongside a man accused of shooting Peter R de Vries in Amsterdam.

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Afghanistan polio: UN plans nationwide vaccine campaign

Its children's agency says it will begin vaccinations nationwide with the Taliban's blessing.

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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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Ahmaud Arbery: Trial over black jogger's death begins

The three men involved in ambushing and shooting the jogger face murder and assault charges.

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Facebook denies weak performance on hateful content

The firm responds to stories in the Wall Street Journal about its content moderation.

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Beijing 2022: Protest staged at Winter Olympics torch lighting

Activists with banners attempt to interrupt the ceremony at Greece's ancient Olympia on Monday.

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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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Myanmar to release 5,000 prisoners held over coup

The leader of the military junta says they are being freed for humanitarian reasons.

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Sunday, 17 October 2021

Has Covid changed New York City nightlife forever?

A photographer is confronted with the new reality of empty streets and closed clubs.

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Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa

Fr Godfrey Nzamujo runs a "zero waste" agriculture system aimed at increasing food security and creating jobs.

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You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service.

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Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him

France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term.

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Hungary: Mayor Marki-Zay wins run-off to challenge Orban

Polls suggest Peter Marki-Zay has the best chance of ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

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Bill Clinton: Thumbs up as former US president leaves hospital

The former US president is discharged from a Californian hospital accompanied by his wife Hillary.

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Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution

The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.

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Bill Clinton: Former US president released from hospital

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.

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Black scientists say UK research is institutionally racist

Senior black scientists tell the BBC they believe UK science to be "institutionally racist".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58795079?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea

A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58838834?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA