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08/31/21 10:48 PM
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Read moreJapan finds black particles in Moderna vaccine
It comes less than a week after the country suspended more than a million doses due to contamination.
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Tonga royals deny Australia horse trainer murder link
It has addressed tabloid allegations that the late king was involved in covering up a 1980s killing.
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India Covid: Economy sees record growth during deadly wave
The country suffered a devastating Covid spike in April and May but looser pandemic curbs still drove growth.
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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans under curfew amid blackout
Millions of homes remain without power across New Orleans and the wider region following Hurricane Ida.
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Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race?
Blake Leeper fought to compete with able-bodied athletes, but his blades were deemed too long.
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Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest
The winning image by Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto shows a roadrunner at the border wall.
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FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020
According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences.
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One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report
Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.
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Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran'
Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance.
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Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war
A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron.
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CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'
Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money".
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FOX NEWS: Stingray photobombs baby's picture with matching expression
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Read moreCaldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat
Traffic clogs evacuation routes as residents and tourists flee from the encroaching Caldor Fire.
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Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory
Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate.
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Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated
Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated.
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FOX NEWS: Best campgrounds across the US
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Read moreFemale journalist who interviewed Taliban flees
Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country.
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Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?
The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean?
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Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break
The sports shoe giant is giving US head office staff this week off after a "traumatic" year.
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Greta Thunberg: 'I'll go to COP26 if it's safe and democratic'
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says she does not think November's COP26 summit in Glasgow will lead to "much results".
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US Embassy in Kabul suspends operations
08/30/21 11:44 PM
The last US soldier leaves Afghanistan
Major General Chris Donahue was last aboard the final flight before the Taliban took Kabul airport.
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Mollie Tibbetts: Farm worker gets life for murdering Iowa student
Cristhian Bahena Rivera was found guilty in May of the 2018 killing that stoked political debate.
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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident
A visually impaired athlete from Japan's judo team was hit by one of the e-Palette pods on Thursday.
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Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war
The US military's last C17 aircraft left Kabul with the ambassador on board early on Tuesday.
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Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN
The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century.
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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?
The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail.
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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe
Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home.
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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities
Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented.
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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?
Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies.
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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo
For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition.
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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind
The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border.
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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan
Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal.
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Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan
Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul.
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From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan
Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief.
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Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm
A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit.
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Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'
A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike.
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Last plane carrying US troops has left Afghanistan after 20 years, US officials say via FOX NEWS
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08/30/21 1:41 PM
Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive
An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape.
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FOX NEWS: Easy, ‘3-Ingredient Peach Pie’ for National Peach Pie Day: Try the recipe
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Read moreMilan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats
The tower is only 10 years old and questions are being asked about how the fire spread so dramatically.
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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars
Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in the city of Araçatuba.
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First ever female Paralympic gold medal for India
Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal.
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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic
The country has fared better than many nations but is seeing more infections than ever before.
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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns
Wholesale coffee prices have risen by 50% this year as supplies have been hit around the world.
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Hurricane Ida's 150mph winds batter Louisiana
Ida makes landfall as a category four hurricane as pilots take us inside the eye of the storm.
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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine
Officials say she also had other medical issues which could have contributed to her death.
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Biden approves Louisiana disaster declaration
08/29/21 9:26 PM
FOX NEWS: Pile of raw chicken on airport luggage carousel prompts warning from TSA
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Read moreYongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor
A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July.
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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war
Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken.
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Worst case scenario unfolding in Louisiana as Hurricane Ida's wrath puts levees to the test
08/29/21 5:28 PM
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Read moreJapan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives
Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy.
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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage
An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws.
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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise
The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic.
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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America
A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains.
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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91
He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up.
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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition
Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity.
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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85
Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub.
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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'
The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say.
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Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack
Relatives and friends of Mohammad Niazi and Musa Popal pay tribute after Thursday's blasts.
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Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son
She hit the animal with her bare hands as it attacked the five-year-old at their home in California.
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US carries out airstrike against vehicle bomb in Kabul, US official confirms
08/29/21 7:10 AM
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Read moreEmotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo
The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says the International Paralympic Committee.
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What now for Afghans arriving in America?
Afghans land to start a new life in the US as hope dims for those left behind to face the Taliban.
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Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified'
The BBC's Lyse Doucet in Kabul says many people are still desperately trying to leave, as evacuations draw to a close.
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FOX NEWS: Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral
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08/29/21 3:21 AM
Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil
Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed.
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected
Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election.
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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws
Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.
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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'
Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan.
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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers
People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks.
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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana
Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban
As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment.
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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'
Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks.
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Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet
Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board.
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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island
Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya.
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Afghan evacuations wind down at Kabul airport
The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights.
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Afghanistan interpreter: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'
Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape.
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Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones
The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports on the human cost of the Kabul airport attack.
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Cows on the moo-ve from Swiss Alpine meadow
Some cows are carried by helicopter in a process used by farmers to move the injured ones.
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Strictly: Why are South African dancers so popular?
As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.
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'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family'
Saba says his family have gone into hiding after the Taliban threatened to kill his nephews.
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Afghanistan: Shukria Barakzai's whispered voice notes and dramatic escape
The desperate messages sent by Afghan politician Shukria Barakzai to a UK MP. as the Taliban tried to hunt her down.
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Canada election: Justin Trudeau rally cancelled after angry protests
Jeering crowds force the Canadian prime minister to call off an election campaign event.
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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'kills Isis-K militant'
The Islamic State group says it carried out Thursday's deadly bombing outside Kabul airport.
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Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold
British swimmer Dan Pepper says his career was ruined by the ban on intellectual impairment sports at the Paralympics after a cheating scandal in 2000.
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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads
Shein said it did not fund nor approve adverts that suggested some ethnic minorities need not apply.
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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary
A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies.
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Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write
Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically.
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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan
Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B.
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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK
"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support."
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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?
The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income.
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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?
The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan
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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release
A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor.
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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report
The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'
The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks.
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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit
Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.
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Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity
Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January.
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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists
They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition.
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French presidency: Michel Barnier joins race 'to change France'
The former EU Brexit negotiator says he will take on Emmanuel Macron in the elections next spring.
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Time's Up: Boss quits over ties to scandal-hit governor Andrew Cuomo
Tina Tchen is second Time's Up resignation in connection with politician accused of harassing women.
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Afghanistan airlift rescue: Thousands of refugees arrive at US airbase in Germany
Thousands of people are being evacuated from Kabul airport to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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Covid: Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks
Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits.
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Covid vaccine: More than half of Indian adults have had first jab
Some 473 million adults have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far.
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Jo Ferrari: Wanted Thai police chief surrenders after manhunt
The former officer, accused of torturing a suspect to death, spoke at an unusual press conference.
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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows
It will make its flagship fitness bike cheaper as people head back to gyms to exercise.
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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout
The award of more than five million Apple shares comes as Mr Cook marks a decade as the firm's boss.
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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end Covid-era protections for renters facing eviction.
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Covid-19: Florida doctor 'offered parents mask exemption letters for students'
The Florida doctor reportedly offered the medical letters for pupils in schools with mask rules.
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Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren
The students from an Islamic school in Tegina were abducted by gunmen last May.
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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack
Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 13 US troops.
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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer
Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.
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Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too
Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep.
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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma
Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them.
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Why is there a chip shortage?
The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis.
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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over
Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile.
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Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties
US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast.
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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport
A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos.
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Kabul airport attack: What do we know?
The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat.
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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?
The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years.
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Number of US service members killed in Afghanistan rises to 12; most are Marines
08/26/21 11:56 AM
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Kabul airport crowds could face 'imminent' threat, perhaps within 'hours,' multiple nations warn
08/26/21 3:34 AM
Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears
About 1.63 million vials are withheld after 'foreign objects' were detected in some doses.
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South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates
The move comes as central banks around the world prepare to exit emergency stimulus measures.
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Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt
The Australian man was unable to attend his aunt's funeral because of Covid travel restrictions.
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FOX NEWS: Michigan man wins $18M lotto jackpot on numbers he's played for 30 years
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FOX NEWS: What is the milk crate challenge? Dangerous craze sweeps social media, FDA weighs in
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FOX NEWS: 5-year-old boy becomes one of the youngest to hike the Appalachian Trail with family
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Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say.
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Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo.
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Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden
Young people are struggling to afford city living, and even the Swedes can't crack the problem.
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The hard men removing squatters in Spain
Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks.
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Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'
Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections.
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Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'
Hundreds of Afghan have taken refuge in India but they are worried about their families back home.
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Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul
The Panjshir Valley has been a flashpoint in Afghanistan's turbulent history - now it's happening again.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot
Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions.
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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says
The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August.
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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot
The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals.
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Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women
Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed on fleeing the country and her concerns for those who remain.
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Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover
Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography.
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Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains
Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage.
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India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation
Her death puts the spotlight on the shameful treatment of women in India.
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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss
Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees.
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Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye
It's taken three years since the rapper first announced the change.
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Charlie Watts: Jagger and Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards salute drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80.
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Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer
He wasn't flashy or prone to pyrotechnics, but Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the Rolling Stones.
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China schools: 'Xi Jinping Thought' introduced into curriculum
The education ministry says the guidelines will help establish Marxist belief in the country's youth.
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Narayan Rane: India minister arrested over slap remark gets bail
Narayan Rane said he would have slapped a state chief minister over this Independence Day speech.
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Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover
The announcement comes after the International Monetary Fund halted aid to Afghanistan last week.
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US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico
Asylum seekers must stay in Mexico while their claims are processed, the US Supreme Court rules.
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Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening
Locals say 22 people died when a church collapsed during a mass christening.
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Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe'
Journalist Bilal Sarwary saw the Taliban toppled in 2001 and his country reborn. So how does he feel now?
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Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record?
The Taliban claims opium poppy cultivation was stopped when it last held power in Afghanistan.
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Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?
As more people are asked to prove vaccination status, a black market in fake health cards has boomed.
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Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan'
The US says evacuation efforts to help people get out of Afghanistan are 'on pace' to meet a 31 August deadline.
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Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?
UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer?
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Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine
The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says.
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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan
From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan.
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Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden
The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline.
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US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint
The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals.
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FOX NEWS: 100-year-old grandmother sets weight lifting Guinness World Record
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Read moreAfghanistan evacuation: Bittersweet relief for interpreter now in UK
An ex-interpreter for the British Army is happy to have escaped Kabul but still worried for his family.
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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?
The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan
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How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China
US VP Kamala Harris tries to reassure Asian allies, as many ask: can they still trust America?
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Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal
A deep dive into the US-Taliban deal of 2020 and its role in the militant group's takeover of Afghanistan.
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Read moreKabul arrivals in the UK: 'We are the lucky ones'
UK troops are evacuating British nationals and eligible Afghans. Here are some of their stories.
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Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation
She is currently on a tour of the region as the US aims to reaffirm its commitment to the region.
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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi halts UK launch plan
It comes as Chinese firms face scrutiny by Western nations and as Beijing cracks down on data privacy.
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Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline
France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August.
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Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders
Long-suffering politicians hope to copy Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected at his sixth time attempt.
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Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans
Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming.
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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes
Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually.
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The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend
Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma.
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FOX NEWS: Cow attacks prompt beach closures at popular tourist destination
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Read moreProud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag
Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July.
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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline
Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal.
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FOX NEWS: NASCAR star says asking about vaccinations like asking about vasectomies
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Read moreAfghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase
Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love.
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Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect
Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town.
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Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport
The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses Afghan men, women and children fleeing the Taliban regime.
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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods
Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars.
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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business
The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation.
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Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism
Taiwan's president was vaccinated with the country's first domestically developed jab named Medigen.
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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle
Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch.
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Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'
A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'
A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding.
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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel
The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.
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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies
Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.
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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia
The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island
More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage.
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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation
A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort.
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Read moreC-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety
A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane.
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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players
Fifa and players' union Fifpro call on governments to arrange the emergency evacuation of female footballers in Afghanistan.
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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread
The highly infectious Delta variant "does change the game", the Covid response minister says.
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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?
Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country.
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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane
The woman went into labour en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and gave birth on the plane.
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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84
The rock 'n' roll duo were known for their harmonies and influenced bands including The Beatles.
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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene.
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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico
The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding.
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Kenya holds biggest ever animal census
All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.
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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'
The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.
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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches
Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.
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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall
How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency.
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Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage
This could be the first time in 30 years that New England is hit by a hurricane.
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Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour
President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year.
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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters
Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Greece erects fence at Turkey border amid warnings of Afghan migrant surge
A 40km (25-mile) barrier is placed at the land border amid warnings of a surge of Afghan migrants.
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R. Kelly aide says he paid bribe for singer to marry Aaliyah
An ex-tour manager for the singer testifies that he obtained a fake ID for then 15-year-old Aaliyah.
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'I play carrom with my feet'
Twenty-three-year-old Harshad Gothankar was born without arms, but he is now a state carrom champion.
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Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means
Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.
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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming
From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.
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Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule
While Western governments raced to get their people out, Russia appears unfazed by the takeover.
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Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return
Mark Frerichs, 59, one of the last Americans kidnapped by the Taliban, is stuck in Afghanistan.
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Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too
Christine's husband was killed in Afghanistan - she's horrified by the Taliban's return to power.
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How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule
The Taliban are currently on a media offensive but does their rhetoric match what’s happening on the ground?
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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape
The BBC witnesses scenes of chaos and panic as thousands still crowd Kabul's airport.
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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked
Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.
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Poison algae may have killed California family, police say
A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.
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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar
The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world.
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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury
Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.
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'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover
Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out.
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FOX NEWS: Stolen James Bond 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin DB5 is likely in the Middle East, sleuth says
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Read moreJoe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'
Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
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08/20/21 11:41 AM
BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps.
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China NPC: Three-child policy formally passed into law
The top legislature was also expected to approve a controversial anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong.
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Afghanistan: Taliban 'tortured and massacred' Hazara minority
Rights group Amnesty says the recent Hazara killings were a "horrifying indicator" of Taliban rule.
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Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover
The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban.
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FOX NEWS: Cruises from Port Tampa may start again in October
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Read moreCovid: Sydney extends lockdown and puts two million under curfew
Australia's largest city now faces stay-at-home orders until at least the end of September.
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Britney Spears investigated over dispute with employee
A member of staff says the singer struck her, while Ms Spears' lawyer says no-one was injured.
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What's behind the rising gun violence in the US?
After a decline, gun violence in cities like Washington DC has been increasing since 2018.
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'We felt free': Cubans remain defiant in face of protest crackdown
A month after rare anti-government protests in Cuba, many of those who took part remain defiant.
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OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation
Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content.
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Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'
Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death.
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New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train
A bystander captured the harrowing moments after a passenger fell unconscious from the platform.
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Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future
A Kabul university student tells the BBC how she is wiping out all traces of her previous life.
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Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says
The militants are searching for those who worked with Nato forces, a UN document warns.
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Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'
According to reports, the e-commerce giant wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores.
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Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020
Palak Kohli is the only Indian para-badminton player to be competing in three categories in Tokyo.
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Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid
The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face.
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08/19/21 11:41 AM
Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul
Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national youth team before trying to flee the country.
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Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests
Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover.
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The treacherous road to Kabul's airport
As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous.
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FOX NEWS: US Bicycle Route System expands with 2,903 miles of new cycling trails across 5 states
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FOX NEWS: Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son
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Read moreAfghan interpreter who worked for UK begs PM for 'pathway to safety'
An Afghan interpreter who worked for the British army has begged the UK government to evacuate him and his family from Afghanistan.
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Apple censors engraving service, report claims
Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.
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Afghanistan crisis: 'Many here will be deeply fearful for their future'
The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports from the heart of Kabul during the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan.
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Tokyo 2020: First Covid case detected at Paralympic village
Japan is battling a record wave of coronavirus infections just five days before the start of the Games.
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Former Netflix staffers charged for making $3m from insider trading
The Wall Street regulator says confidential subscriber growth data was used in the alleged scheme.
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Haiti earthquake: The forgotten villages cut off from help
The tremor razed their homes, but these survivors could still die for a lack of basic supplies.
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Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind
The US president says the chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable and refuses to acknowledge any mistakes.
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Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees
Islamabad says it cannot accept any more Afghans fleeing Taliban rule, despite UN pleas.
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No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake
Five days after the earthquake that killed almost 2,000 people, many are still waiting for help.
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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war
The BBC is told they were forced to fight for Tigray's rebels, but were words put into their mouths?
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Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit
With domestic sales of cachaça falling last year, Brazilian producers want to export more.
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India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost'
If you're dead you can't own land - so if someone obtains your death certificate you could lose everything.
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Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching
When Djamel Ben Ismail went to fight forest fires in Algeria, his life was cut short by a raging mob.
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Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable'
In an interview with ABC, Joe Biden said nobody could have anticipated the speed of the Taliban takeover.
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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds
The move follows the Taliban's takeover, and lack of global agreement over who now governs Afghanistan.
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Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?
A campaign gets underway to try to improve the lives of the world's 1.2bn disabled people.
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Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'
The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far.
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'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'
Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane.
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Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg
It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says.
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Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time
Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.
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Taliban have been looking for me, says ex-Afghanistan bank governor
Militants have been knocking on the doors of places he used to live, Ajmal Ahmady says.
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Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border
Video shows 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear as migrants scramble towards Lithuanian territory.
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Afghanistan: National flag protesters in Jalalabad appear to be disrupted by gunshots
Video appears to show protesters waving the country's national flag before fleeing.
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Cuba tightens control of internet after protests
Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.
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Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa
The healthy body said it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine.
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Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket
The python greeted the woman at the spice shelves - luckily, she happened to be a snake rescuer.
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US left too quickly, says Afghan bank governor
The Afghan central bank governor, Ajmal Ahmady, tells the BBC he thinks country's economic situation will deteriorate.
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Covid: Australia's Qantas says all staff must be vaccinated
The announcement came as New South Wales reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections.
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Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000
Many people are still feared trapped under the rubble as heavy rains have hampered rescue efforts.
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US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal
A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research.
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The little-known human stories behind emoji designs
The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards.
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How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman
A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.
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Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia
How India engages with the Taliban after their rout of Afghanistan could determine the region's fate.
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How technology in the air battles fires on the ground
Planes equipped with infrared scanners are helping authorities take on historic wildfires in the US.
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Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face
The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid?
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Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?
What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover?
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California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear
A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself.
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Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban
A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope.
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Afghan women to have rights within Islamic law, Taliban says
The militant group, which has taken control of Afghanistan, is pressed on fears over women's freedoms.
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Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'
US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable".
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Joe Biden on Afghanistan: 'I stand squarely behind my decision'
The US president says the quick collapse of the Afghan government shows why America had to withdraw.
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Bob Dylan accused of sexually abusing girl in 1965
A woman says the US singer-songwriter abused her when she was 12 - a claim he denies.
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George Bush sends direct message to US troops, veterans after fall of Kabul via FOX NEWS
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US expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shot: reports via FOX NEWS
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FOX NEWS: Mom says Southwest flight attendant told her to 'glue' mask to toddler's face
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