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Storm Ida: New York declares state of emergency over 'brutal flooding'
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Storm Ida: New York declares state of emergency over 'brutal flooding'
The mayor says the city is "enduring an historic weather event" as New Jersey also declares an emergency.
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Tokyo 2020: Anger after Paralympian is stripped of gold medal for being late
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Tokyo 2020: Anger after Paralympian is stripped of gold medal for being late
Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli won his shot put event but had his title revoked because he was three minutes late.
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Dominic Raab in Qatar for talks on Afghanistan evacuations
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Dominic Raab in Qatar for talks on Afghanistan evacuations
The prospect of persuading the Taliban to reopen Kabul airport will be among the issues discussed.
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McDonald’s hiring 14-year-olds in Oregon amid labour shortage
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McDonald’s hiring 14 year-olds in Oregon amid labour shortage
An Oregon branch sees flood of applications after failing to recruit older workers.
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Prince Harry uses GQ awards show spot to make vaccine plea
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Prince Harry uses GQ awards show spot to make vaccine plea
The Duke of Sussex urges governments to tackle the "huge disparity" in access to the Covid jab.
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Siddharth Shukla: Indian TV actor dies at 40
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Siddharth Shukla: Indian TV actor dies at 40
He acted in several hit TV shows and also won popular reality show Bigg Boss in 2019.
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Britney Spears: No charges over employee dispute allegation
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Britney Spears: No charges over employee dispute allegation
No action is taken due to insufficient evidence and lack of injury to the employee, officials say.
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Afghanistan: Qatar and Turkey become Taliban's lifeline to the outside world
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Afghanistan: Qatar and Turkey become Taliban's lifeline to the outside world
Qatar and Turkey emerge as key channels between Afghanistan's new rulers and the outside world.
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US Open 2021: Stefanos Tsitsipas booed during second-round win
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Second seed Medvedev through in US Open
World number two Daniil Medvedev is through to the third round of the US Open following a comfortable 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory over Dominik Koepfer.
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Mikis Theodorakis, composer of Zorba the Greek, dies aged 96
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Mikis Theodorakis, composer of Zorba the Greek, dies aged 96
Mikis Theodorakis was also a key figure of resistance to the Greek military junta of the 1970s.
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Yves de M'Bella: Ivory Coast TV host sentenced for promoting rape
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Yves de M'Bella: Ivory Coast TV host sentenced for promoting rape
A guest was asked to simulate a sexual assault using a mannequin live on Ivory Coast TV.
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Halo Trust resumes Afghanistan explosive clearance work
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Halo Trust resumes Afghanistan explosive clearance work
The Halo Trust, which has its HQ in Scotland, resumes its clearance operations under Taliban rule.
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WhatsApp issued second-largest GDPR fine of €225m
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WhatsApp issued second-largest GDPR fine of €225m
The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine.
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Religious groups in UK failing children over sex abuse, report says
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Religious groups in UK failing children over sex abuse, report says
Some religious organisations in England and Wales are "morally failing" children, an inquiry finds.
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Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up
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Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up
The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance.
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Storey's record-breaking 17th gold 'feels like an out of body experience'
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Storey's 17th gold 'feels like an out of body experience'
Sarah Storey says she "feels immensely proud" to have won a record 17 Paralympic gold medals and is hoping to add more at Paris 2024.
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US states to accept driver's licence on iPhones
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US states to accept driver's licence on iPhones
Apple's new ID system for its Wallet will be rolled out at airports to start.
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China's media cracks down on 'effeminate' styles
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China's media cracks down on 'effeminate' styles
The media regulator says it will shun "vulgar influencers" while casting a spotlight on stars' pay.
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Dutch Grand Prix: Kimi Raikkonen says Formula 1 'has never been my life'
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F1 'has never been my life' - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen says Formula 1 "has never been my life" in his first interview since announcing his retirement from the sport.
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England v India: Ravichandran Ashwin - 413 Test wickets but can't get a game
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When you have 413 Test wickets but can't get a game
Ravichandran Ashwin is ranked the second bets bowler in the world and tormented England over the winter. So why won't India pick him?
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Afghan evacuee boy who ate poisonous mushrooms dies in Poland
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Afghan evacuee boy who ate poisonous mushrooms dies in Poland
The five year old ate the mushrooms at a refugee centre near Warsaw after his evacuation from Kabul.