The trees will be planted in a town park as part of efforts to reduce air pollution and flood risk.
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Sunday, 31 October 2021
Ex-cricketer Lamb being treated for prostate cancer
Former England batter Allan Lamb is having treatment for prostate cancer.
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The Papers: 'Heat is on' as PM warns COP26 can't 'be a cop-out'
Monday's front pages are dominated by the climate summit, which starts in Glasgow.
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Halloween marked in Northern Ireland as Derry festival returns
Big crowds sampled the atmosphere in Londonderry as the city's annual Halloween festival returned.
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COP26: Boris Johnson says 'no excuses' for not tackling climate change
Boris Johnson warns world leaders there is a "huge way to go" ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
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Salisbury train crash: Major incident as two trains collide
It is thought about 12 people have been injured and a train driver is believed to be trapped.
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Saturday, 30 October 2021
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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Tiny pumpkins a smash hit for Bristol glassmaker
Glassmaker Alice Evans says her tiny sculptures have been a hit, but they require a lot of focus.
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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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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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‘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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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 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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The Papers: 'Rein in Macron', and 'gladiatorial' moment for Boris
The fishing row and COP26 feature prominently on several of Sunday's front pages.
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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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Covid in Wales: Wrexham church displays angels to honour deaths
The Festival of Angels showcases decorative handmade angels to remember people who died from Covid.
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Jeff Stelling to leave Soccer Saturday at the end of the season
Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm.
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Friday, 29 October 2021
'Why I reunite dead cats with their owners'
Natalie Bennett helps people say goodbye to their pets after her own cat was dumped in landfill.
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The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport
Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online.
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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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'I'm proud to be a real-life witch'
Tonks Brown describes herself as a hedge witch and says Halloween is the biggest event in her calendar.
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The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children
Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time.
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Lifelong fight of the first black American world champion
Marshall 'Major' Taylor was the first black American to become a world champion, in 1899. This is his largely forgotten story.
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Wikipedia in Chinese editing war of words
A ban on some pro-Beijing "editors" may lead to bias in the online encyclopaedia, some people fear.
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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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How lifting Kenya's curfew may push revellers to get jabbed
Kenyans are loving their freedom as Covid restrictions ease, but vaccination rates are alarmingly low.
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The Papers: 'Last chance' to save Earth, and UK 'must be punished'
The imminent COP26 climate talks in Glasgow feature prominently on Saturday's front pages.
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Thursday, 28 October 2021
Covid in Wales: Restrictions could return if Welsh case rates do not fall
Cinemagoers will need Covid passes next month, but Mark Drakeford says he may have to go further.
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The Papers: Scallops row and e-cigarettes on prescription
The front pages focus on post-Brexit fishing rights and plans to prescribe vaping to help smokers quit.
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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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Sussex University free speech row professor quits
Protesters had tried to have Professor Kathleen Stock sacked for her views on gender identity.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Charles and Camilla launch centenary poppy appeal
They meet 10 volunteer collectors for the Royal British Legion at a Clarence House event.
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Joy Division: Photographer Kevin Cummins on capturing the post-punk icons
Photographer Kevin Cummins on turning his Joy Division photos into a time capsule of the city.
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Ronald Koeman: Barcelona sack head coach after Rayo Vallecano loss
Ronald Koeman is sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge at the Nou Camp following a defeat by Rayo Vallecano.
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The Papers: Sunak's spending spree and 'the Bankers' Budget'
Reaction to Rishi Sunak's Budget leads all but one of Thursday's front pages.
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Archaeological digs in new locations at Culloden Battlefield
National Trust for Scotland hopes the excavations will provide new insights into the battle of 1746.
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Camilla warns of culture normalising sexual violence
The Duchess of Cornwall calls for change of culture to stop violence and sexual harassment against women.
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Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost
The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats.
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Carabao Cup holders Man City knocked out by West Ham
Holders Manchester City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup as West Ham United win 5-3 on penalties in front of an ecstatic sell-out crowd at London Stadium.
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Leicester City marks anniversary of helicopter crash
The Foxes chairman and four others were killed in the crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.
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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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Tuesday, 26 October 2021
McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment
Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment.
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Lincolnshire boy has £2m of cryptocurrency seized by police
The teenager set up a fake gift voucher website and bought a haul of Bitcoins which soared in value.
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The Papers: Rishi's new age budget as Queen pulls out of COP26
The chancellor's Budget plans and the Queen deciding not to attend a climate summit lead the papers.
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Climate activists hold Science Museum protest over fossil fuel sponsors
The activists say they will stay at London's Science Museum for "victims" of fossil fuel sponsors.
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Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US
Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine.
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Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger
The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements.
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Sir David Amess: MP's funeral to take place at Westminster Cathedral
Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preside over the service on 23 November.
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Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game
Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney choose a Tuesday evening in Maidenhead to watch their club in action for the first time.
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Chelsea into last eight after shootout win over Southampton
Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Premier League rivals Southampton on penalties after 1-1 draw.
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Monday, 25 October 2021
Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak
The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted.
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'I don’t want to live, my mental health’s that bad'
The BBC visits Church on the Street in Burnley, which supports some of the area's most vulnerable.
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Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met Police to apologise to family of murdered sisters
Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick says a better response would have saved "immeasurable pain".
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Sudan coup: Three protesters killed and dozens injured
Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.
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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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Insulate Britain: New injunction after rush hour protest
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the court order covers the "entire strategic road network".
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Sunday, 24 October 2021
Living with the world's oldest mummies
In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies.
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Newspaper headlines: Free school meals 'clash' and Queen misses church
Several of Monday's front pages dissect Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plans for the upcoming Budget.
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Budget 2021: Extra £5.9bn pledged for NHS backlog in England
Health leaders welcome the money but say it only goes so far and staff shortages need to be fixed.
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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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Budget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land
The government says the funding will build 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land.
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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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Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen
Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.
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Verstappen holds off charging Hamilton to win United States GP
Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a late challenge from title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the US Grand Prix.
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Saturday, 23 October 2021
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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Stephen Merchant: How Outlaws creator took comedy to the dark side
His show, which throws seven strangers together, is a far cry from The Office and Lip Sync Battle.
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?
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China's hypersonic test - does it signal a new arms race?
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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Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding
The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England.
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A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question
The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved.
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Newspaper headlines: Ministers consider Covid Plan B and 51 MPs report threats
Speculation over tougher Covid restrictions and the upcoming Budget feature on Sunday's front pages.
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Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'
A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain.
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Social care crisis: Woman, 92, waited four months to be discharged
Dementia patient Esme Hanson was left stranded in hospital because of a lack of home care.
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Friday, 22 October 2021
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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Newspaper headlines: 'Hollywood horror' and 'sluggish booster jab campaign'
Many papers lead on actor Alec Baldwin's "heartbreak" after he fatally shot a colleague with a prop gun.
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Ros Atkins on… Rising Covid cases in the UK
Ros Atkins looks at why Covid infections are rising in the UK – and what should happen next.
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Bristol artist celebrates women's bodies by making casts
The artist says women who take part in the project use it as a process of healing their trauma.
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Week in pictures: 16-22 October 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Covid: 'Fake strays' surge post-lockdown sees more dogs put down
Some lockdown pet owners pretend dogs are genuine strays after trying to sell them, rescuers say.
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'I. Am. So. Sorry': Talking about my miscarriages
The BBC's Tulip Mazumdar has reported on maternal health and the issues women face across the world. Here she reflects on her own experiences of pregnancy and baby loss.
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‘Income Earned During the Marriage Are His Separate Property’: Robert De Niro Won’t Be Splitting His $500 Million Fortune with Estranged Wife In Divorce Settlement, Court Decides
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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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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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The Queen back at Windsor after hospital stay
She underwent preliminary medical checks but is back home "in good spirits", Buckingham Palace says.
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US House backs contempt charge for ex-Trump adviser
Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.
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Farmer crushed to death by Aga cooker, inquest hears
Anthony Rees, 78, was trying to move the 470kg stove when it fell and crushed him, inquest hears.
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021
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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Cladding: 'We're paying to live in a dark, dull box'
A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight.
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The four-year-old footballer scouted by Arsenal while still at nursery
Zayn Ali Salman is the youngest-ever recruit to Arsenal's pre-academy.
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Unboxed: Oil rig in lido to form part of UK-wide arts event
The decommissioned North Sea platform will relocate to Weston-super-Mare as part of 2022's Unboxed.
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'We didn't call ourselves mum and dad for 10 months'
Nina and Steven fostered a baby hoping in vain to adopt her. With a second baby they finally became parents.
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Lorry driver shortages: 'Driving lorries is a bit like riding horses'
What is it like to be a new lorry driver in an industry experiencing severe shortages?
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Nearly 1,500 arrests in county lines drug dealing crackdown
Police targeted county lines operations where gangs supply drugs via dedicated phone numbers.
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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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Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles
It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out.
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Leslie Bricusse: 'Lyrical genius' of film dies aged 90
He was the prolific creator of multiple movie hits such as Candyman, Feeling Good and Goldfinger.
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Gabby Petito: Apparent human remains found in search for fiancé Brian Laundrie
Items owned by Gabby Petito's missing fiancé and apparent human remains have been found in Florida.
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Terror threat against MPs raised to substantial - Patel
Home Secretary Priti Patel says police will change their plans to "properly" reflect the situation.
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Rare New England shilling found in Bywell Hall sweet tin
The New England shilling dates from 1652 and was found amongst a forgotten coin collection.
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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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Tuesday, 19 October 2021
North Korea confirms 'successful' submarine-launched missile test
This comes a day after South Korea reported an apparent weapons test in waters off Japan's coast.
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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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Aberfan disaster: Surviving schoolchildren's trauma 55 years on
Fifty-five years on, survivors say they live with the images of death and destruction.
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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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Monday, 18 October 2021
Boy, 16, charged over Glasgow fatal railway station stabbing
The teenager has been arrested and charged over the death of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday.
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Sir David Amess death: Parliament pays tribute to former colleague
MPs have been remembering Sir David Amess, who was killed in his Essex constituency.
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I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?
Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it?
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Heat pumps: Should I get one and how much will it cost me?
The government wants people to replace gas boilers with heat pumps.
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Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating
The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough.
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Dennis Hutchings: Ex-soldier on trial over Troubles shooting dies
The trial of Dennis Hutchings, 80, had been adjourned when he tested positive for Covid-19.
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Sunday, 17 October 2021
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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Covid: Thousands of children left without parents in Iran
Thousands of children in Iran have been left without parents, and many people blame the leadership.
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The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain
India's oldest and tallest mountain of rubbish in the city of Mumbai is 18 storeys high.
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Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area
As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons' birthplace?
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McIlroy wins CJ Cup for 20th PGA Tour title
Rory McIlroy bounces back from Ryder Cup disappointment as he cards a final-round six-under-par 66 to win the CJ Cup and secure his 20th PGA Tour title.
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Nebra Sky Disc: British Museum to display world's 'oldest map of stars'
The Nebra Sky Disc is dated 3,600-years-old and considered one of the most important archaeological finds.
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Scams: Cost of impact on well-being calculated as £9bn a year
Consumer group Which? says costs to victims' well-being are greater than the amount stolen by fraudsters.
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Buy now, pay later firm Klarna to offer 'pay now' option
Klarna's boss says people should mostly "pay with the money they have", rather than take out credit.
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Irish poet and author Brendan Kennelly dies
Mr Kennelly spent decades working as a professor of modern literature at Trinity College Dublin.
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Climate change: Welsh industry's 23 million tonne carbon problem
Wales' "carbon-intensive" economy may make cutting greenhouse gases more difficult.
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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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Further strikes threatened at universities this term
UK university staff are being balloted on fresh strike action over pay, pensions and conditions.
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The Papers: Sir David Amess's family 'broken' by MP's killing
Most papers lead on the statement released by the family of MP Sir David Amess, who was killed on Friday.
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Saturday, 16 October 2021
Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence
Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths.
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Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe
A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week: Two families’ stories
Steve and Laura Hughes open up about the pain of losing their son Jesse, who died in pregnancy.
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Breast cancer: 'Both my husband and I survived the disease'
Pat and Mark James both survived breast cancer, and want to warn "macho" men they could get it too.
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Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens
The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.
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Prof Sarah Gilbert, Covid vaccine creator: Now let’s take on 12 more diseases
Medical science has transformed the pandemic and put rocket boosters on ambitions for new vaccines.
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Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris
The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.
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The Papers: 'Terror will not win' and MP murder suspect named
Sunday's front pages are dominated by reaction to the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.
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Sir David Amess: MP murder suspect detained under Terrorism Act
The man arrested on suspicion of murdering MP Sir David Amess - Ali Harbi Ali - is further detained under the Terrorism Act.
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Friday, 15 October 2021
Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, Met Police say
Police say the fatal stabbing of the Conservative MP has a potential link to Islamist extremism.
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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.
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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.
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The Papers: MP safety review and terror cops probe death
The killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess, stabbed at his constituency surgery, leads the front pages.
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Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high
Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC.
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Thursday, 14 October 2021
The Papers: Green Queen 'vents her anger', and pig crisis
A range of stories make Friday's newspaper front pages, including comments from the Queen.
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Robert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder
Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths.
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Stranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean
The sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week.
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Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October
People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says.
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With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out
Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.
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Stonewall’s influence on BBC and Ofcom revealed
The BBC Nolan Investigates podcast says the charity's work raises questions of impartiality.
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Black History Month: Ian Wright - 'three generations of footballers is mind-blowing'
BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor is joined by three generations of professional footballers - Arsenal legend Ian Wright, his son Shaun and grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips.
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Wednesday, 13 October 2021
Europe gas prices: How far is Russia responsible?
Moscow has been accused by some of playing politics with gas supplies, but there's a range of factors at work.
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Covid boosters: Who needs them and how do they help?
Millions are eligible for another Covid vaccine dose but remain confused about who needs them.
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Covid-19 in Brazil: 'My mum was used as a guinea pig'
A Brazilian healthcare provider is accused of conducting trials on Covid-19 patients without consent.
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Leeds bakery bins best-seller biscuit over illegal sprinkles
Get Baked, in Leeds, is told to stop using US-made cake decorations containing prohibited additive.
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The Papers: 'Buy Christmas gifts early', and EU's Brexit offer
A mix of stories lead Thursday's front pages, including worries over the retail industry's supply chain problems.
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Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins
The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely.
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Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Dutch crown princess could marry woman and be queen - Rutte
A hypothetical same-sex marriage for Princess Amalia would not be a legal problem, says Mark Rutte.
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Stourbridge taxi driver 'dumped' blind man over guide dog row
He leaves his passenger stranded at the roadside when a £2 surcharge for the dog is queried.
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Al Capone memorabilia sells for $3m at auction
The notorious gangster's favourite gun made top dollar - $860,000 - at the California sale.
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The Papers: Goods stuck at UK port, and Brexit deal offer
A mix of stories lead Wednesday's papers, including a warning over Christmas present shortages.
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London's New Year fireworks cancelled for a second year
The mayor's office blames "uncertainty caused by the pandemic", but other options will be planned.
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Euromillions results: UK's biggest-ever lottery jackpot rolls over
A record £184m Euromillions prize will be up for grabs again on Friday after no ticket won on Tuesday.
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German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave
A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: 'Explosive sex' wins top prize
An image of a bursting cloud of eggs and sperm as groupers mate in the Pacific is the judges' pick.
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Monday, 11 October 2021
Covid: UK start to pandemic worst public health failure ever, MPs say
Government too slow to lock down and test-and-trace was chaotic, but jabs rollout a success, MPs say.
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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".
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Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist
Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history.
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Thailand to re-open for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November
Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine.
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Sunday, 10 October 2021
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.
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The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress
Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance.
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Stealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal
Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders.
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Are asylum suicides an unfolding national tragedy?
Campaigners call for an inquiry into the rate of suicides among young asylum seekers in the UK.
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Murray beats teenager Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells third round
Andy Murray beats highly-rated Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round at Indian Wells.
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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy
Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc.
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The Papers: 'Gas price clash', and NHS staff face waiting list 'abuse'
The energy crisis facing the UK continues to feature prominently on the front pages.
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Wales NHS Covid passes set to become compulsory
Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required.
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Saturday, 9 October 2021
Covid-19 vaccines: Has China made more than other countries combined?
China says it's provided more than half of all vaccines administered around the world so far.
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Should sex offenders' voices ever be heard?
Audio clips from child sex offenders are released by police to deter others following in their path.
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Covid pandemic: How easy is it for patients to book a GP appointment in Wales?
Some can't get through on the phone. Some find new apps very useful. GP patients speak up.
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Thriller film sinks teeth into Hungary's opposition
It is a film perfectly timed for Viktor Orban's ruling party that could harm the opposition.
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Grealish's first goal for England a 'psychological' step, says Southgate
Jack Grealish has taken an important "psychological" step by scoring his first goal for England, says boss Gareth Southgate.
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Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery
Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.
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The Papers: 'Nursing crisis' hits wards, and PM faces 'Brexit clash'
Shortages of nursing staff and supply chain issues facing the UK feature in Sunday's papers.
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Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost
The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol.
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Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages.
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