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Netflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show

October 21, 2021 - 08:55
Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people.
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How green politics are changing Europe

October 21, 2021 - 08:19
The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed.
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China: The patriotic 'ziganwu' bloggers who attack the West

October 21, 2021 - 08:14
Their scathing posts have shot them to fame amid rising nationalist fervour - but they toe a fine line.
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God and robots: Will AI transform religion?

October 21, 2021 - 08:12
Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis.
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The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

October 21, 2021 - 08:07
The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.
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Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022

October 21, 2021 - 08:03
Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.
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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

October 21, 2021 - 07:06
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.
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Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse

October 21, 2021 - 04:46
Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.
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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

October 21, 2021 - 03:53
Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.
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Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform

October 21, 2021 - 03:43
The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.
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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

October 21, 2021 - 02:54
But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.
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Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

October 21, 2021 - 01:16
Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.
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Russian inmate who fled after jail torture leaks

October 21, 2021 - 00:59
Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian jails.
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Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

October 21, 2021 - 00:23
Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro.
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Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17

October 20, 2021 - 23:28
Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting.
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Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery

October 20, 2021 - 21:14
The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream.
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Shatta Wale: Ghana star arrested over death threat claim

October 20, 2021 - 20:54
Shatta Wale said he was the victim of a gun attack - he's been accused of spreading false information.
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Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'

October 20, 2021 - 20:48
The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos.
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Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight

October 20, 2021 - 20:23
Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests.
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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

October 20, 2021 - 19:57
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.
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