18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition

The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.

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On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress.

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7-Year-Old Girl Is Shot in Chicago While Trick-or-Treating, Police Say

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The Value of Working Expeditiously

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How I cleared my £20k debt

Jess racked up £20,000 of debt in just a couple of years. This is how she cleared it.

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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Harry Potter: How one drag queen became 31 JK Rowling characters

Jaremi Carey, drag star Phi Phi O'Hara, spent October becoming some of JK Rowling's famous creations.

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The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Beer With Bella: Benjamin Law

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Corrections: November 1, 2019

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Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years

There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies.

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Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide

Two buses and a car collided in south-east London at about 22:10 GMT, police say.

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Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge

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Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

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Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

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'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals

Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals.

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.

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POWERFUL: Hungary's President Posts Photo to Social Media of Nick Vujicic and Himself Praying

The president of Hungary posted a powerful image of himself kneeling to pray with evangelist Nick Vujicic.

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New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

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The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention.

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How pianos became part of the furniture at UK railway stations

The story behind the increasing number of public pianos on Britain's station concourses.

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Philippines Struck by Second Big Earthquake in Three Days

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Celebrating artists who have experienced homelessness

One Festival of Homeless Arts features work by artists who are, or have been, homeless.

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My Money: 'I only paid 70p towards my dinner'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Eliza Hunt shares what she spent her money on this week.

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Could electric roads spark a green transport revolution?

Specially adapted trucks in Germany are being tested on electric roads.

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Instagram drives growth in pick-your-own pumpkin farms

With Halloween upon us, a growing number of people are picking pumpkins directly from farms.

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Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal

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Car industry gloom as UK production falls further

Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says.

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Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.

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Hotline for prisoners' families 'not being answered' - report

People worried about family members in jail say an emergency phone line just went to an answering machine.

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now

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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.

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Your Move, Facebook

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Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean

The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean.

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Banksy: Behind-the-scenes photos 'show artist at work'

A book from Banksy's former agent contains photos said to be of the artist - but none show his face.

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John Bolton summoned to Trump impeachment inquiry

He likened an alleged White House proposal to Ukraine to a "drug deal", witness testimony says.

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Canadian province to introduce 'values test' for immigrants

An example question would be: "In Quebec, men and women have the same rights, true or false?"

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

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Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

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Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

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Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

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Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

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UEFA Punishes Bulgaria for Fans’ Racist Behavior

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Corrections: October 30, 2019

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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.

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Muslim speed dating: Three minutes to find a soulmate who shares your faith

Young Muslims in London are trying out speed dating as a way to meet a partner who shares their faith.

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Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon ordered by HBO

News of the prequel House of the Dragon comes after another, starring Naomi Watts, was reportedly axed.

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The man behind the Inktober viral drawing challenge

Artist Jake Parker just wanted to improve his sketches. It snowballed into a global challenge.

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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.

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Student housing told to fix 'awful' problems

The universities minister holds a summit over failures in student accommodation.

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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call

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Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative

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Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'

The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study.

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Missing woman search end a 'relief and curse'

No items connected to Leah Croucher were found in a lake during a two-week search, police say.

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Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'

Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.

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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker.

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Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash

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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

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Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison

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72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

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House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

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Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

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Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

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‘Fear’ Review: 3 Men in a Shed, 1 Missing Girl on Their Minds

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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Strong Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippine Island

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Trump impeachment: Democrats plan first formal vote

Nancy Pelosi says it will "ensure transparency", but the White House calls the process "shady".

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As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil

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What the U.S. Withdrawal Cost the Kurds

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Boston College student's girlfriend charged over his suicide

Inyoung You is accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died on his graduation day.

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Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK

Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time.

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Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings

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Pupil background 'should be part of league tables'

Ethnicity, free school meals and special needs should be factored in, Bristol University research says.

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Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'

They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.

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The Papers: Election row and daily pills 'tackle depression'

The PM's latest bid at securing a December election dominates Tuesday's front pages.

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An Alternative to the Salad Spinner

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Cookbook Authors Discuss Jewish Cuisine

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Flavored Salts From Momofuku

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The Baltic States Get Their Culinary Due

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2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences

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A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token

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In Praise of ‘Human Scum’

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Sotheby’s Has a Wine Label of Its Own

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No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate

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Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival

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With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up

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His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know

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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles.

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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

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The World Is Fighting More Than ISIS

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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: Movement Is Life

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‘Watchmen’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: American Hero Story

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Review: In Zawe Ashton’s ‘for all the women,’ the Price of Uprooting a Life

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