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Selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.
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Will the government be able to hit its new targets?
Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.
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Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall
The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.
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Two people wounded in Vancouver stabbing
The two people injured in the incident have been taken to the hospital with non-life threatening wounds.
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Will the government be able to hit its new targets?
Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.
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Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall
The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.
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NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.
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'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.
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Shoppers back to using cash to budget, say retailers
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.
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'Spray foam insulation ruined our house sale'
More than 160 people contacted the BBC after it found some mortgage lenders are rejecting homes with spray foam.
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BUSINESS NEWS
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SoftBank and Toyota want driverless cars to change the world
Softbank and Toyota are partnering on an effort to use autonomous vehicles and other technologies to change the world of transportation.
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7 things to know before the bell
Read full story for latest details.
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All eyes on Congress as vote on Kavanaugh draws near
The lead story for Thursday's morning shows: The impending vote to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.
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Aston Martin falls 5% in its London IPO
Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion.
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The Toys 'R' Us brand may be brought back to life
Bankrupt toy retailer tells bankruptcy court it is looking at possibly reviving the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.
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It's getting a lot harder for global brands to win in China
Changing tastes and the challenge from new Chinese rivals are forcing US and European companies including Apple and Starbucks to adopt new strategies to succeed in the world's second biggest economy.
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Ultra-long mortgages push buyers past retirement
Two in five new mortgages have terms that will see homeowners still making payments in retirement.
HEALTH NEWS
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NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.
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'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.
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Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.
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Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
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Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.
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'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
TECHNOLOGY
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Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme
It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.
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Tech Life: How green is AI?
Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024.
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Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar's new concept car divides opinion
The carmaker's new look is praised as "exciting" but others say it should "go back to the drawing board".
US NEWS
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Two people wounded in Vancouver stabbing
The two people injured in the incident have been taken to the hospital with non-life threatening wounds.
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US woman looking for cat thought to have fallen into sinkhole
The search is on for Elizabeth Pollard, who was reported missing after hunting for her pet on Monday.
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Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.
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Watch: How the NYC shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO unfolded
Police say Brian Thompson was targeted outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
