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Session 210

Abba: Pop superstars are back

ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with a new album and planned digital tour.

Session 211

Emma Raducanu wins US Open

18-year-old Emma Raducanu beat 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez on Saturday to become the first qualifier, and first British woman for 44 years, to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Session 212

La Palma: Volcano erupts

A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. People have been evacuated as lava came out of the volcano in the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island.

Session 213

German election: SPD wins narrow majority

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election, telling the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel it should no longer be in power.

Session 214

Pandora Papers: Rich exposed

Pandora Papers: Thousands of documents obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists have exposed the financial dealings of the world’s rich.

Session 215

Afghan female footballers get UK visas

Afghanistan: Visas have been given to young female footballers and their families to come to the UK. They have been in Pakistan to get away from the Taliban.

Session 216

Earthshot Prize: Prince's new awards

The Earthshot Prize: Awards are given to those who come up with creative solutions to deal with climate change. The winners receive a million pounds to help them build on their ideas.

The event was created by Prince William.

Session 217

Donald Trump to launch new social media platform

Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to launch a new social media network, called TRUTH Social. Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.

Session 218

Countries try to change UN climate report

BBC News has seen documents which show how some countries, ahead of COP26, were trying to change a crucial scientific report on how to deal with climate change. Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.

Session 219

COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation

There are more delegates at COP26 associated with the fossil fuel industry than from any single country, analysis shared with the BBC shows. Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.