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12 August 2022

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India HIV patients in 'drugs shortage' pain

India's health ministry denies supply disruptions, but activists allege a shortage of essential drugs.

News imageAzad Kapoor, Emergency Yadav and Lockdown

Meet the Indians named lockdown, freedom and emergency

The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.

News imageStefania Licari on stage in Medico

The doctors having a laugh about life in the NHS

Medics are seeing the funny side of hospital work in stand-up comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

News imageLava flows from Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, about 40km (25 miles) from the capital Reykjavik on 6 August 2022

Volcanoes and supermoons: Photos of the week

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

News imagePelé Bambina

Defying jihadists to go to school in Mozambique

Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.

News imageThe headline in the Mirror reads, "Rushdie stabbed", while the headline in the i reads, "Drought will shrink UK's food crops"

Stabbing of Sir Salman, and drought 'will shrink crops'

The attack on author Salman Rushdie in New York and fears that a lack of water will harm UK harvests lead the papers.

News imageSalman Rushdie stage scene

Rushdie on ventilator and may lose eye after attack

The Satanic Verses author was stabbed in the neck and abdomen at an event in New York state.

News imageBen Maher riding Explosion W

GB win surprise show-jumping world medal

Great Britain's show-jumping team claim their first team podium finish at the World Championships in 24 years.

News imageFariba and Yulduz Hashimi

We fled the Taliban for our Olympic dream

Two sisters are among five women from Afghanistan's national cycling team now training in Italy.

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