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21 August 2023

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News imageDonald Trump raises fist

Why bad news is good news for Trump - for now

It's not politics as usual for Biden and Trump going into the 2024 US presidential election.

News imageA woman walks past a banner outside the venue for the 2023 Brics summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 20 August

How the West is losing influence in Africa

China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.

News imageGiraffe born with no spots

Watch: Baby giraffe born with no spots

The spotless giraffe was born at a zoo in Tennessee and could be the only one of her kind on Earth.

News imagePolly Weston holding a crab

The radio host going on random journeys across Britain

A random postcode generator decides where Polly Weston must go for her BBC Radio 4 series The Patch.

News imageThe tiny stone fly, scarce yellow sally

Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct

The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species.

News imageCanal boat in London

Can narrowboat owners break up with fossil fuels?

Narrowboat owners are under pressure to find greener ways to run their craft.

News imageSha'Carri Richardson celebrates world 100m gold

'I'm not back, I'm better' - Richardson's statement win

Sha'Carri Richardson announces herself on the global stage by beating a star-studded 100m line-up to win world gold in Budapest.

News imageWagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin appears in a video on Telegram which suggests he is in Africa

Wagner making Africa more free, says Prigozhin

The mercenary boss appears in his first video address since the mutiny - allegedly in Africa.

News imageBaggage handlers move luggage at an airport

Baggage mountains fall as airlines improve handling

New airline data indicates the number of lost, delayed or damaged bags is returning to pre-pandemic levels.

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