Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law.

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Aberdeen scientists develop ice stupas for Himalayan water crisis

Aberdeen scientists are developing ice stupa technology, invented by Indian engineer Sonam Wangchuk.

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Suranne Jones unveils 'Gentleman Jack' sculpture

Anne Lister's life was dramatised in the television series Gentleman Jack.

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Former marine completes unsupported Atlantic row

Dave 'Dinger' Bell arrives on land in Cornwall after leaving New York 119 days ago.

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Chelsea 'miles better than last year' says Hayes after WSL demolition of Man Utd

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes believes her side are "miles better than last year" after a 6-1 WSL demolition of Manchester United.

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What is the Elephant Round?

By BY MELISSA EDDY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3i8zeEH

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U.K. offers thousands of visas to foreign truckers to ease driver shortage.

By BY STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3m1fkMT

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