See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities
The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver.
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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.
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Clare Smyth: First female British chef with three Michelin stars
Northern Irish chef Clare Smyth is the first British female to be awarded three Michelin stars.
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.
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Life in a Day: Kevin Macdonald says film 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
Kevin Macdonald's documentary features personal videos from across the world - all shot on the same day.
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Music festivals and Covid: Could some events still go ahead this year?
Glastonbury is already cancelled, but MPs are working on how to support the music festival industry.
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Home working increases cyber-security fears
IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased.
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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.
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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?
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'I worked on the vaccine my dad was given'
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to three young people involved in the vaccine rollout.
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Accountants warned over fraud expectations
Should auditors be expected to spot companies, such as BHS and Wirecard - at risk of collapse through fraud?
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Live Updates: India Vaccinating Its Citizens Faster Than Others, Says PM
India is vaccinating citizens faster than anywhere in the world amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.
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Day Of Tough Choices For Budget Like "Never Before": 10 Points
Will it be a budget like "never before" or just another in a series of "mini budgets" presented over the last year to resuscitate a sputtering economy, that's the trillion-dollar question waiting to...
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Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Detained, Ruling Party Spokesman Says
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy said on...
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Britain's "Captain Tom" Lockdown Hero Hospitalised With COVID-19
Captain Tom Moore, 100, who won British hearts with a Covid-19 fund raising drive, was hospitalised on Sunday with the virus, his family said.
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"Waste Turned Into Wealth": PM's Praise For Hyderabad Vegetable Market
Addressing the 73rd episode of his monthly radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated a local vegetable market -- Bowenpally Sabzi Mandi -- of Hyderabad which is generating...
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Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England
PM hails "milestone" in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs.
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The school teachers helping struggling families in Covid lockdown
A school in the Wirral is helping families struggling to get by during the national lockdown.
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Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?
It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU.
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Failed To Retain Glory Of Visva Bharati, Says Vice Chancellor
Visva-Bharati Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty, in the eye of the storm over a host of issues -- including his allegation that a section of teachers and non-teaching staff was responsible for the...
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.
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The Papers: 'Vaccine victory', and Captain Tom in hospital
Monday's front pages feature a "crucial milestone" being hit in care homes as the UK sees a record high of jabs.
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Kremlin Critic's Allies Plan Fresh Protests Despite Crackdown
Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny prepared for a fresh round of anti-government demonstrations on Sunday despite authorities ramping up pressure on the opposition with arrests and...
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Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history.
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Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report.
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Britain Opens Visa Scheme For Millions From Hong Kong
A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kongers a pathway to British citizenship will go live later on Sunday as the city's former colonial master opens its doors to those wanting to escape...
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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.
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Hundreds Of Birds Culled In Kathmandu To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu
Hundreds of birds are culled in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Saturday as fresh cases of Bird-Flu (H5N8) were confirmed after several samples underwent tests in recent days.
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Covid: Pandemic 'has highlighted archaic wedding laws'
Proposed changes to the law could allow people to marry in gardens and homes in Wales and England.
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Post-Brexit taxes for steel 'very damaging', says Kinnock
Stephen Kinnock MP says the UK's steel industry needs state aid and new export quotas with the EU.
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Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in
A former prime minister says there is daily fighting as rebel forces encircle Bangui.
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UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'
Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.
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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.
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Coronavirus: 'Life will never be the same, for me it's better'
Kellie Larkin has cerebral palsy, is quadriplegic, non-verbal and communicates through a computer.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "winter scenes".
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.
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UK's first Covid evacuees: 'I wish I'd stayed in Wuhan and missed flight'
Twelve months ago, 83 Britons fled Wuhan, the Covid-19 epicentre, but some wish they had never left.
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100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died’
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?
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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.
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'When my name was butchered at school it made me feel different'
Yewande Biala has spoken about how mispronunciations of her name affect her, and other women agree.
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
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The Papers: EU 'vaccine blunder', and sport betting logo 'ban'
Fallout from the EU's U-turn on vaccine export controls features prominently on Sunday's front pages.
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'They're coming for us' - right-wing media on Biden's week
After four years of cheerleading, conservative pundits have switched tack with Biden in their sights.
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Friday, January 29, 2021
The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.
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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.
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Pregnancy during lockdown: Advice from one mum to another
Jacqui, who gave birth last year, gives advice to expectant mother Gemma.
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Video calls and bookshelves dressed to impress
Video calls have given us all an insight into people's homes – and one firm an unexpected boost.
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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.
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Week in pictures: 23-29 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Covid-19: Your vaccine questions answered
From infertility to travel, we look at some of the key Covid vaccine talking points.
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Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’
Tens of thousands of lobotomies were carried out in the UK and US in the 1940s and 50s. Should we condemn the surgeons?
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HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?
Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project.
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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.
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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.
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Fyodor Cherenkov: The Soviet football genius the world never got to see
Fyodor Cherenkov was an outstanding talent, a football hero in the Soviet Union. He also suffered terribly with mental illness.
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PM Thanks Bahrain's Crown Prince For Partnership In Fight Against Covid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bahrain's crown prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad for their partnership in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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UK Covid Strain To Become More Dominant In US By Early Spring: Top Expert
The new strain of the novel coronavirus that first appeared in the United Kingdom will become more dominant in the United States by the middle of spring, US National Institute of Allergy and...
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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?
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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.
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Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'
A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education.
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Working from bed: 'I don't even have to get dressed'
A lot of us are tempted to spend January in bed but some people have turned it into their office.
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Bhim Army Chief Meets Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait At Delhi-UP Border
Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Friday met farmer leader Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border and said the Dalit group will provide all help to strengthen the agitation...
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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".
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Poland abortion ban: Thousands protest for third day
Thousands march through the streets of Warsaw, chanting "freedom, equality, abortion on demand".
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The Papers: 'EU vaccine war explodes', and Oxford jab 'attack'
The EU's attempt to add controls on the export of jabs to the UK dominates the front pages.
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GameStop: Who is winning the market battle?
Novice investors are trying to beat Wall Street professionals at their own game.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
"Will Not Be Intimated" By Delhi Police Notices: Farmer Union
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday said it will not be intimidated by the notices sent to its leaders by Delhi Police and alleged that the government is trying to put an end to the farmers'...
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Novavax Covid Jab Highly Effective, But Not Against South Africa Variant
US biotech firm Novavax said Thursday its two-shot Covid-19 vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 89.3 percent in a major Phase 3 clinical trial in Britain, and remained highly effective against a...
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Rebelling Against 1% Hoarding Wealth: Reddit Users On GameSpot's Rise
For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.
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Latest News Live Updates: Situation Tense At Delhi-UP Border, Protests Swell
The coronavirus-induced suspension of international passenger flights has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Thursday.
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Covid: Data shows outbreaks in England's offices in lockdown
Under England's lockdown rules, in force since 6 January, people should work from home if they can.
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Special UK visa for Hong Kong residents from Sunday
The PM says it honoured the UK's "profound ties of history and friendship" with the ex-British colony.
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A-Levels: How students are coping with cancelled exams
The consultation period on how exam grading in England should be assessed ends on Friday.
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Why roller skating is making a comeback
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.
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GameStop: Meet the amateur traders fighting Wall Street
They're young, they're financially savvy and they're angry at being shut out of GameStop share trading.
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
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Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths
How disabled gamers formed a winning esports team called the Quad Gods.
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Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan re-make history in Netflix film The Dig
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan discuss history, archaeology, Indiana Jones and their new film.
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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.
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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants
Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches.
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Maruti Suzuki's Profit Surges 24% To ₹1,941 Crore in Q3 On Festival Sales
Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 495,897 vehicles during the quarter, higher by 13.4 per cent compared with the year-ago period
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China For "Package Solution" For UNSC Permanent Membership Reforms
China, which has been blocking India's efforts to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has called for evolving a "package solution" acceptable to all UN members to reform the top...
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Covid-hit pupils 'should be allowed to repeat a year'
Education think-tank says pupils should have the right to repeat the school year after Covid disruption.
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Vaccination volunteers to be given Covid jab
NHS volunteers will now be given the vaccine because they are considered frontline health workers.
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Mother and baby homes: Eamon Martin supports public inquiry
Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, also agrees that victims should be entitled to compensation.
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Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'
There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names.
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FAU-G Becomes Top Free Game on Google Play With Over 5 Million Downloads
FAU-G has become the top free game on Google Play. nCore Games, the developer, has announced that the game garnered over five million downloads in 24 hours. The game released on January 26 and saw...
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The Papers: 'Union vacc' and EU jab rollout nearing 'crisis'
The front pages report on trial results from a new Covid vaccine and supply shortages in Europe.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Free anthology of black authors to be given to all primary schools in England
The initiative will provide a copy of the collection to all primary schools in England.
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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.
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Covid: 'Virus going in right direction but not fast enough'
Coronavirus infections are still at very high levels in many regions, a study estimates.
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Nursery top-up fees probe prompts England-wide warning
Ombudsman urges councils to ensure parents are not wrongly charged for free nursery places
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Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services
One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found.
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Covid: Lockdown rule-breakers flee Cwmbran salon in police raid
CCTV footage shows eight people running out of the fire exit of the salon as police show up.
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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.
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Covid-19: 'I told my kids I wasn't going to make it'
Taxi driver Ali Sakallioglu spent 222 days in hospital with Covid, including three months in a coma.
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Parosmia: 'Since I had Covid, food makes me want to vomit'
Many are finding things do not smell right after Covid - and that most foods smell and taste disgusting.
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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?
Boris Johnson will visit Scotland on Thursday as polls suggest support for independence has risen.
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Covid vaccines: Misleading claims targeting ethnic minority people
We've been tracking some of the misinformation about vaccines that has circulated in minority communities.
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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family.
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Joe Biden's tech - what can the president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.
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The pilots forced to change career completely
With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry.
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Covid: Social workers 'braced for tsunami of needs' after lockdown
Many worry about their capacity to protect the vulnerable if workloads increase further, a union warns.
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UK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'
Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand.
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English National Opera lessons for long Covid sufferers
The English National Opera's singing coach gives long Covid sufferers breathing space.
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Covid: Black over-80s 'half as likely' to have been vaccinated
A unique study of millions of patient records identifies "substantial" differences in vaccine coverage.
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The Papers: 'No EU can't have our jabs' and 'schools out'
The papers focus on a row over the supply of Covid jabs to the EU and the timeline for reopening schools.
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Covid: Living through lockdown in a high-rise flat
The continuing lockdown in England is tough for everyone but what's it like if you have limited space at home?
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Jagtar Singh Johal: Scot 'forced to sign blank confession' in India
Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in an Indian jail without conviction for more than three years.
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Boris Johnson to visit Scotland despite Nicola Sturgeon warning
The PM will use the trip to argue the Covid response illustrates the strengths of the UK working together.
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Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic
Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Goldman boss gets $10m pay cut for 1MDB scandal
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.
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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.
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SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket With Record 143 Satellites
SpaceX on Sunday launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a record number of satellites on board, the private space company said.
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US Judge Blocks Biden's 100-Day Freeze On Deportations
A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing a 100-day pause on deportations.
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86 Cops Injured, 4 Cases Filed Over Tractor Rally Violence, Say Police
The Delhi Police have filed four cases in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the Republic Day tractor rally by farmers protesting against the Centre's three contentious farm laws...
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Arrested Hyderabad Serial Killer Murdered 18 Women Since Wife Left: Cops
A 45-year-old man, who was allegedly involved in 18 cases of murder of women, besides other offences, was arrested in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the police said.
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Victims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams
Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says.
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Insurers defend covering ransomware payments
Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime.
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Chelsea Flower Show: Event moved to autumn for first time in history
It is the first time the world-famous event will take place in the autumn.
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Spanish Armada maps 'saved for the nation'
The maps depict the famous sea battle in which the English fleet was victorious in 1588.
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Covid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'
Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests.
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Covid-19 vaccine: Woman to restart chemotherapy after jab
Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour.
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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.
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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.
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100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died’
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died of Covid. This is the story of one of them.
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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.
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Covid: Will the UK's pubs stay shut until May?
Previous lockdowns suggest hospitality could be facing one of the longest routes back to normality.
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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.
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Dave Grohl: 'I dreamt I was shot in the back'
The Foo Fighters' frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band's new album.
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan
The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.
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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy
Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record.
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The Papers: Front pages mark UK's 100,000 Covid deaths
Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.
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Poor whites in 'left behind' towns miss out on uni
Watchdog warns of low university chances for white working youths in former industrial towns.
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage
The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores.
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Inside the hospital: ‘Among all the doom and gloom there’s positives’
Despite the strains on the system, there is still kindness and new life in NHS hospitals.
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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.
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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.
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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders: The Trump defender enters political race
Known to millions around the world for her staunch defence of Trump, now it's her turn to speak for herself.
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How to Watch Republic Day Parade Live
Republic Day Parade 2021 will be livestreamed at 9.00 am on Tuesday, January 26 on the YouTube channel of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and DD National. The Republic Day 2021 livestream can...
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Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
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Extra £50m pledged for virus-hit grassroots sport
An extra £50m is being directed towards grassroots sport after a "significant hit" to activity levels amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'
It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges?
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Facebook News feature launches in UK
The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature.
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Chris Grayling leads MPs' charge to save hedgehogs
Ex-cabinet minister wants "Britain's favourite animal" to get same protections as bats and badgers.
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How Brexit shapes views on Scottish independence
Sir John Curtice looks at whether a future Yes vote in Scotland could be boosted by the UK leaving the EU.
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Amid "Threat" National Guard To Stay In Washington Till Mid-March
Thousands of US National Guard troops mobilized in Washington for the presidential inauguration will remain in place through mid-March due to ongoing threats, Pentagon officials said Monday.
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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote
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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.
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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US
Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.
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The Papers: Quarantine hotels plan and holidays 'under threat'
The front pages focus on proposals to force some arrivals to the UK to self-isolate in hotels.
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Kerala Reports Highest Daily Covid Cases, Fatality Rate Among Lowest
Kerala has been reporting highest daily COVID-19 cases in the country for days. The positivity rate or the percentage of how fast an infection spreads is 12.48 per cent in Kerala, while the national...
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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.
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Covid: Police and protesters clash during Dutch curfew demo
Police used water cannon and tear gas to clear protesters in Eindhoven rallying against a new curfew.
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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
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Pandemic diaries: How are people coping in lockdown?
The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown.
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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
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Katie Price on Harvey's 'terrifying' move to a specialist college
Reality TV star and ex-model, Katie Price reveals the challenges of finding a specialist college for her eldest son Harvey, who has complex needs.
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Covid: Why I'm breaking lockdown rules
The government says breaking Covid lockdown rules costs lives. But some people are doing it anyway.
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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card
Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries.
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Can we really feel the benefits of nature through a screen?
Scientists attempt to understand how best to bring the great outdoors to those stuck inside.
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
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Republicans Signal Deep Resistance To Trump Impeachment Trial In Senate
Republican lawmakers signaled Sunday that Democrats will have a fight on their hands to secure the conviction of Donald Trump when the Senate next month opens its first-ever impeachment trial of a...
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Travellers: Shocking lack of pitches for families, charity warns
Only 18 out of 251 authorised traveller sites have any free spaces, research from a charity suggests.
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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled
About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.
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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.
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Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke'
Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
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The Papers: Schools out 'till Easter' for 'lost generation' kids
Many of Monday's papers lead with calls from parents and MPs for schools to reopen in England.
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Telangana BJP Leader's Reply To Rahul Gandhi's 'Arrogant Government' Jibe
Telangana BJP leader Ram Madhav on Sunday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for a recent tweet attacking the Modi government over the farmers' protest.
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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'
The fast fashion retailer is purchasing the brand, but not its stores or staff, the BBC understands.
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Saturday, January 23, 2021
Justin Trudeau Co-Opts Bernie Sanders Meme To Urge Canadians To Stay Home
Bernie Sanders may be most familiar in a US political context, but that hasn't stopped Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from using a now famous meme of the Vermont senator to warn people to stay...
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2021 MotoGP Calendar Revised, Argentina And Americas GPs Postponed
The 2021 MotoGP season will kick-off with back-to-back rounds in Qatar from March 28, which will be followed by European rounds starting Portugal. Meanwhile, the Argentina GP and the US GP have...
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On His Wedding Day, A Pic Of Varun Chilling With His Squad In Alibaug
A picture from Varun Dhawan's pre-wedding celebrations
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Covid: Vaccinated people may spread virus, says Van-Tam
England's deputy chief medical officer urges those who have had the jab to stick to lockdown rules.
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Bernie Sander's Mitten Maker Flooded With Nearly 13,000 E-Mail Orders
Jennifer Ellis has never met Bernie Sanders but she is enjoying a taste of his celebrity as the woman behind the mittens that gave the Vermont senator his viral moment at President Joe Biden's...
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Information Security Biggest Challenge To National Security: Army Chief
Army chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said information security is the biggest challenge to national security in the present scenario "which can give a strong shock to the economy and can...
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7 Easy North Indian Snacks That Are All-Time Classics!
These evergreen snacks are hard to resist, and will strike a chord among people of all generations. So without further ado, here are easy North Indian snacks that always manage to wow us.
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France To Tighten Laws On Incest, Says Marcron After Book Sparks Outrage
France will tighten its laws on incest, President Emmanuel Macron said in a series of tweets on Saturday, after publication of a book accusing a top French political commentator of abusing his stepson...
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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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US Condemns Russia's "Use Of Harsh Tactics" Against Navalny Supporters
Washington on Saturday rebuked Moscow over its use of "harsh tactics" against protesters demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.
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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
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Janice Nix: The drugs kingpin who joined the Probation Service
Janice Nix used to be one of London's most notorious drug dealers. How did she turn her life around?
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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.
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Ram Temple Trust General Secretary Targets Sonia Gandhi Over Citizenship
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) vice president and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai on Saturday took a dig at Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her citizenship,...
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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year
Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020.
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The Papers: Vaccinated told to follow rules and PM's jab 'gamble'
Many of Sunday's papers focus on what the Covid jab means for lockdown, case numbers and schools.
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Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.
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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown made me feel like I was in prison'
John Nicholl, who is deafblind, says his use of hands-on sign language left him isolated in lockdown.
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'I couldn't breathe': The 26-year-old with Covid
Twenty-six-year-old Mae Mamaril and her family all tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Mae was the only one who was moved to an intensive care unit.
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The paper that helped the homeless
How Street News became the first newspaper sold by homeless and unemployed vendors
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021.
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Friday, January 22, 2021
India To Resume Limited Processing Of All Visa Categories: US Embassy
From February 1, India will resume limited processing of all visa categories, including student visas, H1-B, H4, L-1, L-2, C1/D, and B1/B2 visas, said the US Embassy in India on Friday.
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Top doctors want 12-week Pfizer vaccine gap halved
They say delaying second doses in order to give more people their first is "difficult to justify".
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Sharad Pawar Reacts To Jayant Patil's Comment On Chief Minister's Post
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar sought to downplay party leader Jayant Patil's "I desire to be chief minister" of Maharashtra comment.
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National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.
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Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy
Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?
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What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?
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"He Has Proven Himself": Telangana Ministers On Chief Minister KTR Buzz
The buzz in Telangana is that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, who has ambitions of a role in national politics, could resign in favour of his son KT Rama Rao, and focus on preparing for the step...
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Covid-19: Nurses call for better masks to protect all staff
Inadequate PPE and a new variant may be putting the lives of nurses at risk, says nursing union.
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Up to 500 new cells to be built in women's prisons
Some will enable women to have overnight visits with their children, the Ministry of Justice says.
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Covid hand-outs: How other countries pay if you are sick
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?
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New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery'
Historical documents are uncovered that provide clues to a puzzle that haunted Charles Darwin.
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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.
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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Muslim students still waiting for government funding plan
In 2013 the government promised to deliver a Sharia-compliant scheme but so far it has not materialised.
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Covid vaccine: Can Wales meet its targets?
Is Wales able to meet its vaccination targets - this weekend and next month?
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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.
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Covid-19: Five ways to avoid lockdown back pain
Tips on how to reduce back pain through the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond.
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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.
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4 Cops In Uniform Stop UP Jeweller For 'Checking' On Road. They Rob Him
Four policemen have been arrested for allegedly robbing a jeweller under the pretext of a checking drive on a highway in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. The four were posted in Basti district, 200 km from...
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East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost
The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities.
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Covid: Peaky Blinders' Black Country Museum is vaccine hub
Injections are to be delivered at Black Country Living Museum where the series has in part been filmed.
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The Papers: UK 'feeling the strain' but gets vaccine 'boost'
Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly.
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Sanjeeda Sheikh looks like a white beauty in water
Neha Kakkar shows off her ring in a traditional wear
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Suspended IAS Officer M Sivasankar Arrested In Dollar Smuggling Case
The Customs on Thursday arrested suspended IAS officer M Sivasankar in the dollar smuggling case that came to light during the probe into the gold smuggling racket in Kerala in which he is also an...
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Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU
UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.
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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved.
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The vehicle that got a village smiling
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.
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How online bedtime stories keep grandparents connected
Annette keeps in touch with her two granddaughters by reading to them over video call.
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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?
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Vaccine volunteers: 'It's felt good to fight back against Covid'
Some of those leading the nation's vaccination effort have told of their experiences.
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'The phone call that brought me freedom - but broke my mother's heart'
When Farah Sayeed told her mother she wasn't coming home after university, it caused a painful rift.
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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.
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Covid-19: The NHS trust the Army is helping through the second wave
Staff shortages have proved a problem for Barts NHS Trust, which is struggling amid the second wave.
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Why Sigourney Weaver had to say yes to Call My Agent
The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse.
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New China Swine Fever Strains Point To Unlicensed Vaccines: Experts
A new form of African swine fever identified in Chinese pig farms is most likely caused by illicit vaccines, industry insiders say, a fresh blow to the world's largest pork producer, still recovering...
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Google Says Will Disable Search In Australia If Forced To Pay For Content
Google said on Friday it will disable its search function in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay local media companies for sharing their...
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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK
The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.
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Covid: Half of early-years staff ‘don’t feel safe’
Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines.
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Covid: Museums and galleries 'fighting for survival', Art Fund says
A national charity renews its plea for donations to help museums hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Police arrest 320 dangerous UK child sex offenders
Investigators have been targeting offenders who operate online since the first coronavirus lockdown.
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Covid: Fire Brigades Union safety demands 'unworkable', says report
A report criticises the union after it told its members not to volunteer due to safety concerns.
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Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths
A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.
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Dartford mother-of-three died after liposuction in Turkey
Abimbola Ajoke Bamgbose had been fed up with people asking if she was pregnant, an inquest hears.
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Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation
Friday's front pages suggest ministers are considering making a cash payment to everyone who tests positive.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.
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Wasim Jaffer's Classy Reply To Twitter Troll Is Winning The Internet
Wasim Jaffer came up with a brilliant reply to a troll on social media who tried to have a go at the former India batsman.
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Indore College Student Raped, Thrown On Train Tracks, Survives: Cops
Days after a string of crimes against women that have put the state government on notice, two brutal rape cases have shocked Madhya Pradesh once again.
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"We Need You": Hidden Message On White House Website Calls For Coders
The recently updated website for President Joe Biden's White House carried an invitation for tech specialists savvy enough to find it.
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Sunny, Bullied As Kid, Says, "It Has Carried Through My Entire Life"
"If you're consistent, and you ask for help from people around you, then that cycle of abuse will stop," said Sunny Leone
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Foreigners Forced To Do 50 Push-Ups For Not Wearing Masks In This City
Foreigners caught not wearing face masks on the Indonesian resort island of Bali are being subject to an unusual punishment: push-ups.
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After China's Embassy Tweet On Uighur Women, Twitter Locks Account
Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, which the U.S. social media platform said violated the firm's policy against...
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Troubles victims: Thousands of relatives call for action
Some 3,500 people sign an open letter, published in three newspapers.
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Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, and mittens
With the world watching, who created fashion moments on inauguration day?
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Biden inauguration: Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb in full
Amanda Gorman's powerful reading of her poem was one of the memorable moments at Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Wall Street Soars After Smooth Joe Biden Inauguration
Wall Street hit new records and stock markets across the globe climbed after US President Joe Biden took office on Wednesday, with traders joyful over his plan to inject even more stimulus into the...
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BSNL Bharat Fiber Plans Now Offer Annual Subscription Option: Report
Annual payment option for Rs 599, Rs 799, Rs 999, and Rs 1,499 Bharat Fiber plans are now active. These plans were offered only on monthly basis earlier, but Bharat Fiber users can also subscribe...
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Covid: 'No evidence' virus levels decreasing in England
Imperial College London research suggests rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the third lockdown.
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Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19.
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Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes
Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday.
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Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
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Universities degree 'not the only route to success'
Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need.
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ICC's Twist To "Spiderman" Lyrics After Rishabh Pant's Gabba Heroics
India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant singing the Hindi version of the "Spiderman" theme song became an instant hit and the ICC decided to pay tribute.
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Pietersen, Vaughan Troll Tim Paine After India's Historic Win At Gabba
Tim Paine had been quite vocal when the Indians were batting in the 3rd Test and his challenge of taking them on at Brisbane in the 4th match of the series came back to haunt him.
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UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
The EU's top representative in London is not being accorded the same privileges as other ambassadors.
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What Jack Ma Said After Resurfacing In Video
Billionaire Alibaba and Ant co-founder Jack Ma, missing for months, resurfaced with a video in which he said "We'll meet again after the epidemic is over".
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VK Sasikala Hospitalised On Complaint Of Fever, Rapid Covid Test -Ve
VK Sasikala -- a close aide of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa -- has been admitted to Bengaluru's Bowring Government Hospital on complaint of fever and back pain.A...
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Newspaper headlines: 'New dawn for America' as Joe Biden takes over
Thursday's front pages are dominated by the inauguration of the 46th US president in Washington DC.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Why Gujarat Is Renaming Dragon Fruit As "Kamalam"
"The State government has decided rename Dragon Fruit. As the outer shape of the fruit resembles a lotus, hence Dragon Fruit shall be renamed as Kamalam," the Chief Minister was quoted by news agency...
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"Whatever I Say About Him Will Be Very, Very Less": Gavaskar On Pujara
Sunil Gavaskar was all praise for Team India after their historic win at the Gabba in the 4th Test against Australia.
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Vogue To Release New Kamala Harris Cover After Controversy
Vogue will publish a limited edition of its latest issue featuring a different photo of Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris after the original cover image sparked controversy, the magazine said...
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Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars say
Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring.
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.
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NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors
Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.
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The cartoonists making mental health their muse
Meet the artists shaping graphic medicine - a genre of comics focused on the experience of living with mental illness.
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Baby Done: Comedy film explores woman's reluctance at impending motherhood
The film explores feeling mixed about being pregnant and social media pressure on expectant mums.
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Trump, On Last Day In Office , Says "Pray" For Joe Biden's Success
An emotional President-elect Joe Biden flew to Washington Tuesday on the eve of his inauguration, as his predecessor Donald Trump -- who will snub Biden's swearing-in -- for the first time wished...
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Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained
James Cook returns to Monklands eight months on to find the hospital staff struggling against the odds.
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Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits.
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Paralysed ambulance call handler walks for 'NHS heroes'
An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS.
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.
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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?
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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.
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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
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12 US Guard Troops Pulled From Biden Inauguration After Far-Right Probe
Twelve US National Guard troops have been pulled from duty protecting the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden, partly due to an investigation of extremist sympathies in the ranks, the Pentagon said...
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Opinion: A New Scheme To Provide Jobs For Unemployed Andhra Youth
The scheme has two benefits for the people of the state. Apart from creating employment opportunities for marginalized and unemployed youth, it will help in reducing the cost of transportation of...
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms
It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.
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Newspaper headlines: 'It's the back of Trump' and 'vaccine pivot'
Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president.
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Donald Trump's farewell: We did what we came to do
"We did what we came to do - and so much more," Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.
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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says successor
The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance
Oxford says the "public cannot get enough of experts" with a £100m donation for antibiotics research.
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First Dates: Channel 4 series will feel 'more like real life'
The latest daters are in unfamiliar surroundings as the Channel 4 series moves to a new restaurant.
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Biden Administration Will Not Lift Travel Bans Despite Trump Statement
US President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement Monday that a Covid-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining...
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Trump Lifts COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Bans From Much Of Europe, Brazil
President Donald Trump on Monday lifted a ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil, effective from January 26, after the US recently announced all incoming air passengers will need a...
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13 Labourers Crushed To Death By Truck Near Gujarat's Surat
13 labourers crushed to death by truck near Gujarat's Surat
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How To Make Masala Papad Taco Chaat, A 5-Minute Snack Without A Drop of Oil
Dieters rejoice, for this snack is made without oil and a bunch of fresh veggies. Yes, that's right! You can have it tasty and healthy.
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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.
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'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'
Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home.
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Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'
Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers.
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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.
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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.
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Royal Papworth Hospital proposal by man who spent Christmas alone
Family members watched online as Jordan got engaged to his partner, with the help of nurses.
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Melania’s jacket and nine other defining images of Trump's presidency
As Donald Trump prepares to leave office, here are some of the key moments of his presidency.
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The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.
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Female child sex abuse 'remains taboo' while victims struggle
Female perpetrated child sexual abuse remains taboo, experts say - while victims struggle to report it.
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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers
Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday.
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"Had You Not Been A Woman..." Congress MLA Threatens Officer On Camera
Days after a controversy over a former Madhya Pradesh minister from the Congress making regressive comments against women, a lawmaker from the party has been caught threatening a woman officer.
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'I'm stranded at Madrid Airport'
Lisbet Stone was turned away from her flight to London due to having an outdated covid test.
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Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest
Tuesday's front pages report fears that millions of people could ignore Covid rules once they are vaccinated.
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Former India Cricketer BS Chandrasekhar Admitted To Hospital In Bengaluru
Former India cricketer BS Chandrasekhar was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Monday, Karnataka State Cricket Association spokesperson said.
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Over 100 Infected With UK Coronavirus Variant At Belgian Retirement Home
More than 100 people have been infected with the UK strain of the coronavirus at a Belgian retirement home, its director told AFP on Sunday.
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Mike Pompeo Says US "Strongly Condemns" Detention Of Kremlin Critic
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday the United States "strongly condemns" the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who was detained when returning to Russia for the first time since his...
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BJP Leader Files Case Against Actor For "Hurting Sentiments" By Meme
Senior BJP leader and former Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy has filed a police complaint against Bengali actor Saayoni Ghosh for a meme shared on Twitter, alleging that it hurt the sentiments of...
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BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'
A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines.
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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme.
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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.
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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled.
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Russell T Davies on It's A Sin: 'We were all Aids deniers - then it got real'
Writer Russell T Davies talks about his new show It's A Sin, set amid the Aids crisis in the 1980s.
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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.
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Who's exempt from wearing masks?: 'I'm scared of abuse for not wearing one'
At the moment, there's no official way to prove you don't have to wear a face covering
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"Non-Event": US Capitals See Few Protesters After Bracing For Violence
Law enforcement officers far outnumbered protesters at state capitol grounds on Sunday, as few Trump supporters who believe the president's false claim that he won the 2020 election turned out for...
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Lionel Messi Sees Red As Bilbao Stun Barcelona To Win Spanish Super Cup
Athletic Bilbao stunned Barcelona 3-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday as Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career.
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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force
Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in.
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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
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Kori, nine, says transplant gives him 'another chance at life'
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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4th Test, Day 4 LIVE: Warner, Harris Put Indian Bowlers Under Pressure
India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Marcus Harris and David Warner have put in a strong start for the home side on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test match, at The Gabba.
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The Papers: 'Hope in the post' as '5 million more offered jab'
Monday's papers focus on news that over-70s in England will be invited to get a Covid jab this week.
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
US Capitals On Edge For Armed Protests As Trump Presidency Nears End
Washington, DC, was locked down and US law enforcement officials geared up for pro-Trump marches in all 50 state capitals this weekend, erecting barriers and deploying thousands of National Guard...
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Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages
Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments.
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Virtual library gives children in England free book access
Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown.
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13-Year-Old Raped Twice By 9 In Five Days In Madhya Pradesh: Police
A 13-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by nine men in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district twice within five days, the police have said. The sickening incident comes at a time when the Shivraj...
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US Carries Out Last Federal Execution Of Donald Trump Era: Reports
US authorities carried out the 13th and final federal execution of Donald Trump's presidency Saturday, media reports said, less than a week before the White House is taken over by Democrat Joe Biden,...
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Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England
It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets.
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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
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Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.
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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.
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Magicians mark 100 years of 'sawing woman in half' trick
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby".
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
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Avenue Beat: How do the F2020 singers avoid becoming a one-hit wonder?
Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next?
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Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?
After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations".
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Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.
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4th Test, Day 3 LIVE: Hazlewood Strikes For Australia As Pujara Departs
India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: After putting in a steady start, the visitors have lost the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test match, at The Gabba, in...
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"Measure Amartya Sen's Plot": Visva Bharati To Bengal Government
Amid the controversy over Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's family being in "illegal" possession of land in Visva-Bharati campus, the central university on Saturday demanded that the West Bengal government...
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Covid-19 vaccines: Prince William 'proud' of Queen and duke for getting jabs
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.
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The Papers: 'Quarantine hotels' and jab for over-18s 'by June'
Sunday's front pages include new plans for Covid vaccines, and lifting lockdown restrictions.
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Covid vaccine patients treated to live organ music at Salisbury Cathedral
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
New takeaway and shopping rules begin in Scotland
Takeaway outlets and click and collect retail services must change how they operate in Scotland.
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Inside Karan Johar's House Party With Sara, Ananya, Manish And Others
The in-house party was also attended by Gauri Khan and producer Ritesh Sidhwani
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China Honours "Bat Woman" As WHO Team Arrives To Probe Covid Origins
China has honoured a virologist of a controversial Wuhan-based bio-lab, which was at the centre of COVID-19 storm, as a WHO team arrived at the Chinese city to probe the origins of the coronavirus.
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Cricketers Hardik And Krunal Pandya's Father Dies
Baroda skipper Krunal Pandya has left the bio-bubble created for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Vadodara as the all-rounder's father died.
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Budget 2021: Tax Deduction On Dividend Paid By Any Mode Other Than Cash
Budget 2021: According to online tax consultancy Taxmann, the relaxation from the deduction of tax is available if the dividend is not paid by cash
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"Don't Make Mistake Of Ignoring Second Vaccine Dose": PM Modi
India's coronavirus vaccination drive - one of the largest in the world - was launched today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning. "Don't make the mistake of ignoring the second vaccine dose,"...
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Mercedes EQC Sold Out In India; Second Batch Of Cars Coming Soon
The company has sold out the first order of cars that came to the country which shows how well the EQC has been received in the country
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US National Rifle Association Files For Bankruptcy
The National Rifle Association announced Friday it was filing for bankruptcy protection from creditors and moving to Texas, in an apparent bid to dodge a corruption probe in New York.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 Being Produced in India, 5G Variant Expected: Report
Samsung Galaxy A52 is now being produced in Greater Noida, according to a report - the phone is expected to launch soon now that it has gotten the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification....
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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.
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US Vice President Mike Pence Calls Kamala Harris, Offers Help: Report
US Vice President Mike Pence held a telephone conversation with his successor Kamala Harris on Thursday, a source confirmed to AFP Friday, as Donald Trump's deputy moves ahead with the presidential...
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UN Head Warns Of "Vaccinationalism" As Global Covid Deaths Pass 2 Million
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday deplored the "heart-wrenching milestone" of the global death count from Covid-19 topping two million, and lamented the fact that "solidarity is failing"...
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Coronavirus Vaccines Explained: How The Two Shots Launching In India Work
India on Saturday will launch one of the world's biggest vaccination programmes with vaccines manufactured in the country - one developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, the other by Bharat...
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.
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Boris Johnson says girls' education key to ending poverty
The UK prime minister wants girls' education in developing countries to be a key international focus.
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Joanna Lumley 'shocked' at claims disabled workers unpaid
Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000.
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Nóra Quoirin: 'Compelling evidence' of abduction
A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia.
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Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules?
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
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4th Test Day 2 Live: India Eye Early Wickets To Keep Hosts Under Check
India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: The hosts have built on their momentum on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test match at The Gabba, in Brisbane, with Tim Paine and Cameron Green currently...
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The Papers: 'Fortress Britain' and 'modern miracle workers'
Most of Saturday's front pages focus on a decision to shut down all travel corridors to the UK.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Viral Video Of Leopard 'Playing' With People Raises Concerns
Surprising footage that surfaced online yesterday shows a leopard approaching a group of people and playing with them.
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Snapdeal, 4 Indian Shopping Complexes Figure In US Notorious Markets List
Snapdeal, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, along with four Indian shopping complexes, two of them in New Delhi alone, have figured in the latest 2020 Review of Notorious Markets for...
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North Korea Shows Off Submarine-Launched Missiles After Rare Party Meet
North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night, state media reported, capping more than a week of political meetings with a...
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India Took "Very Decisive" Steps To Deal With Pandemic: IMF Chief
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has praised India for taking "very decisive" steps to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences and asked the country to do more this year to...
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Taapsee Pannu Wanted To Try This Trend And Now She's Wondering Why
Taapsee Pannu picked an unusual spot for a photoshoot. "Still thinking why", she wrote in a hashtag
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'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling
The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown.
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
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Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'
Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better
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Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point".
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Talia Dean: 'My back pain was misdiagnosed for 15 years - now I can't dance'
Singer Talia Dean was 18 when she first had symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. It took 15 years to get a diagnosis.
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Watch: Rohit Sharma's "Stunning Low Catch" To Dismiss Warner In 4th Test
India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma pulled off an excellent catch in the slips to send David Warner packing early in the Brisbane Test.
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In Trump Administration's Last Swipe At China, Xiaomi, Others Blacklisted
The Trump administration in its waning days took another swipe at China and its biggest firms on Thursday, imposing sanctions on officials and companies for alleged misdeeds in the South China Sea and...
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Ahead Of Covid Vaccine Rollout, Centre Sends Rulebook To States
One day to go for the rollout of the Covid vaccines, the centre circulated the dos and don'ts for vaccination to the states on Thursday. The rollout tomorrow is expected to cover 3 lakh healthcare...
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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The Papers: Infection rate 'hope' - but care home cases rise
A mix of stories, many on the coronavirus pandemic, lead Friday's newspapers.
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Watch: "Perfect Treble" For Natarajan, Becomes 300th Indian Test Player
India vs Australia: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar were handed Test caps on the morning of the fourth Test in Brisbane as India made four changes.
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