A new code of rights will also enable victims of rape to choose their police interviewer's gender.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped
The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening.
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Priyanka Gandhi Takes On PM Modi For Quoting From Bible At Rally
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "quoting" from the Bible at a poll rally and nothing for the nuns harassed by "goons" belonging to his party...
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Opinion: The Motive For Mamata's Letter To Sonia Gandhi, Other Party Leaders
Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together?
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Nearly 500 Children Tested Positive For COVID-19 This Month In Bengaluru
Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is seeing a huge surge in the COVID-19 numbers and children are not being spared in this spike. As per the data released on Tuesday evening, Of the nearly 2,000...
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Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds
And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says.
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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.
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Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says
A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing.
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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan
The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change.
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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer
The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control.
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Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'
Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades.
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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?
Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.
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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’
Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.
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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.
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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'
With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.
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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'
People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Why April is a big month for your finances
Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.
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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?
Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.
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Should airports be allowed to expand?
Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?
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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through
Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.
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'I have put everything into my winery'
South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.
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Minimum wage rises for two million workers
Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out.
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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'
Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The cost of speaking up against China
Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.
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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights
The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.
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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic
Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time.
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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health
The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession.
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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.
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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers
Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.
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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art
Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.
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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests
Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.
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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years
The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.
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Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'
Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them.
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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'
An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.
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Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight
BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London.
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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online
If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why.
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Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?
A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course.
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Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths
Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films.
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Mamata Banerjee Stands Up From Wheelchair As National Anthem Plays
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ended the campaign for Nandigram on a high note today, standing up on the dais despite her leg injury during the national anthem. Nandigram -- which has turned...
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"CAA Attack On Assam's Culture, Won't Allow Implementation": Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act an "attack" on the language, history and culture of Assam, and promised that his party would not allow it to be...
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Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions
People seen as clinically extremely vulnerable are still being told to take precautions over Covid.
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Brazil military chiefs resign in new crisis for Bolsonaro
It comes amid a cabinet reshuffle as Jair Bolsonaro fights to contain a crisis over his leadership.
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'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England
The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans.
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The Papers: Diverse UK 'hailed' and 'keep your cool'
A government review's finding that the UK is a model on race for other countries is among the front-page stories.
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What did we learn from Scotland election debate?
The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed.
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Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked
Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health.
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Monday, March 29, 2021
Holi 2021: How Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Celebrated This Year
"Happy Holi," Shahid Kapoor wrote in his caption
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Case Against Assam Chief Minister, BJP Chief Over Congress's Ad Complaint
The Congress has filed a police complaint against Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP chief J P Nadda, state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and eight leading newspapers for "camouflaging an...
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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.
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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.
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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'
Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust.
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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?
AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.
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Rekha Singing 'Rang Barse' In This Throwback Video Is A Perfect Holi Gift
If that's not a perfect Holi throwback, we don't know what is
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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine
The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.
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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US
Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.
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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance
It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.
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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'
Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.
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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea
The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.
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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'
A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition.
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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit
Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.
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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'
Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.
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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.
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Is this the future for international business deals?
A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".
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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic
A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.
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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you
Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.
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How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.
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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'
How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.
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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.
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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall
Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard.
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Amid Egypt's Plans To Unload Ship, Suez Canal Salvage Teams Struggle
Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had been...
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Tamil Nadu's EPS Chokes Up Over DMK Leaders Taunt: "People Will Punish"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has been the target of DMK leader A Raja's jibes including one comparing him to "MK Stalin's Slipper", almost broke down on Sunday while campaigning...
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Aladdin's Cave Of Goods Stuck In Suez Canal Logjam
An Aladdin's cave of goods ranging from IKEA furnishings to tens of thousands of livestock is stuck in a maritime traffic jam caused by the Suez Canal blockage.
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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".
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Watch: US Navy Members Sing Hindi Song From Popular Bollywood Movie
Members of the US Navy sang a popular Hindi song at a dinner meeting between US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Michael M Gilday and India's Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border
It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.
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UN Chief Criticises Wealthy Countries For "Stockpile" Of Covid Vaccines
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a "stockpile" of Covid-19 vaccines, and called on them to share with the rest of the world to help end the pandemic.
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'
Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?
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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.
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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.
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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England
People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules.
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Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection
A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK.
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Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment
Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say.
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.
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'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.
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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.
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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care
Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.
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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'
Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.
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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'
The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations
A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax.
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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music
This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform.
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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.
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The real reason humans are the dominant species
How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.
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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.
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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'
Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year.
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1 Dead, Multiple Wounded In Stabbing At Canada Library; Suspect Arrested
One person is dead and multiple others were wounded in a stabbing at a public library in an affluent Vancouver suburb on Saturday, and a suspect, who apparently acted alone, was taken into custody.
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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders have condemned the country's military after the deadliest day since last month's coup.
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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.
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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".
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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.
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Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS
Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.
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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic
The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?
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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?
From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.
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Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'
Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets.
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Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'
Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say.
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Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF
Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years.
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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet
Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group.
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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry
Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.
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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book
A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old.
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Elon Musk Brags Tesla Will Be Biggest "In A Few Months", Deletes Tweet
Does Tesla Inc. have the potential to be a $1 trillion company? It's a notion that got Elon Musk tweeting early Friday, only for the billionaire to do something fairly rare for him: delete a post.
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Covid: 'Christmas Day' for families as Wales lifts travel ban
From Saturday, the "stay local" rule will be scrapped, allowing unlimited travel within Wales.
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30 Seats In Bengal, 47 In Assam Vote In Phase 1 Of Polls Today: 10 Points
The first phases of the Bengal and Assam assembly elections have started, with 30 seats in Bengal and 47 in Assam voting. In Bengal, the ruling Trinamool and the opposition BJP - who have waged a...
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Called "Less Than Stalin's Slipper", Tamil Nadu's EPS Hits Back At A Raja
Less than two weeks before Tamil Nadu goes to vote, former Union Minister A Raja has provoked a major controversy by calling Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, "worth less...
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Moto G100, Moto G50 With 5,000mAh Battery Launched
Moto G100 is priced at EUR 499.99 (roughly Rs. 42,500) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The Moto G50, on the other hand, is priced at EUR 229.99 (roughly Rs. 19,500) for the 4GB RAM +...
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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.
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'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.
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Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'
Making a teacher fear for their safety is "unacceptable", the equality commission chair says.
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Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'
The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push.
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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls
A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud.
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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border
Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?
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Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm
The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars.
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Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games
You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games.
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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France
Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.
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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?
Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts
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Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'
As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through.
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Congress, BJP Spar Over PM Modi's "I Did Satyagraha" Remark In Bangladesh
The Congress and the BJP on Friday sparred over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that he did satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom, with the opposition party questioning the statement's veracity...
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Key Stats On Phase 1 Of West Bengal, Assam Elections
As West Bengal and Assam go to polls for the first phase of Assembly elections that begin today, here's a look at some important statistics:
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Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister
Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn.
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Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release
Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday.
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Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics
The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules.
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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.
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The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'
Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
In Tata vs Cyrus Mistry, Supreme Court Verdict Expected Today
The Supreme Court today is expected to deliver its judgement on the cross-appeals filed by Tata Sons and Cyrus Investments against the company law tribunal order which had restored Cyrus Mistry as the...
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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west.
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Rough sleepers: Long-term housing 'varies by area'
Some people have been housed after years on the streets, but others still face uncertainty.
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Brexit: UK lost 'significant' access to EU policing data under deal, report warns
Ppost-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns.
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Fire At Mumbai Hospital Kills 2, Over 70 Coronavirus Patients Evacuated
At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital last night in a mall in Mumbai.
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Rail, Road Transport Likely To Be Affected Due To Bharat Bandh Tomorrow
Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws have called a...
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Suez Canal Could Be Blocked For Weeks By "Beached Whale" Ship
A huge container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a "beached whale" may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback...
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UK professor shared info with fake Russian agent
Paul McKeigue shared information with a man who hinted he was a Russian agent, to discredit an NGO.
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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military
A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar.
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999 response officers receive extra psychological support
Police forces are offering extra psychological support to 999 response officers.
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Winslet's same-sex role 'simply a love story'
Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet’s latest role sees her as the 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning.
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Promising Young Woman: Carey Mulligan film 'deeply troubling'
Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan, is a dark and twisted take on "hook-up culture".
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Coronavirus and shielding: 'I've only left my home five times this year'
Michaela Hollywood led a jet-set lifestyle until coronavirus hit, then she had to shield.
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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country.
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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'
Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?
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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.
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Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'
An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested.
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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims
Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools.
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Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'
Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn.
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Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'
Many say key risk assessments have either not taken place or have not been acted on.
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Happy 1st Foreign Visit Since Covid Onset Is To "Friendly" Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he will hold "substantive discussions" with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina during his two-day visit to Bangladesh, as he expressed happiness...
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Covid: 'Stay-local' rule in Wales to end from Saturday
Wales will be the first UK nation to scrap travel restrictions since lockdowns were re-imposed.
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The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'
People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 76% Effective In Updated US Trial Results
AstraZeneca said on Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness, citing a new analysis of up-to-date results for its major US trial.
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Work-From-Home For Bengaluru Goldman Sachs Staff As Covid Cases Rise
Goldman Sachs told all but critical staff at its operation in Bengaluru to return to working from home on Wednesday, reversing moves to get staff back to one of its biggest global offices as...
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"Hope I See You Soon," Sonam Kapoor Writes For Mom Sunita On Her Birthday
"For everything I am today, my mother's love showed me the way," wrote Sonam in her post for mom Sunita Kapoor
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Highlights: India Records 47,262 New Infections, 275 Deaths In 24 Hours
India recorded 47,262 fresh coronavirus cases in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,17,34,058, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday.
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.
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Holyrood election 2021: The 'intense' battle for every vote in Scotland
Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.
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Stalking victims ‘sitting ducks’ in lockdown, say Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Restrictions on movement and a rise in cyber-stalking fuel a surge of calls to a national helpline.
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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.
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Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate
Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do.
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KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'
Newsbeat speaks to one of YouTube's biggest stars about what's next after selling out his 2021 tour.
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Coronavirus: Locked down with Mum and Dad
Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandenic. How's it going, a year on?
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church
The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war.
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What can Joe Biden really change at the border?
An increase in migrants is testing the new administration's promises on immigration.
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Covid: The bus journey that saved hundreds of thousands of lives
A conversation on a bus led to the setting up of the Recovery trial, leading to treatments for Covid.
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'My father, the killer'
Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers.
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Tate McRae's journey from ballet school to pop stardom
You Broke Me First was one of 2020's biggest break-out hits, but Tate McRae never intended to be a pop star.
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Scotland election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.
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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting.
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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find
Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered.
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Biden Eager To Fix "Broken" Immigration System: White House
US President Joe Biden is eager for Congress to move forward to fix the "broken" immigration system, for which he has already sent in a legislation, the White House said on Wednesday.
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Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche
Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland.
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First southern US state scraps the death penalty
It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment.
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The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK
Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
"Tears Rolled Down...": Krunal, Hardik Write Moving Posts After 1st ODI
India vs England: Hardik Pandya wrote an emotional post for his brother and India teammate Krunal Pandya, who made his ODI debut on Tuesday.
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India, US To Re-Establish Homeland Security Dialogue, Scrapped By Trump
The Biden administration has announced the re-establishment of the Homeland Security Dialogue with India that was discontinued by the previous Trump dispensation.
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Maharashtra Minister Tests COVID-19 Positive For Second Time
Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for COVID-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well.
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Priti Patel promises overhaul of asylum seeker rules
"Genuine" refugees can stay in the UK, but failed applicants will be removed, the home secretary says.
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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'
Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US.
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Autistic boy's lockdown quotes turned into art
Woody's inspirational lockdown quotes have been turned into artwork by his dad.
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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received
In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received.
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Lockdown anniversary: Hospital workers on a year of Covid
Four staff from University Hospital Southampton reflect on the last year on their home and work lives.
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Wales election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.
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'I was working 72 hours a week - it was cult-like'
As first-year Goldman Sachs analysts ask for a cap on their hours, four BBC News readers share their schedules.
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Loneliness: 'Alone is ok, but being lonely - it hurts'
A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus.
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Lockdown job-hunting: ‘I’ve applied for over 300 jobs’
If you've spent lockdown looking for jobs, you're not alone... But help is here.
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2021 elections: A really simple guide
A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods
Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods.
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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50
Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk.
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US Senate Confirms Indian-American Doctor Vivek Murthy As Surgeon General
The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American doctor Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials...
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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online
The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say.
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UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea
More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.
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Centre Should Withdraw Bill, Restore Powers Of Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge
The Centre should withdraw the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and restore powers of the Delhi government, said Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday, a day...
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Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties
Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years.
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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab
Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic.
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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship
Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic.
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Kill the Bill Bristol protests: police action at demo
Police officers move in to disperse demonstrators protesting at the new police bill.
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Monday, March 22, 2021
Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells.
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Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'
Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president.
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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse an 'epidemic beneath a pandemic'
Campaigners say a massive increase in appeals for help has exposed the scale of the problem.
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Gunman kills 10 in Colorado market shooting
A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday attack in Boulder.
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Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys
The retailer will stop selling magazines with disposable plastic toys after a campaign by a 10-year-old girl.
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Covid-19: One year of lockdowns across the UK
It's a year to the day since the first UK-wide coronavirus lockdown was announced.
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Lockdown newborns: 'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'
Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.
A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists.
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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus
It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic.
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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding
A public inquiry has questioned employees of the metals firm that supplied cladding for Grenfell.
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What is happening to the size of the Army?
Defence spending is going up, but the number of soldiers in the Army is going to fall.
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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley.
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Making honey without bees and milk without cows
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.
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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations
Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.
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Cop Among Several Dead In US Supermarket Shooting, Suspect In Custody
A gunman killed multiple people including a police officer at a grocery store in Colorado on Monday, police said, in the latest shooting to hit the western state -- scene of two of the most infamous...
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India Logs Biggest Single-Day Surge In Covid Cases Since Early November
As India stares at a second Covid wave, 46,951 fresh coronavirus cases in 24 hours - biggest single-day jump since November 7 - took the country's tally to 1,16,46,081, the government data showed...
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'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off
Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School.
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Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day
Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment.
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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'
Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home.
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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules
Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit.
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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown
Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown.
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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal
Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second division.
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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres
Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas.
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches
Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs.
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Covid survivor Scott Howell thanks hospital staff for saving his life
A year after being put on a ventilator, Scott Howell returned to the hospital where he was treated.
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How can I stop my houseplants dying?
With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy.
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Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time
Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people.
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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region
Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing.
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Covid: NHS staff say change was the silver lining of the pandemic
The health service has seen drastic change, including video consultations and leaps in research.
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Miami Beach Declares State Of Emergency Over Uncontrollable Crowds
Throngs of revelers flocking to Miami Beach in Florida for spring break have become so uncontrollable that authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday and imposed a curfew meant to quash the...
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One Year On: A pandemic poem for Londoners
The writers behind All on the Board pay tribute to Londoners on the eve of the anniversary of the start of first lockdown.
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Dog thefts: The woman who rescues stolen dogs
A woman who rescues stolen pets says the crime has "rocketed out of control" during lockdown.
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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them
A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus.
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Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic
People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black.
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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees
Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why?
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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'
With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.
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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy
Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it.
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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town
For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
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"Border Is Closed": Biden Pushes Back Amid Mounting Migrant Crisis
"The border is closed": With those words, a top Biden administration official on Sunday pushed back against fast-mounting criticism that it has bungled immigration policy, spurring an influx of...
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Bhopal Doctors Remove 16 Kg Ovarian Tumour In 6-Hour-Long Operation
Doctors at a private hospital in Bhopal removed a 16 kilogram tumour from the abdomen of a 20-year-old woman after performing a 6-hour-long surgery on Sunday.
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Fresh Deluge Worsens "One In 100 Year" Australia Floods
Australia's south east was lashed by another round of intense rainfall Monday, worsening "one in 100 year" flooding north of Sydney, as thousands of people were ordered to evacuate and more than 200...
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India Logged Highest Daily Jump In Covid Cases Sunday In Nearly 4 Months
India added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours till Sunday morning, setting another grim record of highest daily cases in nearly four months. This comes amid a worrying surge in Covid cases...
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Maharashtra Sees Biggest Single-Day Jump With 30,535 Fresh Covid Cases
Maharashtra on Sunday reported 30,535 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a single day, the state health department said.
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The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures
Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages.
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Four Dead After Allegedly Consuming Spurious Liquor In UP's Chitrakoot
Four people have died in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot allegedly after consuming spurious liquor, the police said on Sunday.
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Vaccine Export Ban Will Be "Counter-Productive", UK Warns European Union
Britain on Sunday warned the European Union against halting exports of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccines if the bloc does not receive promised deliveries, saying such a move would be...
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
"Haye Marjaneya": Neha Kakkar's ROFL Struggle For Rohan Preet's Attention
Neha has shared a fun version of the song Marjaneya featuring herself and husband Rohan Preet Singh
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New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables
UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables.
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With 43,846 Covid Cases, India Sees Biggest Daily Rise In Nearly 4 Months
India has added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, setting another highest daily-high in nearly four months, amid a worrying surge in Covid cases that has prompted states like...
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Maximum Temperature Likely To Be 35 Degrees Celsius In Delhi Today
It was a hot and humid morning in the national capital on Sunday, meteorological department officials said.
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'Will Fix Lapses': Ashoka Varsity On PB Mehta, Arvind Subramanian Exits
Ashoka University, Sonepat, has admitted that there have been "lapses in institutional processes" surrounding the exits, last week, of two top academics citing free-speech curbs. The privately-funded...
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Trinamool Veteran's Meeting With BJP Leaders Fuels Speculation
Veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sisir Adhikari, the father of Suvendu Adhikari who has been pitted against Mamata Banerjee from Bengal's Nandigram, met BJP leader Mansukh Mandviya on Saturday,...
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Thank God "Mir Zafars" Quit, Saved Trinamool: Mamata Banerjee
In an apparent jibe at the influential Adhikari family of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that she was relieved as "Mir Zafars" (traitors) have...
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Dawn Bilbrough: Food plea nurse considers quitting after Covid
Dawn Bilbrough's tearful plea for people to stop panic buying went viral during the first wave.
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Census 2021 to provide snapshot of life during pandemic
There will also be voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time.
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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC.
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BJP Conspired Against Maharashtra Alliance: Congress On Cop's Letter
After former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was indulging in "malpractices" and had asked...
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Mandelson urges Starmer to begin Labour policy review
The former cabinet minister says the Labour leader still has the "2019 manifesto round his neck".
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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk
Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue.
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Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape
Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year.
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Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'
A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute
One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.
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Hundreds In US Rally In Support Of Asian Americans After Fatal Shootings
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday in support of the Asian American community after a shooting at three local day spas this week left eight...
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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love
Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.
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"Life Threatening" Flash Floods: Thousands In Sydney Ordered To Evacuate
Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate Sunday, as Australia's east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread flooding.
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The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'
The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers.
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.
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Do the Shetland Islands need a tunnel vision?
Some on the islands are looking to the Faroes for inspiration in tackling transport issues.
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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll
The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.
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Coach Holidays: 'More than a business, we're family'
Lack of support for "unfashionable" industry could put 24,000 jobs at risk and leave vulnerable passengers heartbroken.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone
A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.
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The forgotten referendum of 2011
Why the referendum everyone's forgotten shaped the last decade of our lives.
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China Has Adopted More Aggressive Approach To Indo-Pacific: Pentagon
Observing that China has demonstrated increased military competence and a willingness to take risks, a top Pentagon official said Beijing has adopted a more coercive and aggressive approach to the...
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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support.
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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.
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First Ever Night Flight Takes Off From Srinagar For Delhi
The first ever night flight took off for Delhi from the Srinagar international Airport on Friday, officials said.
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"Stunning," Comments Hrithik On Aditi Rao Hydari's Pic. She's Thrilled
Fans were thrilled with the banter and some even asked the actors to work together in a movie
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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations
Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.
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The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'
Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.
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We Have To Speak Out, Have To Act: Biden Condemns Anti-Asian Violence
US President Joe Biden on Friday denounced the scourge of violence against Asian-Americans, telling a community plunged into grief after this week's Atlanta murders that the nation must not be...
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Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree
The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears.
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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'
Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be.
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Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball
A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry.
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Saudi Bars Men From Marrying Women From Pak, 3 Other Nations: Report
Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Pak newspaper Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media.
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CBI Files Chargesheet Against Own Officers In Bribe-For-Relief Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday filed a charge sheet against four of its officials in a bribe-for-relief case involving the investigation against Frost International for allegedly...
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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts.
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Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend.
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Rangers player says opponent's denial of racism is 'a lie'
Rangers' Glen Kamara insists he was subjected to "vile racist abuse" by Ondrej Kudela and says the Slavia Prague player's denial is "a complete utter lie".
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Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'
Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer.
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
2 Arrested As Clip Shows One Of Them Spitting On Rotis At Hotel: Cops
Two men have been arrested after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing one of them kneading the dough at a local hotel in west Delhi and the other spitting on the ''roti'' (flatbread)...
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When Should We Cut Off Rule-Breaking World Leaders? Twitter Asks Users
Twitter Inc said on Thursday it will seek public input on when and how it should ban world leaders, saying it was reviewing policy and considering whether the leaders should be held to the same rules...
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Why There Can't Be ''I Don't Know'' Call For On-Field Umpire, Asks Kohli
India vs England: Virat Kohli wondered why there can't be an "I don't know" call for on-field umpires as two close decisions went against India in the fourth T20I on Thursday.
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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks
This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.
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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government
Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?
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Can Vaccinate Everyone In Delhi In 3 Months If Allowed: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal today urged the Centre to allow vaccination for all above 18 and claimed his government could inoculate all of Delhi in three months if this was allowed and eligibility restrictions...
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13 Dead In Ambush On Mexico Police Convoy: Officials
An attack by a criminal gang on a police convoy in central Mexico left at least 13 people dead on Thursday, the authorities said.
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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'
Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.
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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.
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Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery'
Support for pupils varies according to which school you attend and where you live, report suggests.
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Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence'
One offender who has been in prison all his adult life says he has been "left to rot".
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Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks
Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic.
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Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on
A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed.
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Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help
The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed.
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How Covid has changed where we want to live
Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.
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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards
Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.
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Name Announced Without Consent, Says BJP's Bengal Candidate
Hours after the BJP released its second list of candidates for the Bengal elections, the party's nominee from Kolkata's Chowringhee assembly constituency has claimed her name was announced without her...
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China Actions "Threaten Global Stability", Says US
China's actions "threaten the rules-based order that maintains global stability," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday at the opening of a two-day meeting with Chinese counterparts in...
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Wife Defends "Ripped Jeans" Remark
Amid uproar over Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat's ripped jeans remark, his wife defended his statement today, saying his words were not being presented in full context.
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Tamil Nadu Polls: Khushbu Sundar Declares Assets Worth Rs 22.55 Crore
Actor-turned politician Khushbu Sundar, the BJP candidate from Thousand Lights constituency in the city, on Thursday filed her nomination for the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly polls, declaring assets...
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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape
The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.
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British Airways joins rush to expand remote working
The airline is exploring the sale of its huge Heathrow Airport HQ as part of flexible working plans.
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The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril
Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Man Carrying Weapon Arrested Outside Kamala Harris' Residence: Report
Washington DC police on Wednesday (local time) arrested a Texas man outside Vice President Kamala Harris' official residence, the US Naval Observatory, with a rifle and ammunition recovered from his...
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Cadbury India Accused Of Corruption, Fraud. CBI Files Case
Cadbury India Private Limited (now known as Mondelez Foods Private Limited) has been accused of corruption by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which has filed a case against the company.
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"COVID-19 Will Prove To Be Seasonal, If It Persists For Many Years": UN
Covid-19 appears likely to develop into a seasonal disease, the United Nations said Thursday, cautioning though against relaxing pandemic-related measures simply based on meteorological factors.
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Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband
The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse.
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Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for 'spreading false news'
Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons.
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As Biden Says "Killer" Putin Will "Pay A Price", Russia Recalls Envoy
Russia called its US ambassador back to Moscow for consultations on Wednesday after Joe Biden described Vladimir Putin as a "killer" who would "pay a price" for election meddling, prompting the first...
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Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic
Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says.
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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.
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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days
Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.
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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.
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In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived
Photographer Laura Page challenges the stereotypes of age.
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Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem
Bristol's Dolphin School has redesigned their emblem because of its association with Edward Colston.
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Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order
Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place.
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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies
Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.
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Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more'
Trampolines can be fun, but for those with physical and learning difficulties they can also offer a gravity-free way to exercise.
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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout
People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.
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'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'
After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.
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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India
An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.
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Iran's Final Report On Downed Ukrainian Jet Absolves Armed Forces
Iran on Wednesday released its final report on the Ukrainian passenger jet it shot down last year killing 176 people, devoting two paragraphs to causes and absolving the armed forces.
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2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Launched; Priced At Rs. 14.99 Lakh
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is priced lower than Ducati's middleweight Panigale V2, and is a proper litre-class superbike with 200 bhp of power.
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Inside The Fabulous Maldives Holiday Of Maheep Kapoor, Seema Khan
"Holidays like these," wrote Seema Khan
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Road Safety World Series: All-Round India Legends Storm Into Final
Sachin Tendulkar's 65 and Yuvraj Singh's 49 not out helped India Legends beat West Indies Legends by 12 runs and make the final of Road Safety World Series.
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The Papers: EU will 'grab your jabs' and tough migrant stance
A UK-EU row over Covid vaccine supply leads many papers, while new asylum seeker rules also feature.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Five Drown In Septic Tank In Agra, 4 Were Trying to Save 10-Year-Old Boy
Three minor brothers and two others drowned in a septic tank in Agra's Fatehabad area on Tuesday, according to police.
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6 Asian Women Among 8 Shot Dead At Three US Spas, Suspect Arrested
Eight people were killed in shootings at three different spas in the US state of Georgia Tuesday and a 21-year-old male suspect was in custody, police and local media reported, though it was unclear...
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Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.
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'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs
The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition.
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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation
Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.
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Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth'
A couple paying for cladding replacement say the costs could leave them bankrupt or with crippling loans.
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Covid lockdown a year on: 'My dad became my best friend'
Shireen admits she "didn't really care" about her dad, until lockdown brought them closer than ever.
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Festivals 2021: Which ones are still going ahead?
Glastonbury has had to cancel, Reading & Leeds is going ahead. What about the rest?
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Trump Encourages Supporters To End Vaccine Resistance, Says, "Its Safe"
Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday encouraged his Republican supporters -- one of the main groups resistant to Covid-19 vaccines -- to get their shots.
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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing
BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.
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Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee
MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand.
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Universities told not to swamp courses with students
With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued.
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What we wish we'd known about infertility
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.
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Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'
A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others.
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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown
The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.
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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche
A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.
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"No Opposition In Field," Says Himanta Sarma, Points To Empty Helipad
With less than two weeks left for the first phase of the Assam election on March 27, Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he is confident of not only winning, but his party would gain three to four...
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Iran Enriching Uranium At Underground Plant: UN Nuclear Watchdog
Iran has started enriching uranium at its underground Natanz plant with a second type of advanced centrifuge, the IR-4, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in a report reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday, in a...
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Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags
Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area.
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Russia's Putin authorised pro-Trump 'influence' campaign, US intelligence says
A US intelligence report alleges Russia's president approved efforts to influence the 2020 election.
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Oliver Campbell: Calls to review 30-year-old murder conviction
Oliver Campbell should have his conviction quashed over an unfair confession, his solicitor says.
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Newspaper headlines: PM attacked on China and Duke leaves hospital
Prince Philip features on several front pages, as does criticism of Boris Johnson's "soft" line on China.
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Monday, March 15, 2021
Swiss Probe If Late Saudi King's $100 Million "Thank You" Gift Broke Law
A Swiss prosecutor is probing whether the late Saudi king broke any laws when he transferred $100 million to a fund controlled by fellow royal Juan Carlos I of Spain in 2008.
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'
Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder".
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'Solidarity and survival': Streamed play has Sheffield songs and steel
A streamed play marries monologues about "strength" with songs by Sheffield's musical heroes.
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2-Day Nationwide Bank Strike From Today, Key Services Hit
The United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions, has called for a two-day nationwide strike on March 15 and 16 against the privatisation of Public Sector Banks and...
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Post-Brexit UK to reshape its foreign policy
A focus on the Indo-Pacific region and a White House-style situation room are part of the strategy.
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Three Dead, One Injured As Car Rams Into Tree In UP: Police
Three people lost their lives, while another got seriously injured, when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a tree near Kumbhipur village under Khaga Police Station area on Monday,...
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Boris Johnson To Visit India At End Of April As Part Of Policy "Tilt"
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India at the end of April in what will be his first major international trip after Britain's exit from the European Union as part of efforts to boost UK...
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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.
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Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'
Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.
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'The last year for theatre has been hell'
One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.
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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era
A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Accidentally Listed Before Official Launch
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A52 5G alongside its 4G variant at an upcoming Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event but the smartphone has leaked yet again. Only this time, its retail price has...
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New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood
Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction.
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Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise
Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care.
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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people
The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.
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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military
Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.
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Why are flowers getting more expensive?
Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.
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'I don't really know the people I star with'
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie.
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.
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So you want a career in building computer games?
A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.
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Dutch Report 10 Possible Clot Cases After AstraZeneca Vaccine: Watchdog
Ten cases of blot clots potentially linked to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine have been reported in the Netherlands, the Dutch drugs watchdog said Monday after the government halted use of the jab.
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Newspaper headlines: UK defends Oxford jab and vigil policing fallout
Decisions by EU countries to pause the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads the papers.
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
Grammys 2021: Red carpet in pictures
The stars swapped their lockdown outfits for glad rags on "music's biggest night".
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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war
How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.
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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'
Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.
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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees
More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.
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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives
Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".
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Curlew: Urgent work needed to save 'loved' endangered bird
A new project is aiming to aid the recovery of the curlew, with its numbers in steep decline.
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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?
Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay.
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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.
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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories
The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.
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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.
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Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria
The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.
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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised
Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.
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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court
They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.
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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain
A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure.
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Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys
The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions.
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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.
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Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards
Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors.
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Netherlands Suspends Use Of AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine
Dutch health officials said they had suspended the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine on Sunday for two weeks after "possible side effects" were reported in Denmark and Norway.
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Grammys 2021: Early prizes go to Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish
Beyoncé picks up her 26th Grammy, while Billie Eilish wins a prize for her Bond theme.
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Lockdown locks gone as salons in Wales to reopen
One salon owners says some of her clients burst into tears on being told they were reopening.
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The Papers: 'Shaming of the Met', and chief 'refuses to quit'
Fallout from police's handling of the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard dominates the papers.
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Match of the Day 2: Watch Erik Lamela's 'rabona' goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal
Match of the Day 2 pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas analyse Erik Lamela's incredible 'rabona' finish against Arsenal.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
"Working Through Some Things": Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Deny Split
Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said Saturday they were "working through some things", but called reports they had broken up "inaccurate".
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American Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler Dies At 66
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said.
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Ageing equipment puts Army 'at risk' - report
The British army is likely to find itself "outgunned" in any conflict with Russian forces, MPs warn.
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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction
The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.
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Pregnancy in lockdown: The babies born into a pandemic
Five mothers share what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'
Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'I made this'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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Almost 100 and still dancing
Dinkie Flowers, who is about to turn 100, says it is important "not to sit on your bum all day".
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Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for - and how to watch the ceremony
Everything you need to know about Sunday's show, from who's performing to potential controversies.
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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.
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Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song
The singer-songwriter on movie music magic, award recognition and proving herself as a No.1 artist.
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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'
The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?
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Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts.
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Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?
Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says.
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The algorithm for the perfect biryani
A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.
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US Asks Russia To End "Persecution" After 200 Opposition Members Arrested
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday called for an end to "persecution of independent voices" after around 200 opposition politicians and municipal deputies in Russia were arrested.
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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets
An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.
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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers
Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.
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FA Cup final and World Snooker Championship on list of pilot events to test return of fans
The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are among the proposed pilot events to test the return of big crowds to venues this year.
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The Papers: 'Police clashes tarnish vigil', and Kate's tribute
Gatherings to remember murdered Sarah Everard dominate Sunday's front pages.
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Westwood leads DeChambeau by two at Players Championship
England's Lee Westwood takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into the final day at the Players Championship.
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Marvin Hagler: Boxing legend dies aged 66
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66, said the American's wife.
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'We would love to play like that every game' - Jones after dramatic England win over France
Head coach Eddie Jones says England wish every game was as entertaining as their win over France, but his side must learn to win ugly as well.
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Friday, March 12, 2021
"End Oppression": G7 Nations To China On New Hong Kong Move
Group of Seven powers on Friday demanded that China honor commitments in Hong Kong and end "oppression" against democratic activists after Beijing forced sweeping changes of the city's election...
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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony
Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus dominated César Awards.
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Covid-19: Health of 28% needing social care drops in pandemic
A survey for a care charity also says the lives of many older and disabled people have been "diminished".
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Poll Body Says Mamata Banerjee Injury Report Not Comprehensive: Sources
The West Bengal chief secretary on Friday submitted a report to the Election Commission on the injuries of Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader, Mamata Banerjee, but the election panel has...
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Harry-Meghan Interview One-Sided Story About Royal Family: Kangana Ranaut
Actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday said Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey about the royal family was a "one-sided story."
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Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March
Politicians back a charity's plan to commemorate a year since the first national restrictions began.
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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing
All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.
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Covid and schools: First week finished after children in England return
The BBC visited one school in Lincolnshire to see how its staff and children were coping on week one.
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Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?
A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits.
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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom
Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.
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The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’
Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed.
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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage
The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track.
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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.
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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.
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Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.
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Latest News Live Updates: India To Make Covid Vaccines For Indo-Pacific
India will manufacture at least one billion more Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of next year in a joint initiative announced Friday with the United States, Japan and Australia. Following the...
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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'
Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.
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Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change
There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash.
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Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.
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Newspaper headlines: Vigils 'to defy' ban and Easter jabs for over-40s
Developments in Sarah Everard's murder case and the planned vigils are carried in Saturday's papers.
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Cartoon SuperTed set for new animation series
The teddy with magic powers was a favourite among royal princes and a generation of children.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Turing Scheme: What is the Erasmus replacement?
What will Brexit mean for students in the UK wanting to work or study abroad?
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Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react
Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed.
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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’
Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.
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Musicians in lockdown: 'My piano kept me going'
A series of portraits aims to show the impact of the pandemic on musicians' livelihoods.
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Catcalling: The sisters who are making a noise to stop street harassment of women
Campaigners tell the BBC how they are working to address the root causes of violence against women.
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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.
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'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'
People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful.
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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.
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Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips
The BBC One series is returning with James Bond cars, mid-life crises and all-British locations.
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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?
Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.
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China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image
"One Country, Two Systems" was an experiment centred on the defining ideological divide of our time.
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Joe Biden Condemns "Un-American" Racist Attacks On Asian Americans
US President Joe Biden on Thursday condemned what he called "vicious hate crimes" committed against Asian Americans since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, calling such acts "un-American" and...
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The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back
The Sarah Everard case and Prince William's response to the Sussexes' interview dominate the papers.
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Blog: Despite Opinion Polls, This Could Be Big Concern For Mamata
The BJP will be hoping that Mithun turns out to be that crucial bridge between upper and backward castes that can help it come to power this May.
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Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed
People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf.
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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home
The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.
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Twins peak with more born than ever before
One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds.
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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.
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Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery
The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.
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Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens
Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK.
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BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans
The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK.
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Large Asteroid To Pass By Earth On March 21, Says NASA
The largest asteroid to pass by Earth this year will approach within some 1.25 million miles (two million kilometers) of our planet on March 21, NASA said Thursday.
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Cumbria coal mine: 'Increased controversy' prompts public inquiry
Ministers were warned the proposal is damaging the UK's reputation ahead of a major climate summit.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
"He's Not Osama Bin Laden": Uddhav Thackeray On Transferred Mumbai Cop
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the guilty in the Mansukh Hiran death case will be punished, but police officer Sachin Vaze should not be targeted until his alleged...
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US Says It Aims At Helping India Develop Its Own Defense Industrial Base
The Biden administration is looking at deepening its military and technical cooperation with India by not only providing it with arms and equipment, but also helping New Delhi develop its own defense...
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Vi Offering 1-Year Disney+ HotStar VIP Membership on Prepaid, Postpaid Plans
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has teamed up with Disney+ HotStar to offer its prepaid and postpaid customers one year of Disney+ HotStar VIP membership.
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Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill
The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured.
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Live Updates: Over 2.4 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In India
More than 2.43 crore (2,43,67,906) COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered through 3,39,145 sessions across the States and Union Territories so far, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare...
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Kamal Haasan's Party Gives First List Of 70 Names For Tamil Nadu Polls
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan today released the first list of 70 candidates for the Tamil Nadu election to be held on April 6.
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Denied Tickets, 2 Assam BJP MLAs Resign From Party
Two BJP MLAs of Assam on Wednesday said that they resigned from the party after they were denied tickets to contest the forthcoming assembly elections in the state.
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Cancer patients 'less protected' after first jab
A 12-week gap could leave those having two Pfizer jabs vulnerable to Covid-19, researchers suggest.
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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000
The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time.
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Japan's triple disaster 10 years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’
Ten years on from Japan’s triple disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared.
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M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales
The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring.
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Magic reveals hidden tactics of politics and marketing
Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology that could manipulate people in other ways, says study.
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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"
John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.
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Palin and Jones: 'We didn't talk about the stammer'
Former rugby player Mark Jones and Sir Michael Palin talk about their experiences of stammering.
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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?
Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?
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Teenage suicide: Bereaved siblings fight mental health 'stigma'
Three young people who lost their siblings to suicide are urging distressed teenagers to seek help.
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'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'
The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.
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