Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.

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Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow.

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Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds.

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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.

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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.

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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.

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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.

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Have US police departments become too militarised? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.

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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.

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Saba Sahar: 'I survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.

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Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020.

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Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.

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Somalia al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Mogadishu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Explosions and gunfire are heard at the scene of the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu.

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Navalny protests: Hundreds in Moscow detained by police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations.

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Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities.

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Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's contract.

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Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says.

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Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report.

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UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people.

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Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history.

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Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive.

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Donald Trump parts with lawyers before impeachment trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial.

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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.

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Russia braces for latest Navalny protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny.

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Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.

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Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.

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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.

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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.

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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.

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Swedish Covid nurse to watch entire film festival alone in lighthouse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth will spend a week living alone in a lighthouse watching 60 movies.

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'They're coming for us' - right-wing media on Biden's week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After four years of cheerleading, conservative pundits have switched tack with Biden in their sights.

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Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Marseille's match at home to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday.

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India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed.

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UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but does not usually grant citizenship rights.

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In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It.

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Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam.

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Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.

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Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy.

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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?

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'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said.

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Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out".

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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives.

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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.

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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.

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Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses.

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Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.

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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.

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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.

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Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83.

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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.

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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.

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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".

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'Profound relief and joy' as Muslim ban lifted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activists celebrated Biden's rescinding of the so-called 'Muslim ban' but vowed to keep fighting.

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Covid-19: Can travel bans work? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Faced with new variants of Covid-19 and increasing deaths, countries are introducing more travel restrictions.

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Colombia Farc: Former rebels charged with war crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the first major result for a court set up after the 2016 deal that ended decades of conflict.

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Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus.

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Covid: New Zealand quarantine hotel worker sacked after ‘inappropriate encounter’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A quarantine hotel employee spent 20 minutes in a room with someone who should have been isolating.

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Covid: AstraZeneca contract must be published, says European Commission chief https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ursula von der Leyen's call follows a row over the firm's deal to supply its Covid jab to the EU.

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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.

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Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests.

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Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe.

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China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island.

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Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise.

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Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts.

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Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers.

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NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response.

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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.

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Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.

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Why roller skating is making a comeback https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.

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Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing.

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Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002.

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Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change.

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The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge.

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Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance.

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Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed.

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Coronavirus: Man killed at protest against Lebanon's total lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds angry at the round-the-clock curfew and loss of livelihoods clashed with police in Tripoli.

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Australian man survives crocodile attack by 'prising jaws off his head' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health officials say the man is expected to make a full recovery following the Queensland attack.

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Coronavirus: Germany facing '10 tough weeks' of vaccine shortages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The health minister says supply issues will continue amid a row between the EU and AstraZeneca.

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Daniel Pearl: Pakistan court acquits men accused of murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Wall Street Journal journalist was kidnapped and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan.

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Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down.

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Koh Phangan: Police arrest 89 foreigners in bar raid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group, from more than 10 countries including the UK, flouted Covid-19 restrictions at a party.

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Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday

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Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online.

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Covid: WHO probe team in China to come out of quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected.

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'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.

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Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.

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Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.

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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.

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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.

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German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.

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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family.

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Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era.

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Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money.

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What tech can the US president use? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.

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Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long.

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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.

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Covid-19: US regulators issue warning over 'toxic' Mexico hand sanitisers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dangerous levels of toxic ingredients are found in many alcohol-based sanitisers imported to the US.

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Biden to sign executive orders on environment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oil and gas extraction will be paused and wind energy will expand under Joe Biden's climate plan.

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly in Europe after crashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Regulators say the plane is safe to resume service after two fatal crashes led to its grounding.

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Biden administration to restore aid to Palestinians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new US president wants to "restore credible engagement" in efforts to find a two-state solution.

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Coronavirus: France's Sanofi to boost Pfizer vaccine supply amid EU shortages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sanofi will produce doses of Pfizer/BioNTech which, along with AstraZeneca, has had supply problems.

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Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do".

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Independent Spirit Awards: Michaela Coel, Carey Mulligan among nominees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow?

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Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life.

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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.

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Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say.

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Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy.

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Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In their first comments to the media, the miners described how they survived while trapped underground.

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US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner.

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Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.

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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.

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Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.

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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.

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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.

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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.

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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.

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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.

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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.

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Carlos Holmes Trujillo: Colombian defence minister dies with Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Carlos Holmes Trujillo was a key figure in Colombia's struggle against drug rings and armed groups.

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Harriet Tubman: Biden moves to put anti-slavery activist on $20 bill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plan to put the anti-slavery activist on the banknote was delayed under ex-President Donald Trump.

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Tractor rally: India farmers clash with police in massive protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in Delhi have used tear gas in some places to stop farmers from breaking barricades.

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Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.

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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying.

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Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation.

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Coronavirus: Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest man, tests positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 80-year-old Mexican telecoms mogul shows mild symptoms and is doing "very well", his son says.

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Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps.

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House delivers impeachment charge against Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate.

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Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.

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Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.

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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.

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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.

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Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.

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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.

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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.

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Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently.

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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.

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Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.

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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.

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Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.

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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.

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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

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Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts.

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Malka Leifer: Israel extradites ex-principal accused of child sex abuse in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Malka Leifer is being flown to Australia, where she is accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirls.

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Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim.

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Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.

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Earnings of wealthiest 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says.

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China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped under ground.

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Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.

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Protecting the last wild lions in Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images.

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Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.

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North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.

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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage.

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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.

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Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus.

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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.

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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.

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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.

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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.

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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.

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Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.

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Zuckerberg's Biden problem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".

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Covid: Israel vaccinates 16 to 18-year-olds ahead of exams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel has vaccinated more than a quarter of its population and now high school students are eligible.

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Covid-19: US tops 25 million coronavirus cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Joe Biden has warned things will "continue to get worse before they get better".

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Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese warplanes for second day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's moves coincide with the start of the Biden administration, which has shown support for Taiwan.

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US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching 'burnouts' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state.

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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.

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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce on free transfer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his free transfer from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.

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Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP.

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Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.

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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.

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JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.

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McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout.

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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.

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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.

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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.

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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.

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Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.

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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.

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Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A journey to the heart of a mysterious Russian cult whose leader has been accused of embezzling funds from his followers and physically or mentally abusing them.

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Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

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Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online.

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Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting.

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Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia.

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Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting.

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Larry King: Veteran US talk show host dies aged 87 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US host conducted an estimated 50,000 interviews, including with top politicians and celebrities.

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Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday.

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Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated.

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Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny.

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Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market.

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Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties.

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Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues.

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National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.

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What next for Trump - and Trumpism? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?

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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.

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Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine.

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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.

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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.

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Covid hand-outs: How different countries pay if you are sick https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?

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Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter.

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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Honduran abortion law: Congress moves to set total ban 'in stone' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say requiring 75% of Congress to alter the total ban would make a change almost impossible.

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Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tennis player, now a pastor, has faced widespread condemnation for her LGBT views.

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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.

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Japan insists Olympics are on track as doubts grow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tokyo 2020 organisers are hopeful a successful Covid vaccine rollout will allow them to host the Games, as a report casts further doubt on their staging.

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Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student 'sorry' after disappearing in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break".

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Indonesia plane crash probe focusses on autothrottle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle.

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Chinese miners to remain trapped at least two more weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rescue of the surviving workers in a collapsed Chinese mine will take at least two more weeks.

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China falling short of US trade deal targets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.

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Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".

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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.

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Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office.

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Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.

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Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining.

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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.

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Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases.

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Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims.

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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?

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Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again.

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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved.

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Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.

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Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver.

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The vehicle that got a village smiling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.

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Covid: How a £20 gadget could save lives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors say people should buy a pulse oximeter to monitor their oxygen levels at home.

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What is the Paris climate agreement and why is the US rejoining? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One of US President Joe Biden's first acts in office will be to rejoin the global climate accord.

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Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He will order increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.

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Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.

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Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected.

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Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other offbeat moments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed.

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Ghana 'baby-harvesting syndicate' arrested https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors, nurses, mothers and social workers are apprehended after babies were sold for $5,000.

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Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab.

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Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions.

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Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress.

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Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say.

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Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert.

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China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies.

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Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday.

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Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts in the Philippines have caused outrage.

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The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital.

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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.

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Elephants counted from space for conservation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.

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Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days.

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Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early.

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Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African".

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Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together.

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Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration.

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Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism.

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Kamala Harris sworn in as vice-president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kamala Harris is sworn in as US's first female, Black and south Asian vice-president.

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President Joe Biden inauguration speech: 'Democracy has prevailed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden makes his inaugural address as the 46th president of the United States.

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Trump: 'I wish new administration great luck and success' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Outgoing US President tells his supporters that "we will be back in some form".

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Kamala Harris becomes first female, first black and first Asian-American VP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kamala Harris makes history as she is sworn in as US vice-president.

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Madrid explosion leaves two dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least two people have died in a suspected gas blast that destroyed four floors of a building.

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Tunisia youths warned over riots amid Covid curfew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests continued for a fifth night over high unemployment and an economic crisis.

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Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden's inauguration as 46th US president will mark a new chapter from Donald Trump's legacy.

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South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme.

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Trump leaves Washington, snubbing inauguration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump and his wife Melania depart on Marine One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Navalny video: Putin palace claims reach millions for jailed critic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The jailed opposition figure alleges the property was paid for "with the largest bribe in history".

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Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season.

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Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate.

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Jack Ma makes first appearance since October https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities.

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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.

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Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest.

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Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His ex-adviser faces fraud charges over a fundraising campaign to build a wall on the Mexican border.

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Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products.

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SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket".

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Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.

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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.

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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.

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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?

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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.

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Epiphany: Orthodox Christians across Russia brave icy dip https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Orthodox Christians, Putin among them, take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.

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Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticising monarchy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sentence is the country's harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.

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Trump presidency: A flashback through four turbulent years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump won a surprise victory in 2016 partly because he promised to shake things up. And boy, did he.

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Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The artwork has been returned to an Italian museum - whose staff were unaware it was missing.

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US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments.

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Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.

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Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.

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Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tandav, starring Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'.

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Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online.

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Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes.

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ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.

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Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state.

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Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US.

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Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.

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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.

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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.

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The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today.

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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.

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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.

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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.

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Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police.

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Conquering K2 in winter 'together' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Conflict in the Ethiopia region has created a "dire" situation, an official said in leaked notes.

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Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked.

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Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots.

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Australian Open 2021: 'No special treatment' for tennis players in Melbourne https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.

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Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport.

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Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.

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Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him.

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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says.

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Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House.

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Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit.

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Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year.

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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme.

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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.

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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled.

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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.

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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.

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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

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US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country.

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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.

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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.

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Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him.

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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.

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Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients.

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Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights.

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Phil Spector: Pop producer jailed for murder dies at 81 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson.

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Obituary: Phil Spector https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder.

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Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist.

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'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups.

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Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader flying home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow.

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Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday.

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Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says.

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Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in.

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Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.

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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.

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Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say.

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Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray.

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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.

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Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good".

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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.

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The Instagrammers who worry Iran https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime.

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Are women let down by period trackers? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

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How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.

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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

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Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.

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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time.

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Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.

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Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.

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Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.

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ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.

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Museveni declared winner of Uganda election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Long-time leader Yoweri Museveni declared winner of Uganda's presidential election amid vote-rigging allegations.

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Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.

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Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.

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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.

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India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.

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Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.

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Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.

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Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.

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Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.

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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.

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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.

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Dutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark Rutte's cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.

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German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".

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Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.

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Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.

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Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian".

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.

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NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.

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Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries.

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Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.

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Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi.

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Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.

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Trump takes final swipes at China's big companies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.

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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.

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US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.

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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

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China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.

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Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.

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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.

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Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.

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Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.

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German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.

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Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.

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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.

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India's Kumbh Mela festival begins amid Covid concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic.

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Australia to kill US pigeon that crossed Pacific https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say the bird, which is thought to have travelled on a cargo ship, is a biosecurity risk.

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Armie Hammer: Actor pulls out of film over 'vicious' online abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Armie Hammer dismisses supposedly leaked messages and says he can now not be apart from his children.

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Italy political crisis erupts over EU Covid spending https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Conte's government is torpedoed by ex-PM Renzi pulling ministers from his party out.

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Trump impeachment: President faces Senate trial after historic second charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president could be barred from holding public office again after his second impeachment.

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US pet food recalled after 70 dogs die and others fall sick https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tests on the pet food have shown potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins, a by-product of mould.

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Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership.

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Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.

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Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats.

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Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.

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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in Indonesia is the world's oldest animal cave painting.

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Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014.

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How did the pilot survive this plane crash? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York.

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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.

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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,

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New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.

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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.

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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.

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Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?

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Moment Trump impeached for second time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.

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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.

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Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully.

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Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.

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Capitol riots: How many arrests so far? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How many rioters have been arrested so far - and who are they?

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Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets 'kill dozens' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.

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Investigation after 'Nazi monkey' appears in Russian circus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week.

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Bruce Willis admits 'error of judgement' over face mask https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Die Hard actor was reportedly asked to leave an LA store for refusing to wear a face covering.

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Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader says he will fly home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexei Navalny says he will fly back on 17 January, months after he was sent to Germany for treatment.

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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".

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Wonder Woman 1984: Actress Lilly Aspell reveals how a chance encounter led her to the role https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts.

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YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence.

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Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana.

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Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term.

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YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month.

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Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested.

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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.

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Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China.

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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot.

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Is this the world's smartest face mask? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask

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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups.

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Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.

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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group.

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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?

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Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations.

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Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren.

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Is seeing your doctor on online working? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.

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Coronavirus: Lebanon to impose round-the-clock curfew as cases spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People will be forbidden from leaving their homes from Thursday and must rely on food deliveries.

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Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student disappears in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An investigation is opened into the disappearance of Diary Sow who has not been seen since 4 January.

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Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body.

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India's top court puts controversial farm laws on hold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmers have been camped outside capital Delhi demanding the repeal of the laws.

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Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution.

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Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last-minute' Taiwan visit angers China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei.

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Irish mother and baby homes report to be published https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read".

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Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win.

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China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention.

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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane.

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US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns.

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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots.

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Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election.

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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.

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Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters.

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Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities.

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Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable.

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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?

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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.

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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.

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Being a TikTok influencer without the internet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region.

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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.

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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.

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Trump impeachment move: Democrats start push to oust US president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A charge accuses the president of "incitement of insurrection" for his role in deadly Capitol riots.

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Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as 'a hero' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside.

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Sri Lanka: War monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A memorial to Tamils killed in Sri Lanka's civil war is to be rebuilt after protests at its demolition.

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Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long.

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Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections.

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'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond?

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California prison break: Six inmates on run after improvised rope escape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "armed and dangerous" men used an improvised rope made of braided sheets to escape.

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Pope Francis backs women's roles in Catholic services https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pope Francis welcomes women performing Catholic rites, though they cannot become priests.

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Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation.

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William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal.

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Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile.

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In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm.

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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.

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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.

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Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.

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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental".

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Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Guinea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea.

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Women's Six Nations: Tournament set to be pushed back to April https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to be pushed back and start in April because of issues around coronavirus.

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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.

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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.

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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.

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Kyrgyzstan election: Sadyr Japarov looks set for landslide victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Early results show Sadyr Japarov with 80% - and could see him enjoy sweeping new presidential powers.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The House of Representatives could vote on Tuesday on whether to impeach Donald Trump, Democrats say.

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Storm Filomena: Spain races to clear snow before temperatures drop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government says it has taken extra measures to ensure Covid vaccines get distributed as planned.

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Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped.

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Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live.

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Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia.

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Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom.

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ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Test.

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The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice.

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Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea.

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Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes.

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Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move.

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Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria.

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