'It's about time': Director Zhao makes history https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The director of Nomadland has made history, and become the second woman to ever win the award.

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In pictures: Globes stars still shine without red carpet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York.

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Hyunjin: K-pop star suspended for school bullying sparks debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

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Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas.

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Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough".

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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Iran nuclear deal: Tehran rules out informal talks on reviving accord https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tehran insists the US must lift all of its unilateral sanctions before talks can resume.

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Denver family wows neighbourhood with snow art https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Mosley family spent 10 hours creating this colourful snake sculpture out of snow.

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Myanmar coup: Death toll rises as police crack down on protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar, on the deadliest day since rallies against the country's coup began.

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Inter Milan owners close Chinese side Jiangsu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC - who have the same owners as Inter Milan - "cease operations".

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CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.

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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.

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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities.

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Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

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Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Covid-19: Belgium prisoners quarantined after virus outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All inmates at Namur prison have been confined to their cells amid the virus outbreak, officials say.

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LeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat.

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Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.

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Jamal Khashoggi: How intelligence report could dent US-Saudi ties for years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The release of the US intelligence probe into the Khashoggi murder deepens diplomatic difficulties.

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Myanmar coup: Security forces intensify protest crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unconfirmed local reports suggest a woman was shot during Saturday's demonstrations.

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Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.

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Venice: Low tides leave canals dry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached.

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Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.

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Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.

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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.

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Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation.

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John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.

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Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president.

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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.

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China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Texas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month.

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Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist's murder.

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Japan gender equality minister opposes change on separate spouse surnames https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's Tamayo Marukawa signs a document opposing a move for separate surnames for married couples.

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Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters.

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The young girl who became pen-pal with Bollywood's biggest stars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A unearthed photo album uncovers personal letters from the biggest stars of the 1950s and 60s.

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Nigeria's Zamfara attack: Hundreds of schoolgirls feared kidnapped https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A teacher in the north-western Zamfara state tells the BBC at least 300 girls are unaccounted for.

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Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor.

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North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures.

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Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC.

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Covid-19: Sri Lanka reverses 'anti-Muslim' cremation order https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics said the forced burial order was intended to target minorities and did not respect religions.

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Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq.

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Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely.

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Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia.

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change.

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Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway.

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'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India.

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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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Canadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed.

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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion".

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Nergal: Polish metal singer accused of blasphemy appeals for legal funds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A photograph of Nergal stepping on a picture of the Virgin Mary led to charges of blasphemy.

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China denies requiring anal swabs from US diplomats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US media claims diplomats were made to undergo anal swabs to test for coronavirus.

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China's Xi declares victory in ending extreme poverty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some have questioned China's definition of extreme poverty as earning less than $620 a year.

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Jamal Khashoggi: US to release declassified report on murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden plans to speak to the Saudi king as the report into the journalist's murder goes public.

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Andrew Cuomo: Why is New York's governor facing controversy? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Cuomo was once seen as a hero of the pandemic. Now he faces scrutiny from inside his party.

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Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan denounces 'attempted military coup' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He urges his supporters to gather in the capital Yerevan, after the army says he must resign.

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Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military.

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Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister's kidnap case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago.

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Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too.

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Man survives 14 hours 'clinging to sea rubbish' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vidam Perevertilov's decision to swim towards a "black dot" - a life buoy - saved his life.

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Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Remote working is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief.

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Singapore: Police officer's wife admits to killing Myanmar maid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The domestic helper from Myanmar was reportedly tortured and starved before her death.

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Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one.

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Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content.

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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry.

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North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime.

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Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step.

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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic.

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Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement.

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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life.

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Viewpoint: Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria's kidnap crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The defence minister said people should at times provide their own security but it is not that easy.

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Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

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Mara Wilson: 'Sexualised' child star expresses solidarity with Britney Spears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Mrs Doubtfire and Matilda actress says she "hated" her treatment by the press and public.

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Golfer Tiger Woods crash: Car found on side after rolling over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The champion golfer had to be cut free from the vehicle and was taken to hospital.

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Amnesty strips Alexei Navalny of 'prisoner of conscience' status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amnesty said it took the decision after complaints of "hate speech" by the Russian opposition leader.

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Ecuador jail fight: Dozens of inmates killed in gang war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The violence is thought to be linked to a battle for control of the jails after a gang leader's killing.

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Dozens of dolphins found dead on Mozambique beach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cause of death is still unknown but a recent cyclone is among the theories being investigated.

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Ghislaine Maxwell offers to give up UK and French citizenship for bail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The British socialite is in jail in New York awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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New Zealand: Rescuers save 28 whales from stranding spot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach, Farewell Spit.

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Covid: WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines to Ghana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is a milestone for the WHO scheme, which aims to ensure the fair distribution of Covid-19 jabs.

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Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The High Court had earlier issued a stay to put the deportation on hold pending a Wednesday hearing.

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New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of 28 pilot whales are back in the sea after beaching themselves twice in two days.

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China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour.

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Franco: Melilla enclave removes last statue of fascist dictator on Spanish soil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Workers carry away the monument of the fascist dictator in the Spanish enclave of Melilla.

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Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career.

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Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said.

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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing.

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Syrian torture verdict expected in landmark German case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man who fled Syria is accused in Germany of being a "cog in the wheel" of a state torture machine.

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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening.

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Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.

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Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17.

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Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion.

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Coronavirus: Do I send my child back to school? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe?

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Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators.

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Collision between train and truck causes massive explosion in Texas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An 18-wheeler truck crashes with a freight car carrying gasoline.

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Security officials testify Capitol rioters 'came prepared for war' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials are testifying at the first public inquiry into the 6 January riot by a pro-Trump mob.

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Rebels deny killing Italian ambassador to DR Congo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The FDLR says the government is wrong to blame them for Luca Attanasio's "heinous assassination".

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Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Suspect pleads guilty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The famed investigative journalist was assassinated in 2017 in a car bomb by her home.

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Covid infection in Lagos 'may top Africa's official total' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests millions, not thousands, have already had coronavirus.

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North Korea man wandered for hours in DMZ amid South's security blunders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man swam ashore and was ignored eight times on CCTV in the heavily fortified border zone.

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Nika Melia, Georgian opposition leader, is arrested at party HQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dramatic video shows Nika Melia barricaded in a room with supporters as police raid his party's HQ.

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Ebola vaccines arrive in Guinea after dust storm delay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.

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Disha Ravi: India activist, 22, granted bail by court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Disha Ravi's arrest for sharing a document intended to help farmers sparked widespread outrage.

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Vanessa Bryant criticises Meek Mill for 'insensitive' Kobe Bryant lyric https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She says lyrics for a leaked song are "extremely insensitive and disrespectful" to her family.

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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website.

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Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.

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Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below.

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500,000 deaths: The 'colourful' lives lost to Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sheer scale of the US death toll is hard to comprehend - it helps to hear the individual stories.

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Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork.

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Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say.

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El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel.

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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.

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South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start.

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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account.

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Covid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone.

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Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford.

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Thousands dead but no prosecutions - why Liberia has not acted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Horrific tales dominate the history of Liberia's civil war but no-one has been put on trial there.

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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.

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Texas weather: Family of 11-year-old file lawsuit over his death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cristian Pineda, 11, was found dead by his mother amid freezing temperatures last week.

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139-year-old Victorian house moved in San Francisco https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Victorian building was moved six blocks, but it was not a simple journey.

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Woody Allen says doc is 'riddled with falsehoods' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new film shows the director's daughter Dylan Farrow addressing claims of abuse, which he denies.

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James Franco sexual misconduct case settled https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A deal between the Hollywood actor and two former students at his acting school is reached.

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The Muppet Show: Disney adds content warning over 'negative stereotypes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A disclaimer is running ahead of 18 episodes of The Muppet Show, which is streaming on Disney Plus.

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Italian ambassador to DR Congo killed in UN convoy attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Luca Attanasio and two other people die after his UN convoy is attacked near Goma.

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Kenya: Endangered giraffes killed by low power lines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The three that died were Rothschild's giraffes, one of the animal's most endangered subspecies.

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Coronavirus: High Covid rates delay France and Germany easing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France and Germany struggle to get schools back to normal as infection rates remain high.

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Christchurch earthquake: Memorial held for victims 10 years on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Zealand's prime minister attends a service held in tribute to the 185 people who lost their lives.

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Myanmar coup: Protesters amass despite military warning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters were undeterred by a statement warning they were heading down a path leading to "loss of life".

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Varavara Rao: Jailed India activist, 81, granted temporary bail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Varavara Rao has been in poor health for months and spent over 150 days in hospital in the past year.

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LGBT+ History Month: Matthew Mitcham's troubled path to historic Olympic gold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Matthew Mitcham made history in 2008, becoming the first openly gay male individual Olympic champion, but it was a troubled path on the way.

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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani: 'This is not Vietnam' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told the BBC that he does not fear a military takeover by the Taliban.

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Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year.

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China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The popular beverage chain had previously sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you".

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United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver.

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UK: Myanmar military must release Suu Kyi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN.

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Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says.

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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.

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Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost?

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The most important humanitarian gesture in decades? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Colombia has given protected status to almost one million Venezuelan migrants.

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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics.

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Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace.

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Pangong Lake: India and China complete pull-back of forces https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Pangong Lake is one area of an ill-defined border which has seen tensions flare.

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Seven Niger election officials killed by land mine on poll day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is not known whether the seven electoral commission employees who died were deliberately targeted.

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Malcolm X family demands reopening of murder investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A letter from an ex-policeman alleges that New York police and the FBI conspired in the 1965 murder.

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France row as Lyon mayor keeps meat off school menus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French government said the move by Lyon's mayor was an "insult" to farmers.

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Israel pollution: Tar globs disfigure coast after oil spill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel warns residents to avoid beaches as it tries to track the ship behind the pollution.

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Seven die in Nigerian Air Force plane crash near Abuja airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The military plane crashed short of the runway in the capital Abuja, after reporting engine failure.

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Video shows US plane engine on fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Passenger Chris Schnell filmed the burning engine from his seat before the flight made an emergency landing.

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Passengers describe 'explosion' as plane engine fails https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Denver plane: Passengers describe moment engine failed

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Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases.

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Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The local sheriff says a suspect shot two people, before being shot by others at the store.

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Myanmar coup: Facebook deletes military's main news site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tens of thousands again protest against the coup undeterred after two protesters died on Saturday.

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Kangaroo Island dunnart: Saving a bushfire-ravaged marsupial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Already critically endangered, Australia's Kangaroo Island dunnart has lost most of its habitat.

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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme.

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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.

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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.

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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.

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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza.

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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.

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Pablo Hasel: Versace looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain.

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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll.

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US plane scatters engine debris over Denver homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Honolulu-bound Boeing suffered engine failure but returned safely to Denver airport.

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Bird flu: Russia detects first case of H5N8 bird flu in humans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Workers have been infected at a poultry plant - but there is no sign of transmission between humans.

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Friedrich Karl Berger: US deports ex-concentration camp guard to Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Friedrich Karl Berger, 95, worked at the Nazi Neuengamme camp during World War Two.

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Covid: Anti-vaccination protesters rally in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters gather in Australia to oppose the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccine programme.

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Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York.

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Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reports from the scene say police used live ammunition at the rally in the city of Mandalay.

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Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The action comes days before the country is set to begin its rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Naomi Osaka cements her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final for a fourth Grand Slam title.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time".

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Women pose as grannies to skip vaccine queue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try and receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida.

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic loses appeal against jailing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the first of two scheduled appearances in court on Saturday for the prominent Putin critic.

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Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska.

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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.

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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.

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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.

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Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances.

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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media.

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The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military.

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ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South.

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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.

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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.

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Brittany Higgins: Parliament rape accuser makes complaint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former political adviser alleges she was raped by a colleague in Australia's Parliament House.

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Mars landing: Excitement builds over new images from Nasa Perseverance rover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rover touched down successfully on Thursday in Mars' Jezero Crater.

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Alps hiker survives seven icy nights after fall in Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Italian rescuers find an injured man who says his dog helped him to survive.

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Somali capital gunfire amid election protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after militiamen attacked army positions, close to the presidential palace, overnight.

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How much does climate change cost US economy? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages.

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US-Saudi alliance: Major reset under way https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The White House has signalled it will not be business as usual with Saudi's powerful crown prince.

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 February 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup.

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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme.

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Ladakh: China reveals soldier deaths in India border clash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It marks the first time China has disclosed its casualties in the deadly June 2020 incident.

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'Pawri girl': A five-second video brings India and Pakistan together https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan's Dananeer Mobin, 19, has got two countries that usually see tense relations, ready to "pawri" (party).

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Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary.

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Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government.

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Covid vaccines: Macron proposes sending 4-5% of doses to poorer nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France's president says failure to share vaccines more evenly is deepening global inequality.

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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.

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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough.

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The dentist who helped a koala to walk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.

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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.

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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite.

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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.

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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?

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Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage.

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Prisoner exchange after Israeli woman enters Syria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia mediated the exchange after the woman crossed near the Quneitra crossing about two weeks ago.

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Smart materials: From tiny robots to colour-swapping clothes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A report examines the potential of materials that can change shape, adapt and repair themselves.

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Unnao: Dalit teenaged girls found dead on India farm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two girls are dead and a third is critical, with their families alleging that they were attacked.

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Serena Williams leaves news conference in tears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Serena Williams leaves her Australian Open news conference in tears after her semi-final defeat by Naomi Osaka.

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Man arrested after Nicki Minaj's father killed in hit-and-run https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island.

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Texas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions.

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Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seiko Hashimoto was appointed after her predecessor was criticised for making sexist comments.

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Belarus jails two TV journalists for filming mass protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A judge rules that by live-streaming a protest the Belsat TV journalists incited unrest in Minsk.

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Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing".

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams in straight sets to reach final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams to reach the Australian Open final and end Williams' quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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Pablo Hasél protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasél's jailing spreads.

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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.

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Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads.

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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK.

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Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm.

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Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics.

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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.

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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.

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Malnutrition is rising across India - why? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.

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Rush Limbaugh, provocative US radio host, dies aged 70 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The radio personality was one of the most famous and controversial conservative icons in the US.

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Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A privacy group says Los Angeles police asked users of the smart home system to share footage with them.

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Hotel Rwanda hero Rusesabagina in court on terrorism charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paul Rusesabagina says he was abducted in Dubai and brought to Rwanda to stand trial.

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Dutch Jews died in 'secret Nazi gas chamber' in 1941 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The gas chamber killed over 100 and was "a kind of laboratory" for the Nazis, a historian says.

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New Zealand deploys insects to tackle wasp problem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is hoped the hover fly and wasp-nest beetle will stop wasps from disrupting the local eco-system.

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Britney Spears: Documentary director on 'tight circle' around singer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Samantha Stark discussed the issue of Britney Spears' father's conservatorship with BBC News.

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Japan student forced to dye her hair wins compensation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Teachers told the teenage girl to dye her naturally-brown hair black to comply with school rules.

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Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page cast in Dungeons & Dragons movie https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Regé-Jean Page is to play the lead role in the fantasy film, based on the board game.

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Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions.

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Nigeria gunmen raid Kagara school and abduct boys https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A headcount is being done to see how many were abducted in the attack on the boarding school.

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Japan's ruling party invites women to 'look not talk' at key meetings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Female MPs will be invited to board meetings - but cannot talk - days after an Olympics sexism row.

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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

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Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics.

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MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement.

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Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows.

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Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C).

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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father.

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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.

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Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn.

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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine.

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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?

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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends.

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North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South.

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Congo River: At least 60 drowned after boat capsizes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Residents say they have seen bodies floating in the water after the overcrowded boat crashed.

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Anthony Fauci wins Israel's Dan David $1m prize for 'defending science' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US top infectious diseases expert receives an Israeli prize for his work during the Covid crisis.

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In pictures: Snow blankets Texas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images from the US state of Texas as a winter storm brings freezing weather and a rare snowfall.

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North Korean man caught by South after crossing border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man was tracked through the de-militarized zone by South Korean troops for three hours.

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Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning.

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Spain: Rapper Pablo Hasel arrested after police enter university https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pablo Hasel had defied a jail term for "glorifying terrorism" in lyrics and tweets.

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New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait.

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Bangladesh Avijit Roy murder: Five sentenced to die for machete attack on blogger https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A court in Dhaka convicts a group of Islamist militants of the 2015 attack on a secular blogger.

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China arrests leader of fake vaccine scam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saline solution and mineral water were being hawked as coronavirus jabs, and some sent overseas.

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US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack on Irbil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Washington vows to punish "those responsible" after rockets hit a base used by the US-led coalition.

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New Zealand lashes at Australia in citizenship row over terror suspect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of "abdicating its responsibilities" over the woman.

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Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR).

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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.

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Texas blanketed by snow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A severe winter storm has swept throughout Texas bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures.

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Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office.

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Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues.

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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.

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Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say.

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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.

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Without music, will New Orleans survive? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive.

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Independent commission to investigate Capitol riots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the 9/11 attacks inquiry.

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Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles.

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Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver in New York https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island.

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Dispute over Haiti presidential term triggers unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters demand that President Jovenel Moïse step down but he argues his term is not yet over.

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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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Disha Ravi: The jailed Indian activist linked to Greta Thunberg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 22-year-old, a co-founder of India's Fridays For Future chapter, is in prison for sedition.

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Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The military says fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred" towards the coup leaders.

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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year.

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Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The archaeological find in the Abydos burial ground is thought to date back about 5,000 years.

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Disha Ravi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls arrest 'attack on democracy' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the arrest of 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization.

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Capitol riots timeline: The evidence presented against Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrats show chilling and violent footage of the riot - some new - during the impeachment trial.

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McConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”.

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New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people.

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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.

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Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter.

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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

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Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them.

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Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain.

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Mourid Barghouti: Leading Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies aged 77 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Born before the state of Israel was created, Mourid Barghouti spent much of his life in exile.

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Catalonia Spain: Separatists set to boost majority in regional parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pro-independence parties will continue governing the affluent region, near-complete results suggest.

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Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing".

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Covid: Should we double mask face coverings? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.

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Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight.

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Biden calls for gun law reform on anniversary of Parkland shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president asks Congress to pass new laws, including a ban on assault weapons.

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US cold snap: Why is Texas seeing Arctic temperatures? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Freezing temperatures have been recorded across the usually hot southern US state.

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Spain migrant worker camp fire: 'Our house is burning' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fire destroyed dozens of shacks, home to hundreds of undocumented workers, in southern Spain last night.

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Myanmar coup: US tells its citizens to 'shelter in place' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Armoured vehicles were seen on the streets for the first time since the coup on 1 February.

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Obituary: Former Argentine President Carlos Menem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Argentina's former president lived a flamboyant life mired in financial scandal and controversy.

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Covid: UK scientist defends WHO fact-finding mission to Wuhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There has been criticism over the level of access to key data the team was given by the Chinese.

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Bristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube.

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Trump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge on inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol.

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Covid infecting humans through animal host 'probable' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Professor John Watson is a member of the World Health Organization's team investigating the origins of Covid-19.

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Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand's biggest city ordered into lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move comes after three new local cases of Covid-19 were reported in Auckland.

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Guinea records first Ebola deaths since 2016 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.

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India activist Disha Ravi arrested over 'toolkit' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Disha Ravi was held for sharing a document designed to help ongoing protests against new farming laws.

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Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch highlights of the Senate vote to clear the former president of inciting the attack on the US Capitol.

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Alexei Navalny: The women fighting against Russian corruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny relies on several women in key roles - who are they?

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Sunday Igboho: The Nigeria car salesman going after cattle herders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sunday Igboho is accused of stoking ethnic tensions in Nigeria after targeting Fulani herders.

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Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter.

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TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.

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Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem?

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Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944.

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Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant.

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Where are Cape Town's great white sharks? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter".

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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.

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Myanmar coup: Fear and defiance at night-time arrests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Videos show people banging pots and pans, and surrounding security vehicles in protest.

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Trump impeachment: Senate falls short of majority needed to convict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A total of 57 senators voted to convict the former president, far short of the 67 votes needed.

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Fukushima: Powerful earthquake rocks Japan weeks from disaster anniversary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck just three weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 tsunami.

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Covid-19 pandemic: China 'refused to give data' to WHO team https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A member of the team accuses China of withholding full data on the early days of the outbreak.

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In pictures: Joy for Dutch as canals freeze over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People in the Netherlands are making the most of wintry weather that has frozen local waterways.

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Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A trial will assess whether the vaccine produces a strong immune response in six to 17-year-olds.

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Tennis star's coach walks out as he blows two-set lead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Daniil Medvedev's coach walks out of his Australian Open third-round match as the Russian blows a two-set lead before winning.

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ICYMI: A dog rescue and a dog detective https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here's some of the news you may have missed this week.

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What will the military do after seizing power in Myanmar? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The military is now in charge of Myanmar after a coup. Does it know what to do next?

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Soldiers killed in Napoleon's 1812 retreat buried https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died in the disastrous retreat are laid to rest.

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Impeachment: Three key arguments by Trump’s lawyers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the former president’s defence set out their case.

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US to allow in thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy.

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Nasa's pioneering black women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme.

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Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one.

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Pakistan's Ali Sadpara: The climber who never came back from K2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mohammad Ali Sadpara will be remembered as a versatile climber who was revered in his native Pakistan.

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The 'saviour' loan apps that trapped pandemic-struck Indians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of apps offering "instant" loans drew people who were out of work and desperate for cash.

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The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Footage shows Russian police interrogating a protester while pushing him on to his dog's food bowl.

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How Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed?

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Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared?

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Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities 'can sue in English courts' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UK Supreme Court's ruling is a victory for communities severely hit by pollution in the Niger Delta.

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Covid: Germany to halt travel from Czech Republic and Tyrol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Germany announces border restrictions, while the Austrian and Czech governments also restrict travel.

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Trump impeachment: Defence team set to present speedy case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His team, expecting an acquittal in the Senate vote, will not draw out the impeachment trial.

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Britney Spears: Judge rules singer's father must share conservatorship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A judge denies a request from the singer's father to exert greater control over her finances.

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Martin Gugino: Charges dropped against US officers who pushed protester https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Charges are dropped against two officers who were filmed knocking down a 75-year-old man last June.

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Russia warns EU it could cut ties over sanctions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU is considering more sanctions on Russia over the case of Putin critic Alexei Navalny.

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'At least you're not a cat!' Congress video goes wrong https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A US congressman made an unusual appearance when struggling with his video conferencing technology.

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What's behind Covid-19 surge in southern Africa? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus cases have been on the increase across countries in southern Africa.

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Driver captures footage of deadly mass pile-up on a Texas highway https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The early morning pile-up killed at least five people and left others trapped in their vehicles.

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US football team celebrates Super Bowl win with boat parade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the biggest game in US sport.

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Myanmar coup: Mass protests defy coup leader's plea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gen Min Aung Hlaing's call to "join hands" with the military is met with huge nationwide rallies.

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Biden warns China will 'eat our lunch' on infrastructure spending https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping.

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Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say the "sharp circuit breaker" is needed to halt the infectious strain's rapid spread

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Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress released from US prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anna Sorokin was jailed in 2019 after spending years living as a wealthy socialite in New York.

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Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away.

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Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling.

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'Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mould and fake walls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Black Sea mansion highlighted by Alexei Navalny is beset with construction issues, say builders.

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Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it?

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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?

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Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.

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Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world.

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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues.

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Forests the size of tennis courts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world.

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China Mac: From attempted murder to leading a protest movement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China Mac served 11 years in jail for attempted murder. Now he is leading an anti-racism movement.

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Pangong Lake: India and China to pull back from disputed border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move to withdraw troops from a Himalayan frontier is being hailed as a breakthrough.

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Mandalorian star dropped after 'abhorrent' posts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lucasfilm says the actor's comments are 'abhorrent' and has no plans to work with her again.

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Joss Whedon: Buffy stars accuse TV show's 'cruel' creator https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A string of actresses say the hit TV show's creator Joss Whedon was "toxic" and "cruel".

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Iran produces uranium metal in new violation of nuclear deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Western powers warn that the substance could also be used to make the core of a nuclear bomb.

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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.

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Ozone layer 'rescued' from CFC damage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A steady decline in the levels of ozone-harming CFCs in the atmosphere has resumed, scientists say.

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Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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India: Nepal bans India climbers for faking Everest summit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two climbers failed to produce reliable pictures and other evidence to support their summit claim.

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US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said.

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US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online.

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GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga?

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Capitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in.

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief".

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild.

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Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt.

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Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets.

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Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since.

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Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache.

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The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes.

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Central African Republic: A country under siege https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital.

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Cat Zoom: Lawyer Rod Ponton surprised to become internet star https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Texas lawyer reflects on becoming an internet sensation after a mishap with a cat filter.

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Venezuelans say new legal status 'changes everything' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Colombia's decision to give a million Venezuelan migrants protected status sparks hope in Medellín.

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Cat filter: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lawyer Rod Ponton on becoming an "internet sensation" following a filter mishap during a court case.

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South Africa may swap or sell AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The health minister says some countries have already asked to buy vaccine doses from South Africa.

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Trump defender's 'rambling' Senate speech slated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bruce Castor has been ridiculed for his rambling 48-minute statement at the impeachment trial.

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New Zealand parliament says ties not mandatory after Maori MP ejected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Maori MP is allowed to address the chamber a day after being ejected for not wearing a tie.

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Covid: EU's von der Leyen admits vaccine rollout shortcomings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The European Commission chief tells the Brussels Parliament "we're still not where we want to be".

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Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".

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Myanmar coup: Pools and princesses as protesters go all out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters are turning up dressed as princesses, super heroes, witches, and everything in between.

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed.

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Dance label R&S Records accused of racial discrimination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The head of R&S Records discriminated against black and female artists, says a former employee.

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Myanmar coup: Military raids Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attack on the National League for Democracy's office comes as thousands continue to protest the coup.

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Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol.

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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.

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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed.

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Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe.

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Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly.

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Draghi: Call of duty for Italy's 'Super Mario' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With Italy's Mario Draghi set to become prime minister, Mark Lowen profiles the man who "saved the euro".

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Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists.

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A behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts.

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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

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Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom

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Uttarakhand dam disaster: 'The most difficult seven hours of my life' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three survivors recount their ordeal trapped in a tunnel by debris and icy water in north India.

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Two Holocaust historians face Polish court verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A controversial ban on defaming the nation is used to claim two historians libelled a wartime mayor.

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Mary Wilson - a Motown legend and a style icon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer was the glue that held The Supremes together, and ensured their legacy.

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Maori MP ejected from NZ parliament for refusing to wear tie https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rawiri Waititi, who has said ties are "a colonial noose", said he was wearing Maori business attire.

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Covid: WHO team says 'extremely unlikely' virus leaked from lab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to identify the source of the virus.

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Bitcoin hits fresh highs after Tesla investment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cryptocurrency makes more gains after Tesla's $1.5bn vote of confidence.

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Supremes co-founder and singer Mary Wilson dies aged 76 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Motown trio were known for hits such as Baby Love and You Can't Hurry Love.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail under security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pro-democracy media billionaire is the most high-profile figure to fall foul of the controversial law.

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Colombia to grant legal status to Venezuelan migrants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Ivan Duque announces changes that will give almost one million temporary protected status.

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Trump impeachment: Fact-checking the Senate trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump's lawyers are disputing his impeachment on several fronts - are they right?

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Capitol riots: Five takeaways from the arrests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Those who have been charged so far come from a variety of backgrounds and at least 41 states.

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Trump impeachment: Senate paves way for speedy trial of ex-president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former president goes on trial in the Senate on Tuesday, accused of inciting mob violence.

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Myanmar coup: Police clamp down as protesters defy ban on gatherings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Water cannon is deployed again as thousands take to the streets despite a ban on mass gatherings.

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Covid: South Korea launches test for pet cats and dogs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes a few weeks after a kitten tested positive, the first animal Covid-19 case in the country.

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Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life.

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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.

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Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them?

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Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Social media has revived African styles of Koranic recitation led by Sudan's Nourin Mohamed Siddig.

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Nirbhaya Fund: The gang rape victim's scheme that's not reaching women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to curb violence against women. Where did the money go?

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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out.

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Egypt's revolution: I saw the unimaginable happen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Wael Hussein describes witnessing an uprising unfold in the heart of Cairo, 10 years on.

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Trump impeachment: The terror of being trapped in the US Capitol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building.

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Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay.

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Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The uncensored audio chat app exploded in popularity in recent days - before it went offline Monday.

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Dutch suspend foreign adoptions after abuses found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials in the Netherlands ignored child trafficking and other abuses, an inquiry finds.

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Framing Britney Spears: Critics and fans welcome 'rigorous' documentary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Framing Britney Spears, which examines her treatment, is welcomed by critics, fans and celebrities.

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How Covid is ‘creating a new genre’ for live music https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From a DJ in a hot air balloon to stars singing in streets, Covid has forced artists to be creative.

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Syria 'finds body of archaeologist Khaled al-Asaad beheaded by IS' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Khaled al-Asaad, 82, was murdered for refusing to disclose the location of valuable relics in 2015.

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Super Bowl: Cardboard cut-outs and Amanda Gorman steal the show https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here we take a look at standout moments from a Super Bowl restricted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Israel's Netanyahu enters plea in court in corruption trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prime minister is fighting the charges while standing for re-election in just a few weeks' time.

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China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators.

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Australian Open: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka win but Angelique Kerber loses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Serena Williams says it was a "vintage" performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style.

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Myanmar coup: Workers join nationwide strike as protests continue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mass street protests have continued for a third day, as authorities deployed water cannon.

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Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.

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Cheng Lei: Australian journalist faces China spying charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TV presenter Cheng Lei, detained since August, is accused of supplying state secrets overseas.

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Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.

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Super Bowl Halftime show: How did The Weeknd do? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star's socially-distanced set focused largely on the songs over spectacle.

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Uttarakhand: Scores missing after India glacier bursts dam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, triggering a huge flood in northern India.

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Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority.

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Trump impeachment explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about?

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In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires.

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The myth and reality of the super soldier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible?

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Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film.

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'Kenyan police asked if my husband was a sorcerer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While Chirindo Chisubi was still mourning her husband, she was shocked by a Kenyan police question.

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Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder

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Haiti political turmoil: Judge and police officer among 23 arrested for 'coup attempt' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Street protests broke out as opponents say President Moïse's term has ended, something he denies.

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South Africa halts AstraZeneca jab over new strain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A study of the vaccine's effectiveness against the South Africa variant shows "disappointing" results.

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George Shultz: US secretary of state who helped end Cold War dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

George Shultz, who significantly shaped foreign policy in the 1980s, has died aged 100.

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Iran nuclear deal: US sanctions will not be lifted for talks, says Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden says he will not lift sanctions to kick-start talks over Tehran's nuclear programme.

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Storm Darcy: Netherlands hit by 'first major snowstorm in decade' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A severe cold snap is pushing through northern Europe, bringing snow and gale-force winds.

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Chile: Violence flares after police officer shoots street performer dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Social media footage shows a police officer in Chile shooting a man dead, sparking violent protests.

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Pussy Riot: Russian protests are 'battle for hearts and minds' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Punk band Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova has released a song in support of Russia's anti-government protesters.

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India floods: India dam swept away after glacier crashes into it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of people are missing and feared dead in northern India after a glacier crashes into a dam.

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Ecuadoreans choose president amid economic turmoil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Badly hit by the Covid pandemic and with its economy in tatters, Ecuador chooses a new leader.

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ICYMI: Groundhog Day and boot-iful snow patterns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stories you may have missed this week - from predicting the winter to someone making the most of it.

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India floods: Scores missing after glacier smashes Uttarakhand dam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As many as 150 people are feared dead after floods are triggered in Uttarakhand.

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Utah avalanche: Four skiers killed after snowslide near Salt Lake City https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A further four people were injured in the joint deadliest avalanche in the US state's history.

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Myanmar coup: Crowd gathers for second day of protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country 's main city Yangon sees a pro-democracy rally for a second successive day.

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Iraq's Yazidi community buries 104 victims of IS massacre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victims' remains had been exhumed from mass graves following Islamic State genocide in 2014.

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