Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The search engine giant said it will let staff work from home for 14 days a year if they apply for it.

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Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying.

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.

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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".

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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.

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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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France fire: Young heroes climb building to save family in Nantes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of young people scale the outside of a building to rescue a family from a fire in Nantes.

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Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship's grounding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week.

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Rochelle Hager: TikToker killed after tree falls on her car https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rochelle Hager was on the phone to her future wife when she was killed in the US state of Maine.

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BBC China correspondent John Sudworth moves to Taiwan after threats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Beijing correspondent moves to Taiwan after pressure from the Chinese authorities.

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Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Military police say they detained a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging documents.

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Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it.

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Rapper reptiles: Alligators make a splash at new home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Flavor Flav and Tupac are among the new arrivals at a reptile park in New South Wales, Australia.

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New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements.

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Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January.

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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival.

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Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied.

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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.

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Nashville floods kill four people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.

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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

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Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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The cost of speaking up against China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.

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China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance.

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UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists".

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Libya's city of ghosts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied.

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Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic.

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Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion.

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Captain Underpants: Children's book withdrawn over 'passive racism' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Children's author Dav Pilkey is sorry for "harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery".

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Actor Armie Hammer exits Billion Dollar Spy film in wake of rape claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hollywood star, who denies rape, is dropped from the last remaining film in his schedule.

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Covid: Italy introduces quarantine for EU travellers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People arriving in Italy from other European countries must now also quarantine for five days.

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Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise.

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Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered".

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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued".

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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.

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Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.

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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.

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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.

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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.

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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.

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Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs.

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Alabama Shakes drummer Steven Johnson arrested on child abuse charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Steven Johnson was arrested in Alabama last Wednesday and indicted on multiple charges.

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Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America.

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Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms.

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Suez Canal: Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say.

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South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April.

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Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase.

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Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran.

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Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people.

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Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.

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George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.

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Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship partially freed from shoreline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later.

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India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown.

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Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet.

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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat.

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province.

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma.

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Myanmar coup: The 'fallen stars' from the deadliest day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A market trader, a Covid volunteer and several children are among more than 100 people reported dead.

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US police bodycam video shows officers berating child aged five https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident.

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US Asian veteran reveals scars to call out racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Elected official Lee Wong showed his scars in a town hall meeting discussing anti-Asian prejudice.

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Moment Asian American army veteran shows his scars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saying he's been accused of not looking "American enough", Lee Wong showed "what patriotism looks like".

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Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building.

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Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events.

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Channel Nine cyber attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information.

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Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar.

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Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday.

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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother.

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Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say.

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Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy.

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Myanmar: Bloodshed as forces open fire on protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces opened fire on protesters as the leaders of the coup marked Armed Forces Day.

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Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route.

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Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids".

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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections.

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The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values".

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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people.

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Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam.

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Myanmar: Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing vows to 'safeguard democracy' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Min Aung Hlaing has addresses the country on national TV to mark Armed Forces Day.

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Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets.

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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients.

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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

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Larry McMurtry: Lonesome Dove and Terms of Endearment author dies aged 84 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Born in Texas, he won an Oscar for the screenplay he co-wrote for 2005 western Brokeback Mountain.

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Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove 'disinfo dozen' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says.

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Debris from SpaceX rocket lights up US skies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The lights streaking across US skies on Thursday stunned onlookers. But this wasn't a meteor shower.

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Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6bn over election fraud claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Conservatives baselessly claimed that Dominion Voting System rigged the 2020 vote against Donald Trump.

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Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France's foreign minister criticises the UK.

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Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's at the centre of a row between Western brands and China over allegations of forced labour.

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Suez Canal: Ships stuck in 'traffic jam' as salvage efforts continue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The queue has "grown exponentially" since a container vessel ran aground, a merchant seaman says.

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Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There could be 100,000 infections a day if the third Covid wave spreads unchecked, Germans are warned.

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Rwanda genocide report to focus on French links https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rwanda has long accused France of complicity in the 1994 mass killings.

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Abiy Ahmed: Eritrea 'will withdraw' troops from Ethiopia in Tigray conflict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is growing international pressure on Ethiopia to end fighting that has displaced thousands.

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Prince Albert II: Harry and Meghan interview 'did bother me' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prince Albert II of Monaco has weighed in on the controversial interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave to Oprah Winfrey.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Turkey Erdogan: Women rise up over withdrawal from Istanbul Convention https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Turkey's president appeased conservatives by quitting a treaty aimed against domestic abuse.

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Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims.

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Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority.

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North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads.

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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west.

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Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal.

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'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests.

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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.

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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country.

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Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage?

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‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state.

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Johnny Depp refused permission to appeal libel verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A judge rules the US actor's appeal against a High Court ruling has "no real prospect of success".

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Covid passports: What are different countries planning? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We look at how advanced some countries' plans are for vaccine certificates and Covid passports.

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Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction.

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Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped?

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Miscarriages and stillbirths: New Zealand to allow bereavement leave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Parliament backs legislation providing three days of paid leave for mothers and their partners.

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Equal pay: Megan Rapinoe was 'devalued, disrespected and dismissed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says despite all her success she is still paid less than men in the same job.

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Winston Churchill, Kermit and Janet Jackson preserved for posterity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They're part of the 25 recordings being added to this year's recordings for the US Library of Congress.

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Daniel Guerini: Lazio youth-team midfielder dies aged 19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lazio say they are "shocked by pain" following the death of 19-year-old youth-team midfielder Daniel Guerini.

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Covid-19: Merkel defends rollout as vaccine pressure grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the EU's decision to procure coronavirus vaccines jointly.

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Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca amends US vaccine efficacy results https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval.

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Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult".

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Japan lights Olympic torch after one-year Covid delay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It was all supposed to happen in 2020, but Japan has finally kicked off its Olympic torch relay.

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Cured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness.

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H&M faces boycott in China over Xinjiang cotton https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company has come under fire after a statement from last year on forced labour claims resurfaced.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK.

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Jack Dorsey tweet: Man who buys his first-ever post speaks out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment.

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.

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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war.

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'My father, the killer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers.

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Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen.

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Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.

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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting.

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Nice catch: Fisherman rescues boy stranded on ice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fisherman in Ukraine reels in a boy who was stranded on a block of ice in a river.

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Iceland: Up close drone footage of volcanic eruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A drone captures spectacular images as lava spews from Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano.

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Coronavirus: Germany's Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chancellor Angela Merkel cancels plans for a five-day lockdown, just a day after it was announced.

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US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president promises "common-sense steps" after the second mass shooting in days killed 10.

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Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU.

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Citigroup launches Zoom-free Fridays to ease pandemic 'fatigue' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bank's CEO unveils new working practices to ease "the relentlessness of the pandemic workday".

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Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This comes as India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, its highest tally this year.

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Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car.

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George Segal: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor dies aged 87 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tributes have been paid to the star who was Oscar-nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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India: Delhi orders Covid tests at airports as cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's capital will test people at random in airports and railway stations amid a spike in cases.

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Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain.

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Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.

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World's biggest coal company bets on solar power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coal India Limited's chairman predicts that solar will replace coal as India's major energy provider.

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Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians.

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China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China.

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North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office.

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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk.

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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people in flooded Australia are struggling to deal with back-to-back natural disasters.

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Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show.

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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US.

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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received.

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Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands.

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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic.

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Coronavirus: Russia's Putin to get vaccine but without cameras https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia's president wants to encourage people to get vaccinated but will get his jab behind closed doors.

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Boulder shooting: Ten victims and suspect identified by police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Colorado officials have named the suspect and 10 people killed in an attack on a grocery store.

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Russia and China hit back at Western sanctions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia firmly backs China, which is stung by Western sanctions for cracking down on Uighurs.

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US city of Evanston to pay reparations to black residents https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Chicago suburb is to distribute money to those who suffered housing discrimination.

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Niger suffers deadliest raids by suspected jihadists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind.

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Colorado shootings: 'We heard boom, boom, boom' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A gunman has killed 10 people, including a police officer, in the US state of Colorado.

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Rohingya refugee camp fire: Several dead and thousands homeless https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least seven have died while about 50,000 have been displaced from the Bangladesh settlement.

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Belize football team bus held up by armed gang in Haiti https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Belize Football Federation expresses its "disappointment and disgust" after a bus taking the national team to their hotel in Haiti is held up by an armed gang.

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China: 3,000-year-old gold mask sparks online memes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The recently-discovered artefact has triggered a photo-editing frenzy on Chinese social media.

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Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown

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Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells.

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Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture.

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Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman.

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Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president.

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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley.

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Israel's Netanyahu faces uphill battle as voters return to polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel holds its fourth election in two years, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power.

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Gunman kills six in Colorado market shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday afternoon attack in Boulder.

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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore".

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic.

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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas.

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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists.

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Uighurs: EU imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over rights abuses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the first time since the Tiananmen Square massacre, the European Union sanctions China over rights abuses.

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John Magufuli: African leaders mourn former Tanzania president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma.

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Australia floods: Rainfall set to peak as weather systems collide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two weather systems collide over inundated New South Wales, with its whole coast now on alert.

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Aretha Franklin's family protest about National Geographic's Genius biopic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star's family say they "do not support" the TV series, starring British actress Cynthia Erivo.

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Iceland volcano eruption: Onlookers flock to see Mount Fagradalsfjall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People have trekked to Mount Fagradalsfjall after lava started bursting out on Friday evening.

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Ikea France on trial for snooping on staff and customers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ikea France is accused of spying on staff and customers using private detectives and police.

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Olympic surfing hopeful killed by lightning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The International Surfing Association pays tribute to El Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz, who died after being struck by lightning.

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Myanmar coup: Detained BBC journalist Aung Thura released https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aung Thura is free three days after he was detained by men in plain clothes in the capital.

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Experts say sharp rise in India Covid cases 'alarming' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India added more than 250,000 new Covid cases last week - a record spike since the start of the year.

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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League star guilty of sexual assault in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jarryd Hayne - a high-profile Australian athlete - denied attacking a woman in her bedroom.

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Real Sociedad 1-6 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores twice on record-breaking 768th appearance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lionel Messi scores two goals on his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona as the Spanish giants beat Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga.

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Michael Kovrig: China begins espionage trial behind closed doors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They were arrested for espionage days after Canada detained an executive of telecom giant Huawei.

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Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs.

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Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan.

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Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections.

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.

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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus.

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why?

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it.

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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing.

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How can I stop my houseplants dying? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy.

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Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents.

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Covid-19: Miami imposes emergency curfew over spring break 'chaos' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Large crowds on the US city's party strips prompted an emergency overnight curfew.

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South China Sea dispute: Huge Chinese 'fishing fleet' alarms Philippines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Philippines asks China to withdraw more than 200 ships from disputed waters in the South China Sea.

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Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi dies at 89 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country.

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Australia floods: Couple's house swept away near Sydney https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Their home was carried away by flash flooding, on what should have been their wedding day.

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Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death".

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Saudi Aramco's profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saudi Aramco makes less than expected but will still pay returns to investors including the Saudi state.

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Nowruz: Millions celebrate Persian New Year around the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From celebrations in Covid wards to fireworks displays, Nowruz has looked very different this year.

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Covid restrictions: Can music festivals be safely planned? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A music festival takes place as an experiment in the Netherlands, despite the rest of the country being under lockdown.

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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC.

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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue.

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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.

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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.

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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?

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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.

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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.

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Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

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The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

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Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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ICYMI: Roof-trotting goats and Super Mario https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From a new Super Mario theme park to some adventurous goats. Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.

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Domestic violence: Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Human rights groups say the move is a "huge setback" to efforts to combat domestic violence.

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Mar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed.

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Covid-19: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home.

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No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic.

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Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption.

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Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast.

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Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide.

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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.

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Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.

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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.

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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.

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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.

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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support.

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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished.

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'This child was alive again' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill

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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts.

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US President Joe Biden ‘doing fine’ after aircraft stumble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A spokeswoman said the president is "doing 100% fine" after slipping while boarding Air Force One.

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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be.

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Thousands of mice plague Australian town https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Locals in Gilgandra, New South Wales, say it's their worst infestation in decades.

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Covid: Germany warns of 'exponential' rise in coronavirus cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health Minister Jens Spahn says Europe does not have enough vaccines to prevent a third wave.

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Finland ranked happiest country in the world - again https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Denmark is in second place, followed by Switzerland and Iceland in the World Happiness Report.

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Greek bull figurine unearthed after heavy downpour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A bronze statuette believed to be at least 2,500 years old is found near the ancient site of Olympia.

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E-bike suspected cause of huge Australia house fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bike was left on charge overnight at the three-level house in Sydney, firefighters says.

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Myanmar protests: BBC journalist Aung Thura held https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aung Thura was taken away by plainclothes men as Myanmar remains in turmoil after February's coup.

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Face editing: Japanese biker tricks internet into thinking he is a young woman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 50-year-old biker said he thought his social media followers would not want to see an old "uncle".

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Chinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say.

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Anti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic.

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At least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama.

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China sending children of exiled Uighur parents to orphanages, says Amnesty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young Uighur children are taken into orphanages without parents' consent, Amnesty International says.

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Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada.

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Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games.

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Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health.

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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.

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Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market.

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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico.

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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?

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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.

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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.

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EU agency says AstraZeneca vaccine is 'safe and effective' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The medicines regulator reports back after 13 EU states suspended use of the jab as a precaution.

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Spain passes law allowing euthanasia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lawmakers vote to make Spain the fourth European country to allow euthanasia, despite opposition.

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Paris airport: Algerian passengers from UK stranded for weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey.

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Dozens change name to 'salmon' to get sushi deal in Taiwan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials in Taiwan plead with people to stop changing their names to take advantage.

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Death of a Zulu king: 'He is planted, not buried' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photos of Goodwill Zwelithini's funeral - an insight into how a powerful South African monarch is mourned.

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The cautionary tale of the president who denied Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

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Kobe Bryant widow sues LA police over 'graphic images' of helicopter crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vanessa Bryant published the names of officers she says shared photos of the site of Bryant's death.

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India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India is a big player in vaccine production - but companies are warning of supply problems.

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Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse.

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US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim.

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Atlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings.

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Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig.

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Donald Trump's wealth down $700m after presidency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US president's fortune has slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

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Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people.

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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.

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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.

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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.

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US-China relations: Adversary or partner? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship

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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.

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Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties.

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Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Peoples' Democratic Party denounces a prosecutor's case against it as a "blow to democracy".

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Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls.

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Covid in Europe: Vaccine suspension hits rollout as cases rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As several countries pause the AstraZeneca jab, six reporters explain what is happening across Europe.

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French glue-trapping of birds not allowed, says EU court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The practice, condemned by conservationists, was suspended by the French government last year.

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Demi Lovato says she was raped as a teenager in new documentary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a new documentary, the singer alleges the offender faced no consequences after she came forward.

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Airline removes boy, 4, with autism for not wearing Covid mask https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US airline removed the boy, 4, from a flight because he wasn't wearing a face mask.

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St Patrick's Day: Countries celebrate Ireland's patron saint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Online events are taking the place of traditional parades due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Video captures huge Ontario, California fireworks explosion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A large amount of stored fireworks ignited and caused the explosion in a residential neighbourhood. There are no known injuries at this time.

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Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie met locals learning to live with the shakes.

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Covid-19 disruptions killed 228,000 children in South Asia, says UN report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new UN report says interrupted health services caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in South Asia.

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Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.

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What we wish we'd known about infertility https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

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Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No motive has yet been established for the attacks in the area around Atlanta, Georgia.

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Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure.

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Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab.

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French bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog.

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Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths.

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Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps.

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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.

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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.

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LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

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Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers.

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The 89-year-old dancing in the streets of New York City after vaccination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Yorker Robert Holzman got his Covid vaccine as soon as he was able so he could get back to dancing.

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Covid relief bill: How does the new US child tax credit measure up? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Covid relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit. How does the US compare to other countries?

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Golden Globe awards make diversity pledge after publicists' backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The awards' organisers have been criticised for "discriminatory behaviour" and "ethical impropriety".

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Michelle Obama voices sympathy for Meghan on race https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US first lady reacts to Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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Rare ancient scroll found in Israel 'Cave of Horror' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The verses are thought to have been written by Jewish rebels hiding in the cave from Romans.

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Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Finnish telecoms giant is shifting investment into 5G and cloud computing research.

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Climate change: Jet fuel from waste 'dramatically lowers' emissions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A jet fuel made from food waste has the potential to reduce emissions from flying, scientists say.

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Yaphet Kotto: James Bond villain and Alien actor dies at 81 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actor played Dr Kananga in Live and Let Die, and was also an extra-terrestrial stowaway in Alien.

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What is happening with migrant children at the southern US border? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 4,200 migrant children are in US custody amid a surge of arrivals to the US-Mexico border.

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What is this Arctic walrus doing off the Irish coast? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rare sighting was captured by a local man and his five-year-old daughter in County Kerry.

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Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date.

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AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects.

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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets.

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Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11.

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Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder".

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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.

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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

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Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988?

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

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Nigeria primary school children abducted in Kaduna state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This is the first time a primary school has been targeted in a wave of similar kidnappings.

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Yo-Yo Ma: World-famous cellist's impromptu vaccine centre concert https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yo-Yo Ma performs in a waiting room after receiving his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

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Beijing sandstorm: City turns orange and transport disrupted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of flights are disrupted as the storm sweeps across China's capital city.

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Apocalyptic skies as Beijing hit by worst sandstorm in a decade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Strong winds blowing in from Mongolia has turned the Chinese capital to be shrouded in dust.

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Myanmar coup: Military extends martial law after protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The military extends martial law across more of Yangon following the deadliest day of protests so far.

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Pele congratulates Ronaldo for passing goal tally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari takes him past the Brazilian legend's tally of goals scored in official matches.

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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure.

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Australia March 4 Justice: Thousands march against sexual assault https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The wave of protests follow a backlash to the government's response to rape allegations.

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Grammys 2021: Five weird and wonderful moments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic?

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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".

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US remains top arms exporter and grows market share https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.

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Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says.

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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.

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Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.

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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Burna Boy wins Best Global Music Album, while his fellow Afrobeats star wins Best Music Video.

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Merkel's party slumps to defeat in regional polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Christian Democrats got a quarter of the vote in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.

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Covid-19: Dutch police break up anti-lockdown protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police used water cannon and mounted officers to clear anti-government demonstrators in The Hague.

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Indian police arrest two men after assault on Muslim boy at Hindu temple https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two men are questioned over a video of a 14-year-old being beaten for "drinking water at a temple".

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Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported.

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Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue.

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Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events.

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Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday.

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Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway.

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North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say.

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US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

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Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows.

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Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change.

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Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.

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Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday.

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Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage.

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Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say two years after the Easter Sunday attacks.

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Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says the BBC's Jonathan Head.

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US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes.

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ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed.

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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga.

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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards.

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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.

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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.

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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.

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Why the GameStop story is far from over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

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Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales.

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Myanmar coup: The 'battle tactics' used in crackdowns on protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Human rights group Amnesty says videos show the military are using increasingly deadly force.

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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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What are NFTs and why are they worth millions? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Artwork is being "tokenised" and sold online for millions of dollars - but will the bubble burst?

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Covid vaccinations: No reason to stop using AstraZeneca jab, says WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The World Health Organization reassures states after Bulgaria becomes the latest to suspend the jab.

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Razzies: Robert Downey Jr and Anne Hathaway nominated for 'worst acting' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Robert Downey Jr and Anne Hathaway are up for Razzies, the annual alternative to the Oscars.

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Brussels bombers 'murdered elderly man as a test' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two brothers who killed 31 people in 2016 earlier shot dead a 76-year-old, a Belgian report says.

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Nigeria student kidnapping near Kaduna army base https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Residents who heard gunfire overnight thought it was a military exercise at the site in Kaduna state.

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SA actor Cliff Simon dies after kiteboard accident https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star, who also had roles in 24, NCIS, Days of Our Lives, is killed in a kiteboarding accident.

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Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968.

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Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed.

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Maharashtra: Nagpur becomes first major Indian city to return to lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nagpur becomes the first major Indian city to return to a complete lockdown as Covid cases rise.

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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares.

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AstraZeneca: Thailand delays vaccine rollout over blood clot fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several countries have suspended the jab although there is no evidence that it causes blood clots.

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De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.

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Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long.

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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.

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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians.

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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.

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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.

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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions.

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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.

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Myanmar nun: Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng explains her act of courage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Catholic nun who kneeled in front of armed police in Myanmar speaks to the BBC.

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Oxford-AstraZeneca: Denmark suspends vaccine 'as a precaution' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The decision follows a death and reports of blood clots, but the health minister says no link is established.

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Amanda Gorman's Catalan translator dropped because of 'profile' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The publishers said they wanted "a woman, young, activist and preferably black" translator for the poem.

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Hunt for US murder suspect mistakenly released from jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A paperwork error leads to a murder suspect being released from Rikers Island prison before his trial.

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Adele finalises divorce with joint custody of son https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Details of the singer's split with Simon Konecki have been revealed in US court dcouments.

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Myanmar's military accuses Suu Kyi of taking illegal payment and gold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Myanmar's military junta alleges the overthrown leader took $600,000 and gold, but gives no evidence.

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Michelle Obama: Former US first lady says she is 'moving towards retirement' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US first lady has opened up about the pandemic, mental health and ambitions for the future.

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Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted.

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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.

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Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India.

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Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity.

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Malaysia High Court rules Christians can use 'Allah' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The issue of non-Muslims using the word to refer to God had previously sparked tensions and violence.

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Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured.

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Hamed Bakayoko: Ivory Coast's PM dies in Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday.

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Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

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Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".

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The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.

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Covid: The man with "super antibodies" https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.

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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time.

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Fukushima disaster ten years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ten years on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared.

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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?

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'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.

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Thirty years of BBC World News https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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Ghislaine Maxwell 'does not know who accusers are', says brother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ian Maxwell says Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend has not been able to prepare adequately for her trial.

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Russia targets Twitter speed over 'banned content' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Putin has criticised social media companies and Twitter is popular with opposition activists.

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Ghislaine Maxwell's US jail conditions 'are torture' - brother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The British socialite is currently in a New York prison awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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Maracana stadium to be named after Brazil legend Pele https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazil's iconic Maracana stadium is to be named in honour of the country's legendary footballer Pele.

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Myanmar coup: Envoy to UK recalled after pro-Suu Kyi remarks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kyaw Zwar Minn had said he stood by deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and called for her release.

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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai PM sprays sanitiser on reporters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prayuth Chan-ocha was asked about a cabinet reshuffle and chose to deflect the question unusually.

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Bialowieza: Poland to resume logging in primeval forest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bialowieza forest is at the centre of a long-running row between environmentalists and the government.

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China and Russia to build lunar space station https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two countries will create research facilities on the surface and/or in the moon's orbit.

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Richard Pusey: Australian admits filming taunts of dying policewoman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Richard Pusey pleads guilty to outraging public decency by filming a policewoman as she lay dying.

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Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses.

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Covid: Hospitals in Brazilian cities 'close to collapse' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The dire warning by a Rio-based institute comes as Brazil records 1,972 deaths in a day, a new record.

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Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal.

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Meghan and Harry: Questions the US had about Oprah interview https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why did the duchess hand over her passport, what is "The Firm" and other lingering questions.

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Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed.

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