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Thursday, 31 December 2020

Trump to skip lavish Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party



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Brexit's choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals



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Month on, women hold the fort at India farmer protests



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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?



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Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail



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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins



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Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

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Brexit: New Irish Sea trade border begins operating

The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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The Papers: New Year hope and campaign to recruit 'jabs army'

The first newspapers of 2021 offer a message of hope after "the worst year in living memory".

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Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead

Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK

Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.

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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?

The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.

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London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health

Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’

A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.

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Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight



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Georgia Senate runoff: What are the latest polls and odds?



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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins



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The Papers: 'Jabs for freedom by Easter' and 'schools chaos'

The papers say the approval of a new vaccine could see the UK open up as soon as April.

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital

Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Kamala Harris receives her 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine



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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months



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Gaza militants fire rockets out to sea in military drill



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Hong Kongers charged in China plead guilty, relatives told



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History holds Biden may be the right man for the moment



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Brexit: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back 'historic' trade deal

Parliament is being recalled on Wednesday to vote on the UK's future relationship with the EU.

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The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'

The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal.

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Rashford sends Man Utd second but warns against 'stupid' title talk

Marcus Rashford says it is "stupid" to think about winning the Premier League at this stage despite Manchester United going second after beating Wolves.

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Allardyce wants Premier League 'circuit break' as Covid cases rise

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says football needs a break after the Premier League returned a worrying number of positive coronavirus tests.

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Monday, 28 December 2020

Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief

NHS England's chief executive pays tribute to staff in a message at the end of the "toughest year".

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Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders

Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people.

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Space images: The best of 2020

There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.

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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories

Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?

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Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school

Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same?

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'If that's darts, I'm offski' - Anderson fuming despite beating Suljovic

Two-time PDC world champion Gary Anderson said darts fans would have been better off watching Coronation Street than his 4-3 third-round win over Mensur Suljovic.

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Pakistani girls forcibly converted to Islam



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Sudanese man's death draws attention to paramilitary force



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Nasa's Mars rover and the 'seven minutes of terror'



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Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.

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Sunday, 27 December 2020

Shutdown averted after Trump signs stimulus package



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The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors



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California coronavirus death toll: Latest Covid-19 figures



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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact.

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The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs

The papers focus on how the UK's vaccination programme will work if the Oxford jab is approved.

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Saturday, 26 December 2020

Morocco acquires 65 million vaccine doses from China, UK



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Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified

Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row



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Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets



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Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines.

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Friday, 25 December 2020

Op-Ed: It's 'Home Alone, the Pandemic Version'



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Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.

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Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled

The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.

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The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?

The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future

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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

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The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?

Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game.

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives.

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Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in West Bank killing



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Nashville police share photo of RV linked to explosion



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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia



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Thursday, 24 December 2020

Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!

From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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The best of the cheesy Christmas movies

If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out.

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'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time

The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama

The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels.

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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry

How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

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Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world

Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what came next.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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Dozens detained in Armenia during anti-government protests



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1st batch of approved COVID vaccines reaches Latin America



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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia



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Democrats face a turnout test in Georgia's Senate runoffs



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Daniel Pearl: Court orders release of man accused in journalist's murder

Omar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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Wednesday, 23 December 2020

Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.

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The celebrity hairdresser with a secret of his own

John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone.

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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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Solving COVID: December 23, 2020



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Top Asian News 4:56 a.m. GMT



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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia



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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law.

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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Biden delays attorney general appointment



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Sussexes' Christmas card features tree decorated by Archie



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California first: A Latino U.S. senator to replace Harris



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Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover



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The Papers: UK and EU on 'verge' of Brexit trade deal

Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers on Christmas Eve.

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Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Israel heads to new elections as government collapses



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Biden delays attorney general appointment



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US deepens sanctions on Syria, targets Assad's in-laws



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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year

The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on it all.

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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension

36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March

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The disappointing downfall of Dr. Deborah Birx



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Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith



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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 to be widened' and 'kick in the baubles'

Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended.

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Monday, 21 December 2020

Aide: Biden won't talk about son Hunter with AG candidates



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AccuWeather: An extended look at the holiday forecast



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Biden's profoundly private Pentagon pick joins Twitter



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Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban

Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI.

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PSNI chief 'sorry' over policing at Black Lives Matter protests

Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Several Departments Investigate Officer Shot



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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 for all' and 'Royals break rule of six'

Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere".

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Sunday, 20 December 2020

Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day

Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions.

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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Confidence, momentum, quality - Micah Richards on why Man Utd are title contenders again

MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than he gets for his side's resurgence.

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Chaos at California mall after man shoots self



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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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Marcus Rashford given special BBC award

England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is given the Expert Panel Special Award at the BBC Sports Personality show.

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The Papers: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus

Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers

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Sports Personality winners: Who won the awards in 2020?

See the full list of winners from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 show.

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'I'm a unique band of one' - Lennon on Celtic's 'monumental' quadruple treble

Neil Lennon thanks Celtic's board for keeping faith after the "monumental achievement" of beating Hearts to secure a 12th consecutive trophy and his first treble as manager.

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Saturday, 19 December 2020

Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'

How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?

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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

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Pelosi, McConnell receive COVID-19 vaccine



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A New Book Explores the Architectural Power of Memorials



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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 'Whistleblower' refusing to give evidence

Claude Wehrle is one of at least two cladding firm workers holding out, a letter seen by the BBC reveals.

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Boudicca revolt: Essex dig reveals 'evidence of Roman reprisals'

Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain.

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Alan Shearer would 'not be so sure' about Arsenal staying in Premier League

Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would "not be so sure" about Arsenal surviving in the Premier League at the end of the season.

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Watford sack head coach Ivic after four months

Watford sack head coach Vladimir Ivic after just four months in charge.

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The Papers: 'Christmas cancelled', and 'surging mutant virus'

The new festive restrictions dominate Sunday's papers, with the PM facing increasing criticism.

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Friday, 18 December 2020

Protesters in Indonesia demand release of firebrand cleric



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EU data law row threatens child abuse investigations



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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

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Employers back requirement for large firms to disclose ethnicity pay gaps

A government report seen by the BBC suggests strong support for large firms having to publish the data.

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Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops

Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal remedy Coronil offers no protection from coronavirus.

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Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years

The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2.

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Moderna vaccine approved in the US, Donald Trump announces



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The Papers: 'Lockdown 3 fear' and Oxford jab 'before new year'

Many of Saturday's papers lead with the prospect the UK could enter national restrictions post-Christmas.

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Thursday, 17 December 2020

Implosion of former Trump casino pushed back a few weeks



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Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks

Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.

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Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease

Smoke from wildfires could be a surprising new route for the spread of microbes, experts believe.

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Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034



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Nigerian official says over 300 abducted schoolboys freed



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A pandemic atlas: China's state power crushes COVID-19



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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud



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French president Macron tests positive for COVID-19



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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

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The Papers: 'Bleakest midwinter' as Covid tiers extended

The extension of tier three Covid rules to more parts of England is the focus for many of Friday's front pages.

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Wednesday, 16 December 2020

In pictures: The beauty of toilets

Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar.

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Our Lives: 'It's not impossible to be happy'

BBC journalist Emma Clifford Bell visits Drumchapel, Scotland, to see how lockdown has impacted lives there.

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'Christmas is here again' sung by schools around the UK

Emma Hutchinson's efforts to create something positive in lockdown led to a Christmas song.

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Dangerous cladding: 'Fire patrols at our flats cost us £500,000'

Years after flammable cladding issues emerged, more flat owners are facing costly 24-hour patrols.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'

Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on?

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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.

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How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums

The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal screams to learning how to drive a tractor.

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Florida's new python-sniffing dogs have 1st success



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Marcus Rashford's mum: 'Sometimes we didn't even have bread in the house'

Speaking publicly for the first time, Mel Maynard says sometimes she went without food so her children could eat.

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Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment

People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.

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More families 'trapped in temporary accommodation' in England

The number of people without a permanent home in England is at its highest level in 14 years, a report says.

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China's Chang'e-5 mission returns Moon samples

A capsule lands in Inner Mongolia with the first lunar rock to be brought to Earth in 44 years.

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The Papers: PM's 'stark warning' for merry 'little' Christmas

Boris Johnson's call for a short, small celebration makes the front of most of Thursday's front pages.

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Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Housing: Formula for locating new homes revised after Tory backlash

Urban developments in the Midlands and north of England will now be prioritised in government U-turn.

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Rail fares to rise more than expected next year

January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%.

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Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant".

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Prince Harry and Meghan sign Spotify podcast deal

In a trailer, the couple promise "different perspectives" and interviews with "amazing people".

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The Papers: 'Carry on Christmas' as PM refuses to scrap rules

The front pages focus on whether plans to ease restrictions over Christmas could be scrapped or cut.

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What are the Christmas Covid rules?

Laura Foster explains who you can see and how to stay safe.

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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China confirms detention of Bloomberg news assistant



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Joe Biden still doesn't get it



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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says

The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.

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Monday, 14 December 2020

Former development aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment



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Malaysia makes its largest-ever crystal meth seizure



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The Latest: West Virginia governor gets coronavirus shot



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Hubble commemorates its 30th year with new images



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Iran summons EU envoys for protesting reporter's hanging



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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.

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'Unconscious bias training' to be scrapped by ministers

The government scraps anti-bias training for civil servants and wants it to end across public sector.

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Hackney triple shooting: Man critical and two injured

Three men were rushed to hospital with "gunshot injuries" after the shooting in Hackney.

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After 110K virus deaths, nursing homes face vaccine fears



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How we get to civil war



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The Papers: 'Mutant' Covid as London 'plunged' into tier 3

A new variant of the virus and the capital going into the top level of restrictions dominates the front pages.

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Sunday, 13 December 2020

Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use



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Netanyahu: 'Business as usual with Iran' will be mistake



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Statement: Atlanta mayor turned down Biden's Cabinet offer



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Newspaper headlines: Extra time in Brexit talks for a "final push"

The ongoing Brexit talks dominate the front pages as the UK and EU agree to extend negotiations.

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Italy surpasses UK for worst COVID-19 death toll in Europe



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Woman charged after crashing into NYC protesters



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What next for Arsenal as Gunners make worst start since 1974-75?

Kieran Tierney said Arsenal "deserved" to be booed off after being stunned at home by Burnley, so just how bad is the situation for the Gunners right now?

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Selby beats O'Sullivan to retain Scottish Open title

Mark Selby retains the Scottish Open title with a commanding 9-3 win over world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Milton Keynes.

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Saturday, 12 December 2020

Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record - was it due to global warming?

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Drag Race UK: The Frock Destroyers on making music in lockdown

Divina De Campo, Blu Hydrangea and Baga Chipz appeared on season one of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

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Heritage railway decked out with 13,000 Christmas lights

A heritage railway is running special seasonal services in the run up to Christmas.

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‘I was in prison at 20 - and a music executive by 28’

As he faced jail, the life Niyah Smith had once dreamed of looked impossible. But then came a chance to turn his fortunes around.

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.

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No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest

Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard.

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The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry

Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced.

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Impressive AJ, fans return, Fury responds & Mayweather's surprise appearance

Anthony Joshua stops Kubrat Pulev in style, fans return and Floyd Mayweather's surprise appearance - how the boxing world reacted.

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Calls grow for wider lockdown as German virus cases rise



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Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev to raise hope of Tyson Fury bout

Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua floors Kubrat Pulev four times on his way to a knockout win.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Hours from a no deal' and Tory grandee 'fury'

The impending UK-EU trade talks deadline dominates the front pages.

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Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City

A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.

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Newspaper headlines: Christmas plans warning and 'IT chaos' hits vaccines

A call to rethink Christmas bubbles and a warning from GPs over computer systems are among the stories leading the papers.

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Florida school massacre case no closer to a trial date



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Covid vaccine: When can I get vaccinated in the US?



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Northam seeks $25M for 'historic justice' initiatives



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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.

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Thursday, 10 December 2020

UK Home Secretary meets with exiled Hong Kong activist



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Sinovac: What do we know about China's Covid-19 vaccine?



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Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83

The actress was best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films.

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Covid in Scotland: Shops to reopen as toughest restrictions eased

Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks.

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In pictures: Barbara Windsor

Actress Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83.

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Obituary: Barbara Windsor

Bubbly, blonde Carry On pin-up who became the matriarch of the Queen Vic.

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Watchdog raises possible Kushner link to $700M rescue loan



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Australia accuses China of undermining trade agreement



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Iran, Afghanistan open first rail link with eye on trade



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