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Sunday, 28 February 2021

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

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

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

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

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Coronavirus: False vaccine claims debunked

Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online.

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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts

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

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Tips for first-time runners in lockdown

Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner.

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Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’

Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit.

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U.S. sets weekend records for daily COVID vaccinations



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The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m

Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case.

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Trump declares he has no interest in starting a new party



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Trainer Elliott admits dead horse photo is real

Leading Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott says a photo circulating on social media of him posing with a dead horse is real.

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Saturday, 27 February 2021

Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

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

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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar

Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic

"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.

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Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered

Twenty years on, the Selby rail crash remains the UK's worst rail disaster of the 21st century.

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The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy

Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

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

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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident

Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

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

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

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

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Covid-19: Police officers injured at Dublin anti-lockdown protest

Police say 23 people have been arrested after disorder at an anti-lockdown protest.

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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'

Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.

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Friday, 26 February 2021

Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

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

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

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

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

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

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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner

Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok.

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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

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

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

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

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Hotel quarantine: Isolation and brown paper bags

What's it like and what can you eat inside the UK's quarantine hotels?

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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.

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Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain

Irish freight is being shipped directly to Europe to avoid Brexit bureaucracy.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

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

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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'

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

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to inject £126m to boost traineeship scheme

Rishi Sunak to also launch a 'flexi-job' scheme so people can work for several firms at once.

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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'

Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden.

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Thursday, 25 February 2021

Shamima Begum: Supreme Court to rule on her fate

Five justices will decide later whether the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back into the UK.

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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.

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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand

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

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

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

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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

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

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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned

The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.

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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart

The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?

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Turkish police nab Iraqi IS suspect, rescue Yazidi girl



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Biden marks 50M vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office



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China's Xi declares victory in ending extreme poverty



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Germany prepares way for its troops to stay in Afghanistan



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Myanmar coup: What is happening and why?



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Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation



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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.

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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'

The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

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Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Asylum seekers rush to register for US border processing



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UN: Boat with Rohingya refugees adrift without food, water



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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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A year on, India's riot victims say justice still unserved



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Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation



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Myanmar coup: What is happening and why?



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9 women accused of suspected Abu Sayyaf suicide bomb plots



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Brit Awards change rules thanks to pop star Rina Sawayama

Pop star Rina Sawayama protested after being told she was "not British enough" for UK music awards.

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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards

The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

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

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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'

The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England.

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Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Boeing 777: Dozens grounded after Denver engine failure



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Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises specter of force



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Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years

Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found.

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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

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

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The Papers: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'

Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown.

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Wife of drug kingpin El Chapo arrested on US drug charges



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Mexican president defends costly pet building projects



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French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape



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Monday, 22 February 2021

Myanmar coup: Huge crowds mourn woman killed in protests



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Analyst: NY is getting more than Trump tax returns



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Schools reopening: How at risk are children?

BBC's Health reporter Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.

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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

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

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Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers

Sir Keir Starmer will be the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008.

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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

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

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Ford Recalls F-150 and Super Duty Trucks



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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

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

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Sunday, 21 February 2021

Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'

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

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Covid: Catch-up narrative putting 'huge pressure' on children, psychologists say

The British Psychological Society warns against reinforcing the notion that school pupils are "behind".

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Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds

A BBC Panorama investigation finds licensed firms involved in the dumping of rubbish.

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Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show

The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting.

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Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why

Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder.

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The Walking Dead cast on the final season of a global hit

The Walking Dead is back for a new season - but it's also the show's last.

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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

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

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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls.

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Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings

Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks.

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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

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

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'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'

BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them.

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Spurs have problems 'I cannot resolve' but are not in crisis - Mourinho

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Spurs "have problems I cannot resolve" but insists they are not in crisis after losing to West Ham.

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139-year-old house rolls to new San Francisco address



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Covid-19: PM to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown

All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.

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The Papers: 'March to freedom' and 'return to the great outdoors'

Monday's papers are dominated by the expected contents of the PM's road map out of lockdown in England.

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Saturday, 20 February 2021

Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began

The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses.

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Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?

Lockdown could slowly be lifted soon but what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions?

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The homemade special effects livening up lockdown

Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago.

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May Willis: 'I'm almost 111 and make the most of what I've got'

May Willis, from Bexhill, credits her long life to no smoking, no alcohol - and lots of chocolate.

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Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

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

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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'

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

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please

Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say.

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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

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

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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

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

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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

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

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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

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

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NASA's Perseverance sends pictures after landing



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The Papers: Jabs ‘for all adults’ by July and ‘free by summer’

Sunday’s papers are dominated by Boris Johnson’s pledge to offer every UK adult a vaccine by 31 July.

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

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

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Friday, 19 February 2021

Covid-19 lockdown: Britain's 'plague village'

Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping?

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The petrol that was poisoning children

How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK

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Week in pictures: 13-19 February 2021

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

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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

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

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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation.

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Disability and dating: 'I didn’t know what bisexual was'

People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education.

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Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird

The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening?

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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

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

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Alaska woman using outhouse attacked by bear



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The Papers: Sussexes lose royal roles, and lockdown exit plan

The announcement that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals dominate Saturday's papers.

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Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel's Tel Aviv



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9 Homes For Sale With Beautiful Workout Facilities



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Wales plans wider school return from 15 March

All primary schools could reopen fully if Covid cases continue to fall, under Welsh Government plans.

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

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Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection

In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate".

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Covid: Unblock logjam for new laws, senior MPs urge ministers

Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda.

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'We can't get a refund for our £980 flights'

Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund.

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No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations

This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say.

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NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars



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Biden: only one president I haven't spoken to



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The papers: 'Perseverance pays off' and 'foreign holiday hope'

Friday's papers carry images from Mars and report new data showing the early impact of vaccines.

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Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

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

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

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

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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'

The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business.

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

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

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Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work

The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated?

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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated.

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.

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The Papers: '£4,500 to get Covid' and 'parents test children'

Thursday's papers report the Duke of Edinburgh's admission to hospital, and new rapid school tests.

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Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

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

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Covid deaths: If you're feeling numb, you're not alone

"Compassion fatigue" is common among NHS staff, but many more of us could be feeling it right now

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Coronavirus: Should university students get a refund?

The pandemic has meant most students have been unable to go to lectures - so should they get a refund?

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Millions in Texas lose power during winter storm



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9 Statement Pillows To Brighten Any Home



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Special ops still bullish on new armed overwatch plane



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Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.

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Trump attacks "dour" leader McConnell

Donald Trump railed against senior Republican Mitch McConnell for implying he incited the Capitol riot.

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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

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

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US-led coalition: Rocket attack in Iraq killed contractor



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The papers: 'Ready, test, go' and 'roadmap revealed'

Wednesday's papers outline the potential route out of lockdown in England as 1.7 million are told to shield.

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Monday, 15 February 2021

Democrats Flirt with Destroying Another Senate Guardrail



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LAPD, police union outraged by report of Floyd 'Valentine'



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NYC subway stabbings suspect named and charged with murder



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Covid: Father and daughter to leave quarantine hotel after 'error'

They were told they could isolate at home, and no longer had to stay in the hotel for 10 days.

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Independent commission to investigate Capitol riots

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

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Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.

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The papers: 'Final lockdown?' and 'Royal soap Oprah'

Tuesday's papers report Boris Johnson's warning that England's current lockdown must be the last.

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Sunday, 14 February 2021

Serbia donates Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to North Macedonia



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UAE Hope mission returns first image of Mars



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2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump



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Israel, Cyprus reach tourism deal for vaccinated travelers



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Trial highlights: Acquittal, anger and a curve ball



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Covid-19: Hotel quarantine to come into force in UK

Travellers will pay £1,750 to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels.

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Claudia Lawrence: Father of missing chef dies aged 74

Peter Lawrence campaigned for families of missing people but never discovered his daughter's fate.

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Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

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

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The Papers: 'Jab milestone' and Harry and Meghan's 'joy'

A 15 million vaccinations landmark and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby news lead the papers.

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Firefighters battle Afghan-Iran border blaze for a 2nd day



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Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?



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Saturday, 13 February 2021

78-year-old woman dies after vaccination



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Endangered baby right whale found dead on Florida beach



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Trump impeachment: Key takeaways from defence case



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Devon twins celebrate 90th birthdays by moving in together

Pauline Vincent and Jacqueline Hetherington are living together for the first time since their 20s.

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Josh Warrington stunned by Mauricio Lara in knockout defeat at Wembley Arena

Josh Warrington falls to a stunning defeat as Mexico's Mauricio Lara causes a huge shock at Wembley Arena.

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Friday, 12 February 2021

China Mars mission: Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters into orbit



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Police emphasize clampdown on crowds as Mardi Gras nears



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Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target

The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday.

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Trump impeachment: Insurrection incitement charge a 'monstrous lie'

The ex-president's lawyers present evidence in the US Senate relating to the deadly Capitol riots.

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White House aide suspended for threatening reporter



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With More Vaccines Secured, Biden Warns of Hurdles to Come



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Yad Vashem concerned over Polish case against researchers



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Iran's Guard begins ground forces drill near Iraqi border



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TJ Ducklo: White House suspends aide for 'threatening reporter'

TJ Ducklo allegedly told Politico reporter Tara Palmeri: "I will destroy you."

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Newspaper headlines: A 'road map' out of lockdown?

As the UK nears 15 million vaccinations, the front pages examine when lockdown might be eased.

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Why Canada is falling behind in Covid vaccinations

The country is lagging in its vaccination plans amid a delayed delivery of doses.

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Thursday, 11 February 2021

The Sussex pensioner with a litter-picking 'obsession'

Ursula Pethick has been on daily walks, whatever the weather, determined to tidy up her local area.

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LGBT History Month: Newcastle artists reflect on movement in Pride project

Four artists create new projects based on their memories and views of the LGBT movement.

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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

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

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Biden calls for China review during first Pentagon visit



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At least 5 dead in massive crash on icy Texas interstate



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Officials: Chauvin was ready to plead to 3rd-degree murder



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Family, friends bid farewell to slain Lebanese publisher



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Saudi TV: Yemen rebel attack on airport sets plane on fire



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Israel's ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules



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Iran's Guard begins ground forces drill near Iraqi border



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Israeli commander says Hamas has amassed vast arsenal



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Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Covid: Prisoners like 'caged animals' in lockdown jails

Prisoners have been locked in their cells for 90% of the day during pandemic, the prisons watchdog says.

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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition

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

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EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London.

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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The Papers: 'Hols on hold' and over-70s 'must have jabs'

The transport secretary's warning that it is too soon to start making holiday plans features on many of Thursday's front pages.

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President Biden Is Keeping Schools Closed



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Covid-19: Kent variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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Brexit: Preserving NI protocol is 'the only way' forward, warns EU

The European Commission's vice-president says "swift solutions" must be found to "teething problems" in trade.

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Bruce Springsteen DWI: Singer charged with drink-driving

The US rock icon was arrested in November for allegedly driving while intoxicated, officials say.

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Everton beat Spurs in nine-goal FA Cup thriller

Bernard's extra-time strike settles a classic FA Cup tie as Everton edge past Tottenham into the quarter-finals.

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Tuesday, 9 February 2021

Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide



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Coronavirus: When will South Africa start vaccinating?



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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.

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'Revealing' the unseen virus on film

Nicola Muirhead's manipulated photos capture the isolation of living with the pandemic.

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The woman who live-tweets inquests

George Julian live-tweets inquests of people with learning disabilities and autism.

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Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'

NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.

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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney: Hollywood duo complete Wrexham takeover

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of National League club Wrexham is finalised.

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Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom

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Genocide trade bill row: Government sees off Tory rebellion

But ministers are accused of playing "appalling" games to avoid Commons defeat on the issue.

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The Papers: 'Travel crackdown' and cash for cladding crisis

The news that travellers to England could face up to 10 years in jail if they lie about high-risk journeys leads many of Wednesday's papers.

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Monday, 8 February 2021

Fauci warns against 2-dose regimen deviation



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Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted 'of their own accord'

They say supporters of the ex-president rioted of their own accord, ahead of his impeachment trial.

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Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs

Gender inequalities in the economy have been ignored during the pandemic, a Commons committee says.

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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.

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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.

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Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted.

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The Papers: Call to tighten borders and PM 'puts faith in Oxford jab'

Prof Jonathan Van-Tam's remarks that the South African coronavirus variant is no cause for panic feature on many of the front pages.

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Senate confirms former Obama chief of staff to oversee VA



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Parade of winter storms to persist in Midwest, Northeast



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Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival

The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants.

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Amazing escape as Utah avalanche buries snowmobilers

Dramatic video shows an avalanche burying a group of snowmobilers on the same day another slide kills four.

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Daniel Kinahan says drug gang claims a 'campaign' against him

Daniel Kinahan says his success planning world title fights led to false claims he runs a drug cartel.

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Sunday, 7 February 2021

Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame.

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Biden on school closures: "It is a national emergency"



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Marjorie Taylor Greene sees 24% approval from Republicans



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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.

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Covid: 'Clean up' awarding of contracts, says Labour

The party will call for tougher transparency rules for spending and criticise the pandemic response.

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Boohoo tells suppliers not to subcontract, raising job fears

The demand has caused concern among some suppliers about how they will pay to hire new workers.

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The papers: 'New jabs to beat variants' and 'Darcy's rage'

Plans to update Covid vaccines for booster jabs and the impact of Storm Darcy feature in the papers.

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Aids campaign: Thatcher 'fought against risky sex warnings'

Ex-health secretary Lord Fowler says the former PM had a "curious" attitude towards Aids awareness.

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Fort Hood Restricts Base Access After Shooting Incident



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