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Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

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'

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

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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

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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Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?

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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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Feds: Owners must get helicopter wreckage off Alaska slope



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Swiss hostage in Mali: Remains of missionary identified



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Woman killed after shooting gun in Indonesia's police HQ



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Brazil's military chiefs resign in dispute with Bolsonaro



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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths



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China's Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions



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Brazil: Political crisis and Covid surge rock Bolsonaro



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Minimum wage rises for two million workers

Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out.

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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'

Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories.

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Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Court lets woman's defamation suit vs. Trump proceed again



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2 ex-Texas sheriff deputies indicted in Black man's death



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Florida man guilty of setting store on fire during unrest



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Palau president visits Taiwan despite Chinese pressure



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Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns



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Hungary first in European Union for vaccinations, and deaths



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Pakistan PM to India PM: We too want peaceful relations



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Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions

People seen as clinically extremely vulnerable are still being told to take precautions over Covid.

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Brazil military chiefs resign in new crisis for Bolsonaro

It comes amid a cabinet reshuffle as Jair Bolsonaro fights to contain a crisis over his leadership.

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'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England

The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans.

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The Papers: Diverse UK 'hailed' and 'keep your cool'

A government review's finding that the UK is a model on race for other countries is among the front-page stories.

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What did we learn from Scotland election debate?

The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed.

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Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked

Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health.

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Monday, 29 March 2021

AP Interview: Japan urges EU to ensure stable vaccine export



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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.

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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.

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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.

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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea

The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.

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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'

A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition.

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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

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'

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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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

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

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic

A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.

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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.

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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

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

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

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

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Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers



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Sunday, 28 March 2021

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

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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2 tugboats deploy to Egypt's Suez Canal as shippers avoid it



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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

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

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

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

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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

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2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at convenience store



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Infant found alive after Egypt building collapse



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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England

People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules.

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Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection

A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK.

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Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment

Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say.

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

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

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'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame

Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.

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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

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

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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

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

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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.

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Saturday, 27 March 2021

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders have condemned the country's military after the deadliest day since last month's coup.

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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

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

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

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

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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

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

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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.

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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform.

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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'



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Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'

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

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Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'

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

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Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF

Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years.

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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet

Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group.

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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.

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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book

A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old.

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Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?



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Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister

Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn.

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Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release

Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday.

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Ethiopia says Eritrea agrees to withdraw troops from Tigray



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Biden responds to North Korean missile test



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Ted Cruz mocked for midnight visit to Rio Grande



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Ruling denying adoption by same-sex Nebraska couple reversed



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Big Dan Rodimer goes full cowboy ahead of Texan congress run



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Russia trolls Suez Canal with northern 'alternative'



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Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics

The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules.

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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

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

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The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'

Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday.

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Thursday, 25 March 2021

Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'

Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?

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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

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

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Biden’s Woeful Press Conference



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Family of teen who choked on chicken nugget gets $2 million



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Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'

An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested.

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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims

Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools.

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Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'

Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn.

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Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'

Many say key risk assessments have either not taken place or have not been acted on.

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The glaring omission in Biden's first press conference



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Biden: 'My plan is to run for reelection' in 2024



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Biden readies for 1st news conference, White House tradition



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Covid: 'Stay-local' rule in Wales to end from Saturday

Wales will be the first UK nation to scrap travel restrictions since lockdowns were re-imposed.

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The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'

People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages.

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Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Scotland election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

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

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Chauvin trial: What do we know about the jury?



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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find

Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered.

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Lawmakers frustrated over delay in Census redistricting data



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Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche

Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland.

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First southern US state scraps the death penalty

It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment.

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The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK

Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry.

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Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties

Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years.

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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab

Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic.

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Iran road accident kills at least 14, including 8 children



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Biden Cabinet near complete but hundreds of jobs still open



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North Korea launches missiles, but U.S. still wants to talk



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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

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

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Kill the Bill Bristol protests: police action at demo

Police officers move in to disperse demonstrators protesting at the new police bill.

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Monday, 22 March 2021

Fed's Powell: Public should understand risks of Bitcoin



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'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off

Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School.

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Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day

Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment.

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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'

Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home.

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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules

Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit.

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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown

Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown.

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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal

Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second division.

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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres

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

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Sunday, 21 March 2021

Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic

People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black.

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

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

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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

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

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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

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

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Wandering walrus who fell asleep and had to go with the floe



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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab



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The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures

Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages.

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees



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How to Clean a Ceiling Fan in 3 Simple Steps



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United States-China talks sink to war of words



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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab



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Saturday, 20 March 2021

Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape

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

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Miami Beach declares spring break emergency



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Biden falls walking up the stairs to board Air Force One



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Wary Philippines says 200 Chinese vessels at disputed reef



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Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'

A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

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

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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

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

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How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?

The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women.

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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

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

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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

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

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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

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

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Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader

Supporters and critics assess Sir Keir's leadership, against a backdrop of the Covid crisis and party wrangles.

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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

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

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The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'

The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers.

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Indonesian Muslim body clears AstraZeneca use in emergency



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Feds want to fix canal, but Nevada town lives off the leaks



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3 killed, 1 injured in mass shooting at SW Houston apartments



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Friday, 19 March 2021

2 journalists detained as Myanmar junta clamps down on press



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Despite ties, UAE stays clear of Netanyahu election maneuver



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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

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

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The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'

Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.

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Long dormant volcano comes to life in southwestern Iceland



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Biden Falls Three Times Walking Up Steps to Air Force One



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Yemeni rebel offensive threatens camps of those who fled war



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Girl, 12, found shot to death in Montgomery Co. home



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Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree

The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears.

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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'

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

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Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball

A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry.

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Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Reed accused of sexual misconduct



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Biden falls walking up the stairs to board Air Force One



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Taliban expect US withdrawal, vow to restore Islamic rule



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Mexico launches crackdown on migrant smuggling



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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik

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

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Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend.

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Rangers player says opponent's denial of racism is 'a lie'

Rangers' Glen Kamara insists he was subjected to "vile racist abuse" by Ondrej Kudela and says the Slavia Prague player's denial is "a complete utter lie".

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Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'

Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer.

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Thursday, 18 March 2021

Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks

Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on

A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed.

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Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help

The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed.

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How Covid has changed where we want to live

Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

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

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House scuttles GOP attempt to boot Swalwell from intel panel



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Storms send TV anchors scrambling off set in N Carolina



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Man seriously injured in apparent road rage incident in NJ



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Who deserves credit? Biden leans into pandemic politics



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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape

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

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British Airways joins rush to expand remote working

The airline is exploring the sale of its huge Heathrow Airport HQ as part of flexible working plans.

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The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril

Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers.

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Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic

Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says.

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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.

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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days

Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.

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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

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

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In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived

Photographer Laura Page challenges the stereotypes of age.

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Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem

Bristol's Dolphin School has redesigned their emblem because of its association with Edward Colston.

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Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order

Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place.

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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

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

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Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more'

Trampolines can be fun, but for those with physical and learning difficulties they can also offer a gravity-free way to exercise.

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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

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

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'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'

After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.

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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

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

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'We are hungry': Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis



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The Papers: EU will 'grab your jabs' and tough migrant stance

A UK-EU row over Covid vaccine supply leads many papers, while new asylum seeker rules also feature.

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Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured



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Libya profile - Timeline



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As endangered birds lose their songs, they can't find mates



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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

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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Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee

MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand.

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Universities told not to swamp courses with students

With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued.

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What we wish we'd known about infertility

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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Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'

A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others.

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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown

The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.

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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

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

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Biden tells Central American migrants: "Don't come over"



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Biden Planning First Major Tax Hike Since 1993: Report



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Kentucky House passes new rules for filling Senate vacancies



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Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags

Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area.

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Oliver Campbell: Calls to review 30-year-old murder conviction

Oliver Campbell should have his conviction quashed over an unfair confession, his solicitor says.

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Newspaper headlines: PM attacked on China and Duke leaves hospital

Prince Philip features on several front pages, as does criticism of Boris Johnson's "soft" line on China.

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Monday, 15 March 2021

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

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

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Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'

Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.

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'The last year for theatre has been hell'

One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.

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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

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

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New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood

Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction.

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Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise

Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care.

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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

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

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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

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

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Why are flowers getting more expensive?

Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.

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'I don't really know the people I star with'

Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

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

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So you want a career in building computer games?

A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

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

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Newspaper headlines: UK defends Oxford jab and vigil policing fallout

Decisions by EU countries to pause the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads the papers.

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Sunday, 14 March 2021

Curlew: Urgent work needed to save 'loved' endangered bird

A new project is aiming to aid the recovery of the curlew, with its numbers in steep decline.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

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

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?

Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

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

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

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

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Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria

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

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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain

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

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Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys

The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions.

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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.

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Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards

Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors.

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Axios' Jonathan Swan on Biden's silence on Gov. Cuomo scandal



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Readers write: Unexpected connections, and an excellent issue



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Grammys 2021: Early prizes go to Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish

Beyoncé picks up her 26th Grammy, while Billie Eilish wins a prize for her Bond theme.

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Lockdown locks gone as salons in Wales to reopen

One salon owners says some of her clients burst into tears on being told they were reopening.

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The Papers: 'Shaming of the Met', and chief 'refuses to quit'

Fallout from police's handling of the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard dominates the papers.

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Match of the Day 2: Watch Erik Lamela's 'rabona' goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal

Match of the Day 2 pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas analyse Erik Lamela's incredible 'rabona' finish against Arsenal.

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Saturday, 13 March 2021

Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song

The singer-songwriter on movie music magic, award recognition and proving herself as a No.1 artist.

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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

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Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts

The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts.

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Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?

Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Stimulus checks are already out the door



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French actor strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony



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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.

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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.

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2,000 flights canceled in Denver as heavy snowstorm arrives



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FA Cup final and World Snooker Championship on list of pilot events to test return of fans

The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are among the proposed pilot events to test the return of big crowds to venues this year.

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The Papers: 'Police clashes tarnish vigil', and Kate's tribute

Gatherings to remember murdered Sarah Everard dominate Sunday's front pages.

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Westwood leads DeChambeau by two at Players Championship

England's Lee Westwood takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into the final day at the Players Championship.

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Marvin Hagler: Boxing legend dies aged 66

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66, said the American's wife.

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'We would love to play like that every game' - Jones after dramatic England win over France

Head coach Eddie Jones says England wish every game was as entertaining as their win over France, but his side must learn to win ugly as well.

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Friday, 12 March 2021

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

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The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’

Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed.

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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021

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

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Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage

The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track.

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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

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

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

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

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Mexico spurns endangered porpoise, may seek to blame US



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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'

Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

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Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change

There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash.

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Vermont's Peter Hall, US court of appeals judge, dies at 72



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Fire at French cloud computing firm disrupts websites



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Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.

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Newspaper headlines: Vigils 'to defy' ban and Easter jabs for over-40s

Developments in Sarah Everard's murder case and the planned vigils are carried in Saturday's papers.

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Cartoon SuperTed set for new animation series

The teddy with magic powers was a favourite among royal princes and a generation of children.

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Thursday, 11 March 2021

Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips

The BBC One series is returning with James Bond cars, mid-life crises and all-British locations.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.

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China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image

"One Country, Two Systems" was an experiment centred on the defining ideological divide of our time.

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Local givers rise to the COVID-19 challenge



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Beth Moore, famed Bible teacher quits Southern Baptists



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The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back

The Sarah Everard case and Prince William's response to the Sussexes' interview dominate the papers.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'ignored claims SNP MP groped staff'



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Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed

People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf.

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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home

The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.

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Twins peak with more born than ever before

One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds.

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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

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Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery

The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.

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Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens

Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK.

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BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans

The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK.

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Emaciated and entangled humpback whale gets help off Hawaii



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Cumbria coal mine: 'Increased controversy' prompts public inquiry

Ministers were warned the proposal is damaging the UK's reputation ahead of a major climate summit.

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Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Monster storm to bring several feet of snow, tornado threat



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Could Capitol rioters sue Trump for legal costs?



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The papers: Sarah Everard case and 'fury' over nurses' pay

Most of Wednesday's newspaper front pages lead on the latest developments in the Sarah Everard case.

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Timeline of Japan's triple disasters 10 years ago



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Report: Police chief violated bias policy by mocking Asians



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Mauritius pumps fuel from Chinese ship that ran aground



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