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SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8



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Covid: Care home isolation rule axed for low-risk trips in England

The rules will be relaxed in England - allowing for trips without 14 days' quarantine afterwards.

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South Asians in UK at greater risk from Covid

People from an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi background suffered more, the Lancet study shows.

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Clubbing returns: 'This is the best day of my life'

For the first time since the pandemic began, a nightclub opens its doors.

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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'

The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".

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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?

The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.

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Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims

It would see an online book of remembrance installed in a new structure at the cathedral.

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Wood burners: Sale of coal and wet wood restricted in England

Owners of wood burners and open fires will need to burn cleaner alternatives as new rules come into force.

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Why is this the 'most instagrammable' bird?

How a study designated the rare, odd-looking frogmouth the most instagrammable of avian species.

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HMS Unicorn goes under the microscope for preservation project

A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.

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Planning my 'big Greek wedding' in a pandemic

Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021

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

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Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple

"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."

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Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict

A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.

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Domestic Abuse Bill: For these victims, a new law is long overdue

The landmark Domestic Abuse Bill became law this week. Two survivors describe what it means for them.

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Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?

Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend.

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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'

Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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Thursday, 29 April 2021

Judge won't block Arizona Senate's 2020 election recount



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Talks with Sahel extremists: Taboo, or a path toward peace?



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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021



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Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate massive art trove



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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.

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India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country



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Modified mosquitoes to fight illness in Florida Keys



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Lady Gaga: Five arrested in dognapping case

Police charge three with attempted murder and robbery and two more as accomplices in the case.

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The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims

Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.

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Sainsbury's: Cost of Covid has been high



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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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The Troubles: Searching for the 'angel' who saved my life

Peter was shot and paralysed during Northern Ireland's Troubles. He is now hoping to find Betsy, the nurse who helped him through that time. But it has been more than 40 years without any contact.

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Silverdale stink: 'My house and children's toys all smell of landfill'

Residents living near a Silverdale landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.

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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

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2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'

Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.

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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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Why virtual away days may be here to stay

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.

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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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Tim Scott: Republican senator giving rebuttal speech to Biden



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UN calls on countries to take action to prevent drowning



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Cheney: 'Wishful thinking' by Trump she won't seek 4th term



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Videos show police fatally shooting 22-year-old



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Genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida



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US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran



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The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'

The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.

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Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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UN faces tough task to get Cyprus peace talks restarted



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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world



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NYC mayor criticizes Supreme Court gun case



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The Papers: 'PM urged to come clean' and 'June olé days'

The papers report more claims in the Boris Johnson's flat row - and the return of Spanish holidays.

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Monday, 26 April 2021

Firefighter who became defining image of mountain gorse fire

A photo of firefighter Hayley Agnew became the defining image of the Slieve Donard gorse fire.

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Belfast girl goes from Park Runs to being world's fastest at 12

Belfast girl Emer McKee says she just tries to "run as fast as I can" after setting a new world 5km record for a 12-year-old.

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The biggest surprises of Biden's first 100 days in office



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Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed



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Is Biden too boring for Republicans to beat?



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UAE urges Israel to stop Jerusalem violence in rare rebuke



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Police seek attacker who kicked Chinese American man in head



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EU chief felt 'hurt,' 'alone' at meeting with Turkish leader



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Leaked recording of Iran's top diplomat offers blunt talk



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Spokesman: Israel to deport dozens of African Hebrews



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Woman involved in fatal crash, on probation for 2014 death



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Texas Capitol staffer alleges being drugged by lobbyist



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Man killed by LA police had been shot by officers before



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Indonesian brigadier general killed in 2-week Papua clash



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'Pop' fans: Biden kids, grandkids part of White House scene



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The Papers: 'Boris on ropes' and new 'let Covid rip' claim

Tuesday's papers report controversy around the prime minister over comments allegedly made last year.

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Sunday, 25 April 2021

Older workers 'see biggest jobs fall since 1980s'

There were 109,000 more jobless older workers between December and February than a year ago, a report says.

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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.

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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.

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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?

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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system

Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.

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On another lonely Anzac Day, solitary memorials stand out



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India Covid: Patients struggle at home as hospitals choke

India's Covid sick struggle to get treatment at home due to black marketing of oxygen and drugs.

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Covid-19: Vaccine rollout in England extends to 44-year-olds

The NHS plans to set out when 40 to 43-year-olds will be invited for the jab "in the coming days".

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Shops, pubs and pools reopen in Scotland

Travel restrictions are also eased, allowing people to travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK.

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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.

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The Papers: 'PM under pressure' and 'India at breaking point'

Several front pages continue to focus on questions facing Boris Johnson over the renovation of his Downing Street flat.

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'We do like a rave!' Inside the UK's last lesbian bars

There are only a few fixed lesbian venues left in the UK, and they are having to adapt to keep going.

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’

Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.

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Cladding victims ‘let down by the system’

Bassel lost his flat in the war in Syria and is now at risk of losing everything again, as a victim of flammable cladding.

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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.

The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.

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Saturday, 24 April 2021

Man killed when vehicle falls on him at Spring auto shop



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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'

Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.

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Protest in Yangon ahead of regional summit on Myanmar crisis



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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets



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Australia and New Zealand commemorate war dead on Anzac Day



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Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival



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Number 10 fears Dominic Cummings bombshell dossier



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Oscars 2021: Stars prepare for in-person ceremony

The 93rd Academy Awards take place on Sunday night, from multiple locations around the world.

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Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months

The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers.

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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest

Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.

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TikTok: 'My nan has helped me get millions of views'

Lewis Leigh, 19, has attracted 1.2m followers on TikTok - with a little help from his family.

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Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

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How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home

The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'fences'

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

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Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?

As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations.

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The Voice: Grace Holden tells of opening up about her grief

Grace Holden found talking about her mum's death hard - until she opened up about it on The Voice.

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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave

Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.

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Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?

There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity.

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Friday, 23 April 2021

Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'

The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.

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Resilient redwood forest a beacon of hope for California



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Bodies found in desert in 1980 ID’d as woman seeks parents



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US lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines

The officials said it was important for women be told about that potential risks of the jab.

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Covid: 'Smell training' recommended for lost sense of smell

About one in five people say they still cannot smell properly eight weeks after a Covid infection.

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Brexit: UK and Australia agree 'vast majority' of trade deal

A full trade agreement in principle should be agreed between the UK and Australia by June

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Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since coup

The Jakarta regional summit will be Min Aung Hlaing's first trip since the army took power in a coup.

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The Papers: Cummings' 'war' with PM and 'No masks by summer'

Saturday's front pages focus on former No 10 adviser Dominic Cummings' attack on the prime minister.

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Two 13-year-old boys desperate to get a vaccine

Vaccines are currently unlicensed for the under-16s and it's up to individual doctors to decide.

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George Floyd: Black Lives Matter protesters react to Chauvin conviction

Two young women who demonstrated after George Floyd's death react to Derek Chauvin's conviction.

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Iceland volcano eruption: Music video and wedding filmed at Fagradalsfjall

How an Icelandic band and a marriage ceremony made the most of spectacular scenes at Fagradalsfjall.

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Tokyo Olympics: The challenges of training in a Covid pandemic

Athletes tell us what it's like training for the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

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

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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?

This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.

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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.

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Working abroad: 'The pandemic just made it harder'

With global travel restrictions, Covid has had a huge impact on the lives of those working abroad.

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Thursday, 22 April 2021

European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?

There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.

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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?

With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?

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Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'

Clinics say more patients are needing help after going to unaccredited people during lockdown.

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Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground

A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly.

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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site

A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.

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Oscars 2021: Why the Academy needs to recognise casting directors

Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.

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What is conversion therapy?

"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned.

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Durham woman charged in fatal stabbing of boyfriend



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EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses



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ECB head: Europe "on crutches," still needs robust stimulus



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One Covid vaccine cuts infection risk in all age groups

Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people.

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Post Office scandal: Postmasters await Appeal Court ruling

A group of 42 people hope their convictions for stealing money from the Post Office will be quashed.

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Alexei Navalny urged to end hunger strike immediately

Russia's opposition leader could die, warn the doctors who had treated him before he was jailed.

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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'

A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.

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Charities sound alarm over buy-now-pay-later debt

The Citizens Advice network says people often regret using the increasingly popular payments method.

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The Papers: Cummings accused of leaks and beaming Prince Louis

Friday's papers report on No 10 sources accusing ex-aide Dominic Cummings of leaking the PM's texts.

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Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Church shortlists for senior posts 'must include ethnic minorities'

Failing to act would have "devastating effects" on the future of the Church of England, a report says.

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Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer

The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change.

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ASMR: Why is it being used more in the music industry?

Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry.

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Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained

BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.

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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?

The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.

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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

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Could this lidless paper cup cut coffee waste?

A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.

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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of

The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.

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Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?

Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.

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Cornyn, Abrams spar over race and Georgia’s voting law



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First batch of COVID vaccines lands in opposition-held Syria



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UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis



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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action

Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.

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Dyson lobbying row: Labour calls for probe into PM texts

The party wants a thorough investigation into Boris Johnson's conduct, amid a row over lobbying.

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Employment: North and Midlands 'leading jobs recovery

Several areas now have more job vacancies than before the pandemic, a study finds.

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The Papers: George Floyd's legacy and EU 'to welcome tourists'

No one story dominates the papers, but some reflect on racism in US after Derek Chauvin's conviction.

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Is this the end of line for the landline phone?

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost.

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Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.

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Climate change: Growing doubts over 'chip fat' biofuel

A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel.

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Newspaper headlines: Super League 'in tatters' and Chauvin found guilty

Wednesday's front pages continue to chart the fate of football's "crumbling" European Super League.

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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.

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Derek Chauvin conviction: 'This is monumental. This is historic'

The conviction of the police officer for the death of George Floyd has been hailed as a watershed.

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Cornyn, Abrams spar over race and Georgia’s voting law



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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93



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The beauty ideal fuelling an illicit drugs trade

For Altou, a 19-year-old model, having a ‘slim thick’ body is the key to getting more likes and more work.

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London elections: 'I don't feel welcome in this city'

Accessible transport campaigner Katie Pennick says a lack of progress by consecutive London mayors has left her feeling "unwelcome".

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Surfer reunited with big wave board discovered 2,700km away

Danny Griffiths was stunned when a surfboard he had lost four years earlier turned up 2,700km away.

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Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China

Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show.

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CEO Secrets: 'No money is better than the wrong money'

CEO Augustin Celier says he was tempted by a €500,000 loan "but it could have ruined our company".

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‘My sister took her life waiting for abusive ex-partner to face trial’

Gemma Robinson died just days before she was due to see her ex-partner in court.

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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots

A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.

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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.

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Egypt says 11 killed in train crash north of Cairo



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Mass fossil site may prove tyrannosaurs lived in packs



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5G: Rural areas to be allowed taller and wider masts



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Covid: Police watchdog says officers confused by unclear pandemic laws

A major review of policing during the pandemic says officers regularly struggled to enforce restrictions.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Great game robbery' and 'red card from Wills'

Opposition and anger towards the European Super League plans dominate Tuesday morning's front pages.

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Are black women getting enough support for mental health?

Black women are more likely than white women to experience common mental health problems.

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."

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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.

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Sunday, 18 April 2021

Libya: Ten years on the front line

Our correspondent on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.

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Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft.

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The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues

People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill?

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Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision

Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.

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Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?

Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign?

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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?

Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.

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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.

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Pig's head left at former home of Chauvin defense witness



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Protests erupt after police killing of San Francisco man



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Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister



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Suspect still at large after mass shooting in Kenosha



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Covid-19: How India failed to prevent a deadly second wave



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Low-deposit mortgage scheme is launched

First-time buyers will get cheaper deals if they can stretch to a bigger deposit, analysts say.

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Clergy speak out over 'racism in Church of England'

Some staff who complained of racism within the Church have been paid off to "buy their silence".

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Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row

The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014.

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Big Ask: Children in England asked their hopes for post-Covid future

Millions of children in England will be surveyed in an attempt to tackle "generational problems".

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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’

The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.

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Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work'

A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public.

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Saturday, 17 April 2021

Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.

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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again

Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.

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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims

Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.

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Justice Department sues Roger Stone over $2M in unpaid taxes



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Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?



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Israel says it will 'definitely' stop Iran from getting bomb



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California woman says she drowned children to protect them



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Russia arrests two alleged Belarus coup plotters



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US says Russia was given Trump campaign polling data in 2016



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House GOP takes cash from casino mogul accused of misconduct



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Police ask for help identifying Portland, Oregon, rioters



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Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill



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Police: Driver throws bleach, Molotov cocktail at NY officer



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Salisbury poisoning agents 'linked to Czech blast'

The Czech Republic has expelled 18 Russian diplomats in retaliation following the explosion claim.

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Covid: Gig with no social distancing to be part of government pilot

Ticket-holders for the outdoor concert in Liverpool will have to provide proof a negative test.

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Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.

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Another great Hamilton lap & another political row - all is well in F1

When the car performance isn't as dominant as it once was, the Hamilton factor keeps Mercedes on top.

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Andrade beats Williams to retain world middleweight title

Demetrius Andrade defends his WBO world middleweight despite a spirited challenge from Liam Williams.

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‘I can’t believe Guardiola didn’t start his best team’ - BBC pundits on end of Man City quadruple bid

BBC Sport pundits reflect on Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final win against Manchester City and assess whether Pep Guardiola got his tactics wrong.

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Friday, 16 April 2021

Covid-19: Vaccine passports 'unethical', church ministers warn

More than 1,200 ministers have written to the PM warning Covid certificates are a "form of coercion".

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Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks".

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Pakistan briefly blocks social media amid anti-France rally



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Surge in violence rattles Haiti as poverty, fear deepens



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EXPLAINER: What Chicago boy's death says about foot pursuits



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AP Interview: Beijing says US 'too negative' toward China



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California woman says she drowned children to protect them



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Judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell's motions to toss sex charges



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On the front line in eastern Ukraine

The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists.

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Hijab regulations: Two women's experience

Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 April 2021

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

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Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’

This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer.

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Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe

The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in.

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Cinema and big event organisers targeted by extreme anti-vax activists

Large events are going ahead this weekend as part of trials to reopen the economy, but some are receiving hate for participating.

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Pub and shop staff: 'Please be nice to us this weekend'

Newsbeat hears from staff heading back to work after four months away.

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20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?

The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost.

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Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'

Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales.

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Thursday, 15 April 2021

Hundreds pay respects at funeral of slain US Capitol officer



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Navy decommissions ship destroyed by fire



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What's behind the China-Taiwan divide?



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Adam Toledo: Chicago releases video of police shooting boy

Adam Toledo raises his hands but does not appear to be holding a gun in the moment he was shot.

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US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks

Dozens of entities are targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections.

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Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire risking it all by speaking out

Opposition newspaper owner Jimmy Lai was arrested under Hong Kong's new national security law.

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Scotland eases rules on travel and meeting up

The Scottish government says the lockdown changes are designed to help reunite families and close friends.

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Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers

Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018.

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TUI says summer holiday season can be saved

The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout.

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Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict

Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Caterpillar trademark.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Brothers apart' amid Queen's 'final tribute'

The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral plans - and the choreography of the procession - make the front pages.

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Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole

Catherine was a big believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, but has since stopped believing in them.

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Cages around houses: Life at Belfast's peace wall

There are over 20 miles of peace walls - or peace lines - across Northern Ireland.

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Scottish election: How independence could be key to how people vote

The BBC’s Connor Gillies takes a look at how the upcoming elections in Scotland could affect the likelihood of an indyref2.

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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success

The country's vaccination rollout is one of the fastest in the world, so why are Covid cases surging?

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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.

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Health anxiety: The fear of illness making people quit jobs and move home

For some people, Covid has fuelled a debilitating mental health condition known as health anxiety.

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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.

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Lateral-flow tests: What are the risks and benefits?

What are the risks and benefits from using wide-scale lateral-flow tests?

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Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way

Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras.

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Wednesday, 14 April 2021

Mexico moves to require biometric data from cellphone users



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Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry

As MPs announce another inquiry into the Greensill row, David Cameron suggests he will co-operate.

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Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct'

There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.

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Chauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says

An expert called by the defence says drugs and heart problems contributed to George Floyd's death.

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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban

A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.

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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression

A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant.

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Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were recommended "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" in the search feature.

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Charity shops tell donators: 'Think before giving'

Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.

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Officer wounded in school wasn't shot by student's gun



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Texas truck driver indicted in deaths of 8 migrants in crash



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No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz



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Myanmar charges doctors over civil disobedience protests



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A bitter custody battle and 3 young lives lost in California



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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleaze is back' and a 'grand line-up' of royals

The David Cameron lobbying row and a new image of Prince Philip and family feature in the papers.

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Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Software fix planned for Mars helicopter



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'Mix and match' UK Covid vaccine trial expanded

Using different shots for the first and second doses might give better protection, say experts.

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Black youth unemployment 'hits 35% in pandemic'

Young black people three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, new research shows.

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Seven things you might not know about Brick Lane

From corpses on horseback to a market selling lions - the varied history of London's Brick Lane.

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Mexico arrests 30 marines over disappearances in Tamaulipas



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Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter air zone



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Syrian leader sacks Central Bank chief amid currency crash



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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleazy access' in lobbying row and 'thirst in the queue'

The papers cover new revelations over David Cameron's lobbying and the easing of virus restrictions.

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'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse

Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre.

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Lockdown learning 'made me feel a lot more confident'

Teenagers are due back in school next week but despite the challenges, some benefited from lockdown learning.

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Meet the songwriters who told pop stars: 'Don't steal from us'

A group of writers are exposing the dirty business of making pop hits, and campaigning for change.

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Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok

The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on.

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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'

A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased.

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CEO Secrets: 'Taking risks is how we found our edge'

Public relations firm boss George James thought clients would be put off by his youth but turned his weakness into a strength.

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Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title

LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge?

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Monday, 12 April 2021

Two million displaced in Ethiopia: Three questions on Tigray



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'Skilled predator' FBI boss harassed 8 women, watchdog finds



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Pakistan police arrest radical Islamist party head in Lahore



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Vatican same-sex ruling dismays some Catholics



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Sputnik vaccine helping Russia regain LatAm foothold



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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus



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Fox stands behind Tucker Carlson after ADL urges his firing



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Tensions rise in water battle along Oregon-California line



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Cressida Cowell: Children's Laureate leads call for £100m primary school library fund

Cowell and other leading writers want yearly funding to aid primary school libraries post-pandemic.

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Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.

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Covid: 'The world through my eyes is different'

Usha Mistry has very limited sight and is worried about having to move around London as lockdown eases.

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Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher

The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.

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The anti-vax movement targeting German children

An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.

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'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'

Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time.

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What is Ramadan and when is it?

Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.

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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic

Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.

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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.

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Sunday, 11 April 2021

Prince Philip: Politicians around UK to pay tribute to duke

The Duke of Edinburgh's death will be marked in Westminster, Holyrood, Cardiff and Stormont.

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Markus Söder joins German chancellor race

Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel.

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Ukraine says 1 soldier killed in east as tensions rise



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Egypt prosecutors find gross negligence behind train crash



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Prosecutors seek 5-year term for ex-leader of neo-Nazi group



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Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims



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Top official admits Chinese vaccines have low effectiveness



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Thailand hits new daily record with nearly 1,000 virus cases



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Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama claims one-shot victory at Augusta National

Hideki Matsuyama holds on to win the Masters by one shot and become the first Japanese man to claim a major title.

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Cyclone Seroja: Storm makes landfall in Western Australia

The storm made landfall late on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes without power.

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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space

The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.

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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'

Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives.

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Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street

Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.

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The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing

The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.

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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis

A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum.

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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists

Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.

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Saturday, 10 April 2021

NRA trial opens window on secretive leader's life and work



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Musk statement on Tesla production raises questions



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Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits

Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits

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Myanmar junta attacks again as spokesman defends crackdown



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Indonesia quake kills 8 in Java, jolts Bali; no tsunami risk



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Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city



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Saudi Arabia says it executes 3 soldiers for 'high treason'



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Iran enforces 10-day lockdown amid fourth wave of pandemic



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Matt Hancock had 'private drink' with David Cameron and Lex Greensill

An ally of Matt Hancock tells the BBC he "acted in entirely the correct way" after the 2019 meeting.

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Gyms re-opening: 'Everyone's raring to go - but take it slow'

Gyms open in England this week, but people should "take it slow" to get their fitness levels back.

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Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance

Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.

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Prince Philip: The Royal Navy years

Prince Philip's Royal Navy years were a defining experience, and led to him meeting Princess Elizabeth.

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Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs

Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my favourite food'

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

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Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years

The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.

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Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation

A round-up of the latest false and misleading posts about Covid-19 going viral on social media

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‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’

Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary.

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Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate

Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.

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'Modest trailblazer' Blackmore says National triumph was 'beyond belief'

The rise of jockey Rachael Blackmore - the modest trailblazer who made Grand National history

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Inmate charged in Iowa prison deaths had threatened before



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US: California militia members tried to thwart killing probe



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Cuban migrants arrive on shore in the Florida Keys



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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?



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Myanmar junta attacks again as spokesman defends crackdown



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GOP ousts Kansas Senate leader charged with DUI from post



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Prince Philip: What are the plans for his funeral?

What happens next in the days leading up to the ceremonial funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh?

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Race report: Boris Johnson urged to withdraw 'whitewashing' inquiry

An open letter signed by 20,000 says a report into racial inequality "provoked national indignation".

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LS Lowry Beach Scene bought for £162,500 for Berwick-upon-Tweed

The "matchstick figures" artist, better known for his industrial scenes, used to holiday in Berwick.

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Covid-19: Ireland adds 16 countries to hotel quarantine list

Travellers from the US, Canada and France are among those who will be required to stay in hotels.

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Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds



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Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end



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China report accuses US of causing humanitarian disasters



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