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Monday, 31 May 2021

"My landlord wants six months' rent upfront"



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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.

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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.

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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

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Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'

Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid.

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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.

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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

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Woman found naked in Florida storm drain is rescued again!



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Tarzan actor Joe Lara, 58, presumed dead in plane crash



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China-India clashes: No change a year after Ladakh stand-off



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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think



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'Gene therapy is a game changer for our son'

A five-month-old becomes the first person in England to receive a drug for a devastating disorder.

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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.

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Kingstanding stabbing: Hunt for attackers after boy 14, stabbed to death

Police say up to seven people ran off after the teenager was attacked in north Birmingham.

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Fears vulnerable children traumatised by pandemic

Social workers fear many vulnerable young people have slipped under the radar during the pandemic.

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Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.

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Sunday, 30 May 2021

Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

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Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

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NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.

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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.

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Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.

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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.

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More than 200 bodies found at Indigenous school in Canada



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BLM cofounder called for the end of Israel in 2015



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Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight



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Belarusian editor detained amid crackdown on journalists



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Two dead and more than 20 injured in Florida shooting



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Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali



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Saturday, 29 May 2021

Driver killed in Lexington County wreck identified by coroner



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More than 200 bodies found at Indigenous school in Canada



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Newspaper headlines: PM 'weds in secret' and Wuhan lab leak 'feasible'

The front pages are dominated by the 30-guest wedding of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.

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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

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How opera helped me come out as trans

Adrian Angelico is one of the few trans male opera singers in the world.

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Dogs rehomed: ‘She went from a defeated dog, to a great pet’

For dogs like June, a new home is a lifesaver - but more animals may need new homes post-lockdown.

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Covid: Teaching post-Covid patients to breathe again

A tai chi teacher found he was contacted by patients during the pandemic.

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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK

One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.

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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft

Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'heartache' filming farming TV series

The Grand Tour star is swapping cars for tractors as he embarks on his first solo TV show for Amazon.

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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare

Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process.

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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer

When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?

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Covid and jobs: Why are hospitality workers leaving the industry?

While employers hunt for chefs, waitresses and bar staff, some workers have called time on the sector.

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Thomas Tuchel's masterclass leaves Pep Guardiola in despair

The story of Chelsea's Champions League showpiece cast both managers as its central characters.

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'I made the best selection to win the game' - but did Guardiola get it wrong?

Pep Guardiola was pragmatic following Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, but was it one tinker too many by the City boss?

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Friday, 28 May 2021

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

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

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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.

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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.

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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.

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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.

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NTSB: Pilot error caused fatal helicopter crash in Bahamas



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Airport changes name after years of fighting over 'Orlando'



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Stocks rise as the economy shows more signs of improvement



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NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears

In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years.

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Festivals face 'another lost summer' without government safety net, MPs say

Many events can't proceed without government-backed cancellation insurance, a committee of MPs says.

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Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism

Nancy Kelley says she is excited about its path despite claims it is taking an "extremist stance".

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Mantuan roundel: UK places export bar on £17m artefact

Ministers want the unique 15th Century piece depicting mythical gods to be "saved" for the nation.

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Thursday, 27 May 2021

Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.

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Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel

Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.

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The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.

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Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.

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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

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Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months

People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn.

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The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.

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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

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5 key takeaways from AP's interview with Carlos Ghosn



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Feds: Semi driver who killed 5 kids lied on health forms



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Ohio announces 1st $1 million Vax-a-Million lottery winner



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Newspaper headlines: Doubt over lockdown easing as Hancock faces pressure

Friday's papers focus on warnings from the prime minister as fears grow over the Indian variant.

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Wednesday, 26 May 2021

Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers.

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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.

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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.

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The uncertain future of Britain's offices

UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.

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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.

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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.

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Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later

US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up?

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RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster

New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat.

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Mayoral candidate killed in Mexico; 34 dead so far



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Mississippi city honors Freedom Rider legacy 60 years later



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EU beefs up disinformation code to prevent digital ad profit



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China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market



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County lines: 1,100 people arrested in UK crackdown

Eighty drug dealing phone lines were identified and 292 weapons seized across the UK in a week.

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How patient 'tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm GPs

Patients struggling to get appointments as GPs report surge in appointments being booked.

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Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years.

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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.

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The Papers: Cummings 'rains fire' with 'pure revenge'

The papers react to claims from Boris Johnson's former top aide about the handling of the pandemic.

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Season without a trophy not a success - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts this season has not been a success for Manchester United but believes his squad has the right characters to do better next term.

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Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited

Rollout continues, with anyone in their 30s now able to get vaccinated in England.

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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.

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Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog

Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says.

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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.

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Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built

The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation.

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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.

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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future?

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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters

Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role.

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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it?

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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England

Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk.

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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

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Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'

Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

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UK accused of reintroducing virus restrictions on the sly



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GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden



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Myanmar's Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance



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Biden-Putin summit: Awkward conversation looms in Geneva



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Bitcoin Mining Council to report renewable energy usage



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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears



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The Papers: Lockdown 'farce' as vaccines 'hit new high'

The front pages look at updated travel advice for parts of England worst-hit by the Indian variant.

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Monday, 24 May 2021

Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.

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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?

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Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station

The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles.

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Iran agrees to extend deal on cameras at its nuclear sites



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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador's new leader faces uphill struggle



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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean



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'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online

Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss.

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UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'

The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away.

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Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume

The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance



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Nebraska inmates' fight to wed ends after one of them dies



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Judge digs into Apple app store policies as Epic trial ends



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Aircraft associated with military crashes in Las Vegas valley



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Teachers 'struggle to deal with classroom sexual abuse'

Teachers say they are not equipped to deal with peer-on-peer sexual abuse, as they have had no training.

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The Papers: Brits flock to Spain as EU leaders condemn Belarus

Tuesday's front pages look back at Covid deaths in hospitals and ahead to further lockdown easing.

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Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?

Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.

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Sunday, 23 May 2021

Bury Brexit hatchet and seize new opportunities, says CBI



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Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support

People in overcrowded homes will be offered alternative accommodation in a bid to improve compliance.

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Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased

Guidance now allows anyone to visit but care homes and councils will still make the decision.

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Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire

Stan Renton and his wife Audrey, have been heating their home with coal for their entire married lives.

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The couple who met on YouTube

Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.

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Derbyshire widow's plea for rule change on overloaded lorries

Denise Oscroft calls for change after seeing her husband Steven killed by a lump of concrete.

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Toronto lockdown: A year without indoor dining

What is the effect of one of the longest pandemic indoor-dining bans in the world?

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Why Indonesia's 'new Bali' is accused of trampling on human rights

Indonesia hopes for tourism but UN experts and locals allege land grabbing and rights violations.

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BLM activist Sasha Johnson shot in London



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Why Iceland's newest volcano is so unique



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Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps

The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children.

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Pollution: ‘We can smell and taste the traffic at school'

A primary school in Manchester sits on one of Europe's busiest roads where particle pollution levels exceed WHO limits.

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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday

A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.

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George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?

A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father.

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Michigan governor apologizes for social distancing blunder



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At least 2 dead, 12 injured at NJ party shooting



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Bury Brexit hatchet and seize new opportunities, says CBI

The CBI says burying the Brexit hatchet and focusing on new opportunities will benefit everyone.

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US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title

Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title.

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Covid: Sniffer dogs could bolster screening at airports

Trials suggest dogs could contribute to efforts to prevent the spread of Covid at mass gatherings.

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Saturday, 22 May 2021

GOP bemoans White House's $550B cut to infrastructure proposal



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Coronavirus in Africa: New variants are causing growing concern



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Study finds shocking benefit of lightning



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Column: Michael Cohen gets to laugh last



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Teen shot multiple times in parking lot in N. Harris County



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A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges



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Martin Bashir: I never wanted to harm Diana and don't believe we did

The journalist says he is "deeply sorry" to Princes William and Harry over the 1995 Panorama interview.

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'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'

A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked.

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Friday, 21 May 2021

'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.

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The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast

Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is just 10 years old and has already defeated a chess grandmaster.

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George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town

George Best was still only 28. A mercurial genius when on song for Manchester United, his next move was to Dunstable Town.

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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

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Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report

An inquiry into Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana in 1995 concludes that he acted in a “deceitful” way.

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Violence tests Biden's pullback from Middle East hotspots



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Korean firm to invest $10M, hire 285, to make battery parts



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CP urges Kansas City Southern to reject competing $33.6B bid



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US proposes tax of at least 15% on global corporate profits



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Delayed justice? One officer, 2 fatal shootings



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An ancient star casts new light on the birth of the universe



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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds

Humanitarian convoys arrive as Gazans take stock of the damage from 11 days of intense fighting.

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Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman

Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam?

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Covid-19: Sewage testing ramped up in England

Programme to test wastewater for the virus that causes Covid now covers two-thirds of England's population.

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Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert

The five-hour show stars Jorja Smith, Coldplay and Haim - all playing to a deserted Worthy Farm.

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Thursday, 20 May 2021

Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

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Severely ill - and still made to quarantine in a hotel

The law says some severely ill are exempt from hotel quarantine - but they don't always get a choice.

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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.

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Olivia Rodrigo has become 2021's biggest pop star - here's how

She seemingly arrived from nowhere, but the Drivers License singer has been preparing for this all her life.

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AP Interview: Hamas official says 'no shortage of missiles'



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Israel and Hamas approve ceasefire in Gaza



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Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire. Now what?



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WTO chief calls for diversification of vaccine production



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Elon Musk UK visit drives Tesla factory rumours



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Two killed as gunfire hits California party bus



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Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher

A study suggests that while the overall risks remain low, coronavirus may increase stillbirths.

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Contaminated blood inquiry: Matt Hancock to give evidence

The health secretary will face questions about compensation for victims of contaminated blood on Friday.

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Schools set to lose £118m funding for poor pupils

Pupils who became eligible between October 2020 and January 2021 will not now be counted until October 2021.

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Higher plastic bag charge comes into force in England

Single-use plastic carrier bags in English shops now cost 10p, twice the previous price.

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Author Hilary Mantel says UK needs written constitution

The Wolf Hall writer bases her views on Boris Johnson's 2019 attempt to suspend Parliament.

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The Papers: Princes' 'rage and sadness' at BBC 'lies' to Diana

The findings of an inquiry into a BBC interview with Princess Diana dominates Friday's front pages.

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George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'

George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020.

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Quiz of the week: Eurovision, Ariana Grande and the 99

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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India Covid: Dying mother's final message

Dimple Arora was a 34 year-old-dentist with everything to live for when she died of Covid-19.

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Wednesday, 19 May 2021

The Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia to avoid fighting

Thousands have fled intense armed clashes which involve Venezuela’s army and Colombia’s rebel groups.

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NI Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for 25-29 group

People aged from 25 to 29 years are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday.

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296 people donate organs in first year of new consent law

Max and Keira's Law presumes all adults in England as potential organ donors unless they opt out.

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'Levelling up' must be more targeted, say peers

Lords warn Boris Johnson's pledge will leave deprived areas "short-changed" if not focused correctly.

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Meet the YouTubers who stood for Mayor of London

Niko Omilana and Max Fosh are two prominent YouTubers who stood for London mayor at the election.

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Butlin's resorts back open for business

Butlin's holiday resort in Skegness, Lincolnshire, welcomed back visitors and staff this week.

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Sixteen-year-olds try to break into China's livestream market

Xiao Yu is hoping for a career in livestream selling, an industry expected to grow to a value of £200bn in 2021.

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Eurovision 2021: Covid upsets Iceland's live shows

Iceland's entrant Daði og Gagnamagnið will no longer be performing live at Eurovision.

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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.

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'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner

Kostas Plagos is excited for the city to reopen and customers to return to his curbside eatery.

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Small plane lands safely on Phoenix area freeway



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China on Mars: Zhurong rover returns first pictures



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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.

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Teachers' grades biased to more 'agreeable' pupils

Psychologists warn teachers' grades will be influenced by students' personality rather than ability.

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Latin jokes: How the civil service is posher than in the 1960s

A behavioural code makes it harder for working-class mandarins to reach the top, report says.

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The Papers: Holiday 'police' to visit homes amid travel 'chaos'

Some papers report fears over travel, while others look at the status of plans to end lockdown in June.

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Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Rape victims: Calls for pre-recorded evidence to be used in trials

Seeing defendants face-to-face in court causes unnecessary stress, the victims' commissioner says.

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Newspaper headlines: Holiday rules 'chaos' and PM Covid nurse quits NHS

Many front pages report on confusion surrounding the government's advice on international travel.

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George Floyd one year on: Reflections from the UK

The BBC's Adina Campbell speaks to people in Coventry about the legacy of George Floyd's death.

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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'

Mothers speak of their grief and fear after bomb blasts near a Kabul school killed at least 85 people, many of them schoolgirls.

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People pay to watch me play chess

With chess surging in popularity, a group of young, charismatic players have built huge audiences online.

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'Women are perfectionists - it can hold us back'

Anna Brailsford from Code First Girls on the personality trait she thinks holds women back at work.

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Robot artist Ai-Da self-portraits go on display

Self-portraits by Ai-Da, an artist android, go on display at the Design Museum in London.

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Covid India variant: Where is it, how does it spread and is it more infectious?

B.1.617.2 is dominant in some parts of the country - but it doesn't have to be cause for panic yet.

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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims

Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.

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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection

Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month.

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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook

The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats.

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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay

Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people.

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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds

On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony.

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What's the future of work: Home, office or something new?



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Arizona auditors backtrack, say no election data destroyed



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Mark McCloskey files to run for U.S. Senate in Missouri



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Covid-19: Thousands head overseas on holiday as rules ease



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UK farmers sound alarm over Australia trade talks



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Unpublished hospital patient safety reports exposed

BBC Panorama finds dozens of reports into concerns over hospital services have not been made public.

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UK government to pay older farmers to retire

Older farmers will be paid to retire under a UK government scheme to bring new blood into the trade.

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UK must do better over electric cars - MPs

They're still too expensive and there are not enough charging points, a report warns.

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Monday, 17 May 2021

Authorities: 3 arrested in taxi driver's slaying in Georgia



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Tennessee gov signs transgender 'bathroom bill' for schools



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US stocks fall further from records amid inflation fears



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Covid-19: Thousands head overseas on holiday as rules ease



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Kid reporter who interviewed Obama dies at 23



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AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics



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Russia spy chief suggests West behind SolarWinds cyber-attack

Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC in a rare interview about 2020's SolarWinds cyber-attack in the US.

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Newspaper headlines: Fears over variant spread as millions reunited

Many papers report fears that the Indian variant could delay the planned end of lockdown in June.

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Powerful portraits of girls on the cusp of adolescence

Carolyn Mendelsohn spent six years photographing dozens of girls aged between 10 and 12.

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Working from home: 'Why not work in the car?'

A support worker who relocated her office to her car during lockdown says she plans to stay put.

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Mental health and pregnancy: 'I couldn't hold my baby for more than a minute'

A mental health crisis during pregnancy 'broke my brain' and left Seaneen unable to hold baby Jack.

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Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father

Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives.

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Medical cannabis 'saved my life'

A student tells how medical cannabis means she is no longer living in pain.

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How US police training compares with the rest of the world

Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.

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Sunday, 16 May 2021

Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City

Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble.

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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated

After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east.

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Rubio raises UFO concerns in "60 Minutes" interview



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London protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza



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Campaign launched to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

People across the UK are encouraged to "plant a tree for the Jubilee" to mark the Queen's 70-year reign.

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Covid-19: Thousands set to jet overseas on holiday as rules ease

Holidaymakers from England, Scotland and Wales are now able to travel to 12 "green list" countries.

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The cost of calling out a 'rape joke'

One Malaysian teenager has braved a backlash for her principled stand.

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Lebanon in free-fall: 'For me, the country now is a large jail'

With the local currency losing 85% of its value, Lebanon's economy is disintegrating.

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Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign

The video-sharing site will pay for ads on buses, billboards and its own site to promote vaccination.

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Telling the tales of the northwest Highlands

New documentary explores what life is like for people in remote Scotland.

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Lockdown easing: How to socialise without breaking the bank

If your bank balance is looking anything but healthy right now, this might help.

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Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?

High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools?

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The app that lets you pay to control another person's life

NewNew aims to connect artists with their fans who can vote on aspects of their work and daily life.

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Films, exhibitions and more things you can now see

Indoor entertainment venues in many areas can now reopen, so what's on and how will they work?

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'My exhausting smear test battle'

Transgender men, such as Laurie, are not automatically contacted for potentially life-saving smear tests.

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Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him

Eurovision's highest-scoring winner Salvador Sobral says he now has to go his own way and set new goals.

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Frankie Morris: Three arrested after teen's disappearance

Frantisek "Frankie" Morris, 18, was last seen near the Vaynol Arms, Pentir, Gwynedd, on 2 May.

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Texas' 'Go Topless Jeep Weekend' ends in nearly 100 arrests



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US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom'



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London protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza



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China successfully lands rover on Mars



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Covid: A tenth of Britain's restaurants lost during pandemic

As bars, pubs and restaurants get ready to welcome customers back indoors, some will not be reopening at all.

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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.

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The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals

Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris.

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Driving Japan's first bullet trains

The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964.

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Ben Kielesinski: The man who took the world on an adventure

Throughout Covid Ben Kielesinski has taken his TikTok followers on trips around Vancouver.

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Patricia Gray: ‘I have fostered more than 60 children

A woman from County Londonderry has fostered more than 60 children over the last 14 years.

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How do you convince people to have babies?

As China and the US look set to shrink in population, what can they do to encourage people to procreate?

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Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked

We examine false and misleading claims from both sides that have been shared widely on social media.

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Herdwicks: The 'smiley' sheep that shaped the Lake District

Saved from demise by Beatrix Potter, the Herdwick breed is synonymous with the lakes' landscape.

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Torlonia marbles: 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'

For years a priceless sculpture collection lay hidden behind a door on the staircase leading to David Willey's flat.

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Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)

A year ago, the US economy tanked. Will it return to normal once the pandemic is over?

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Eurovision 2021: How this year's acts are aiming for a Covid-safe contest

The acts of this year's Eurovision have been navigating a global pandemic to take part in Rotterdam.

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Chelsea women: Why Emma Hayes is the driving force behind success

The Chelsea women's coach is hoping for a historic win in tonight's Champions League final.

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Friday, 14 May 2021

Rough sleepers in England to get £203m funding to help them off the streets

But the number of people helped by the funding "will only scratch the surface", charity Crisis warns.

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Stefanik says Republicans are unified in working with Trump



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US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom'



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Wastewater is 'polluting rivers with microplastic'



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Colorado ends most COVID-19 limits, lifts mask order



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Israeli ground forces are attacking Gaza, Israel says



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Teen girl found in boat drifting for three weeks at sea

Aicha, 17, was making the journey from Ivory Coast to Europe for the "chance of a better life".

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A lost whale - 6,000 miles from home

A grey whale called Wally is lost in the Mediterranean - far away from its home in the Pacific. Why?

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Experts warn extreme weather could cause 'climate trauma' pandemic

Mitzi says she has "climate trauma" because of the typhoons that have repeatedly flooded her home.

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Liz Cheney: Why her sacking by the Republican Party matters

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains the decision to dismiss the congresswoman from her party leadership role.

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Eurovision 2021: From child refugee to Swedish pop star

"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give."

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Week in pictures: 8 - 14 May 2021

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

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TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media

As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances.

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Drain-spotting: The people who keep their minds in the gutter

"Abstract flowers in an otherwise arid field": a world of artistry, history and surprising beauty.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?

Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead.

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Theatres in England get ready to reopen, but fear a Covid plot twist

Which shows are opening from Monday, will audiences return - and could the comeback be short-lived?

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Is there a future for Alex Salmond?

The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end?

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Thursday, 13 May 2021

Singer-songwriter Yola: From sofa hopping to Nashville

The singer-songwriter got stuck in Nashville, USA, during the pandemic.

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Africa's top shots: 7-13 May 2021

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

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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict

Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates.

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DUP leadership: The city at the centre of the unionist universe

As the DUP prepares to select a new leader, Chris Page says the party has detected worrying signs.

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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong

A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market.

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Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts

The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built.

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Face masks in labour: 'I feared I would vomit'

Women giving birth are exempt from face mask rules - but not all maternity staff know the rules.

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'Overcoming my silence as a child led me into speech therapy'

Niamh Foy was unable to speak to classmates at school, but finding her voice led her to help others.

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Building's hard problem - making concrete green

Concrete accounts for 8% of carbon dioxide emissions, but some firms are hoping to cut that down.

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Husband of ex-DA avoids jail time in Los Angeles gun case



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Swing-voter focus group says ousting Liz Cheney is a mistake



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Kerry: US weighs sanctions on China solar over forced labor



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Venezuelan opposition says talks needed to resolve crisis



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West and rights groups accuse China of massive Uyghur crimes



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Covid vaccines have saved 11,700 lives and 33,000 hospital admissions

Most deaths prevented were in the over-80s, and far fewer over-75s went to hospital, an analysis found.

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Covid: £13.5bn needed to help pupils catch up, report says

The Education Policy Institute also calls for a longer school day and summer activities.

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Howard Beckett: Labour suspends union official after Patel tweet

Howard Beckett had apologised for posting that Home Secretary Priti Patel "should be deported".

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Mary Beard's 'retirement present' to fund students

Historian and TV presenter is paying for scholarships to widen access to classics beyond "posh" people.

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The papers: Cameron's grilling and race to stop India variant

The former prime minister facing questions over the his lobbying features on several front pages.

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Wednesday, 12 May 2021

US petrol supplies tighten after Colonial Pipeline hack



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Pakistani PM: No talks until India restores Kashmir autonomy



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Taliban capture Afghan district ahead of Eid ceasefire



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4 subway station attacks within hours



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California likely to keep some mask mandates, governor says



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Turkish FM in Saudi Arabia to mend ties amid regional shifts



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US inflation sees biggest jump since 2008



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Times Square shooting: Suspect arrested in Florida



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North Carolina House approves bill to limit teaching of race



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Latest 737 Max problem sets back Boeing airplane deliveries



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US environmental agency releases climate report delayed by Trump

The report says the impact of climate change is being felt by Americans "with increasing regularity".

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Courts could punish paedophiles on intent not harm

Under the plans judges could treat offenders caught in stings the same as those who harm real children.

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Covid vaccines: Mixing increases reports of mild side-effects

Researchers are still analysing whether injecting two different vaccines leads to better protection.

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Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Bystanders stop man who stabbed 4 at New Zealand supermarket



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Liz Cheney says Trump and GOP backers threaten democracy



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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years



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Louisiana Democrat sworn into Congress, replacing Biden aide



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Liverpool City Council: Staff at council feared speaking out

Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out.

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Universities could face fines over free speech breaches

Universities in England could face fines if they fail to protect free speech on campus under new legislation.

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The Latest: Israeli aircraft strike another building in Gaza



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Suit: Workers lured from India paid $1.20 per hour for years



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Leading Tories back Gordon Brown’s plan to save the UK



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Ukraine charges Putin ally Medvedchuk with treason



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Offshore wind project seen as key to clean energy gets OK



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'Monster': 7 life sentences for ex-hospital worker in deaths



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The papers: Queen's Speech 'backlash' and Fred West cops dig

Many papers react to the Queen's Speech as some report on a search for possible victim of Fred West.

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Monday, 10 May 2021

'Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression'

Nick Ray says he finds relief on the sea, enjoying close encounters with seals and dolphins.

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How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health

Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them.

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'I'm ashamed my father was a Capitol Hill rioter'

Robyn knew her dad was immersed in right-wing conspiracies - then she saw him under arrest on 6 January.

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What chicken, ketchup and chlorine have in common

The pandemic has helped create some surprising shortages - and people are scrambling.

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The volunteers using 'honeypot' groups to fight anti-vax propaganda

Volunteers are busting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories with decoy Facebook groups.

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Northern Ireland abortion: 'Real lives and situations' behind new drama

Lola Petticrew plays a pregnant schoolgirl whose mum faces prosecution after buying abortion pills.

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Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power

Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.

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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years

Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning.

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Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader

Police in Colorado say the body of Amy Carlson was mishandled, leaving her family appalled.

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Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people

In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.

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The Queen's Speech 2021: what time is it on and what to expect



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Nepal prime minister loses confidence vote in parliament



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India's Covid crisis: The newsroom counting the uncounted



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Boeing's 737 Max aircraft under scrutiny again



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