Kraft Heinz to invest in the UK to make tomato ketchup

The US company says the $199m plan is one of the biggest investments in UK manufacturing since Brexit.

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Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests.

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Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given.

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Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.

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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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Saudi Arabia: Authorities defend mosque speaker restriction

Authorities say they have imposed a maximum volume following complaints from the public.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough

Germany is sorry for the massacres but the lack of reparations has angered targeted communities.

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

Nomads along the India-China border in the Galwan Valley are still living under the shadow of war.

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Argentina stripped of Copa America tournament

The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament.

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Hong Kong offers top bank executives quarantine exemptions

Senior executives who are fully vaccinated can apply to be exempted from a 21-day hotel quarantine.

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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam to test entire city amid new variant fears

13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed.

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Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England - meet Ollie Robinson

Pace bowler Ollie Robinson on being sacked, why his mum is nicknamed 'Richie Benaud' and how his dad beat him to an international call-up.

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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam tests entire city amid new variant fears

All 13 million people of Ho Chi Minh City will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed.

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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.

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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.

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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.

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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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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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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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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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Somersham headless bodies were victims of Roman executions

A dig finds an "exceptionally high" number of executed bodies at a farm that supplied the military.

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'Optimism' Glasgow restrictions eased next week

The deputy first minister says he is hopeful the city will see Covid restrictions eased before the Euro 2020 tournament.

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France manhunt for armed ex-soldier who fired on police

Authorities tell residents to stay indoors as police hunt for the man who opened fire on police.

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Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City midfielder fractures nose and eye socket

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne suffers fractured nose and eye socket in Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.

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Osaka lets racquet do talking to reach French Open second round

Japan's Naomi Osaka puts the controversy over her refusal to speak to the media to one side as she starts the French Open with a straight-set win.

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Israel politics: Lapid nears coalition after Netanyahu fell short

Israel's opposition parties are close to a coalition agreement to form a "government of change".

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France manhunt for armed ex-soldier who fired on police

Authorities tell residents to stay indoors as police hunt for the man who opened fire on police.

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Poots: European Union treating NI as a political play-thing

The new DUP leader Edwin Poots has accused the European Union of damaging the NI peace process.

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Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials

Industry-wide shortages mean the builders' merchant will charge more for cement, chipboard and paint.

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Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation.

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Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in qualifying

Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier dies in hospital from injuries he sustained in a crash during Saturday's qualifying session in Italy.

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Nashville hat shop faces backlash for selling anti-vaccine Nazi Jewish star

The Nashville shop apologises after it used a Nazi symbol to spread a "not vaccinated" message.

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Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.

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Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation.

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Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.

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South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'

South Western Ambulance Service blames "extreme pressures" for extended wait times for patients.

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Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines took to the streets in cities across Brazil.

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Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City

Like N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's Kai Havertz had a key role in Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan to win Saturday's Champions League final, says ex-Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown.

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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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Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.

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Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

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Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

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Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president

The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process".

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Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake

Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east.

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Footage shows US flight attendant being attacked by passenger

A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.

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Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

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CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.

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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.

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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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Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China.

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The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land

Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave.

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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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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine

Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.

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Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son

Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir.

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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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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.

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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

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Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons

Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic.

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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

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Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions.

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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

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Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting

Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.

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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.

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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.

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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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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

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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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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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Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders

Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are.

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Houghton, Weir and Ingle in GB squad for Olympics

England captain Steph Houghton is among those selected for the Team GB squad at this summer's Olympic Games.

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New players? And what about Pogba? The major decisions facing Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ambitions beyond a Europa League final, but has numerous issues to solve first.

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Ohio announces winner of first vaccination lottery

A suburban Cincinnati woman wins the Midwestern state's first $1m (£700,000) Vax-a-Million prize.

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Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack

The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team.

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Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus.

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HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report

The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says.

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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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Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight.

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Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion

Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test.

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Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support

The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK.

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GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'

Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices.

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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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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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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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'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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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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'Massively risky' & a 'cultural reboot' - how Solskjaer is proving his critics wrong

As Manchester United prepare to face Villarreal in Wednesday's Europa League final, BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impact as manager.

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Mr X, Bitcoin and fleeing the country - inside cricket's fight against corruption

Alex Marshall used to investigate corruption within the police force. Now he catches cricket's match-fixers.

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Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan

Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.

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Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges

The New York jury will decide whether to indict the ex-president on criminal charges, local media say.

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China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market

It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods.

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Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges

The US singer is accused of two counts of assault at a concert in the state of New Hampshire in 2019.

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Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk.

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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.

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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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France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer

French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine.

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Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt.

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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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Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems

The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic.

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Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.

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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd midfielder 'honoured' by Eric Cantona comparison

Bruno Fernandes speaks to BBC Sport as he prepares for Manchester United's Europa League final against Villarreal on Wednesday.

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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears

Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds.

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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

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Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label

It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media".

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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

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Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.

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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

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UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw

This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.

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Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers

After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague.

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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption

Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

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Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?

Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus.

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Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research

A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated.

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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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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

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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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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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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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Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI

A Covid-19 traffic light system for foreign travel will also come into effect on Monday.

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Japan mass vaccinations begin in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge

The vaccination drive in Tokyo and Osaka comes as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to cope with cases.

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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.

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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.

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Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen

"Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her death were among items taken.

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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.

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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.

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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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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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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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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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Children speak of sickness and 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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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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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.

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Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom

As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.

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Atletico edge Real Madrid to Spanish title

Atletico Madrid edge city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title in dramatic fashion by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid in the final game.

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Rural crime: Bodycams for farmers as they fight rural crime

Police are helping farmers in north Wales to use technology to tackle thefts and scams.

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Eurovision 2021 in pictures: The best of the ceremony

A look at some of the acts who performed on stage at this year's show in Rotterdam.

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Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations

Social media conversations on Israel-Gaza are changing, but why are many celebrities still staying quiet?

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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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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.

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Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones

Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended.

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Postcards: Londoners' lockdown secrets revealed

Eleanor Tattersfield sent out postcards asking people to divulge their lockdown secrets.

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‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’

Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic

BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.

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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

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Jon Cruddas: Labour guru's plan to win back the working class

Veteran Labour thinker Jon Cruddas says the answer to the party's woes is staring it in the face.

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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.

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How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation

'Miss? What's a duck?' The question that convinced one school to adopt nature-friendly learning.

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Pregnancy after baby loss: 'We felt guilty for being excited'

After losing their son hours after he was born, Iona and Luke had mixed emotions about getting pregnant again.

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India coronavirus: A tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.

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History-chasing Mickelson takes one-shot lead into US PGA's final round

Phil Mickelson takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the US PGA Championship as he bids to become the oldest major winner.

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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.

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Koori Mail: Thirty years of reporting on Aboriginal Australia

The Koori Mail, Australia's only fully Indigenous-owned and managed newspaper, is turning 30.

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Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.

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Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria

Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him.

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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.

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Covid vaccine: 32 and 33-year-olds in England now invited to book

One million more people will get text messages inviting them to book the first dose of their vaccine.

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Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says.

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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein.

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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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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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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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Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease

"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

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Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'

Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis.

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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?

Videos of people sticking magnets to their arms where they claim they’ve had the Covid vaccine have gone viral. We debunk this so-called magnet challenge.

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Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest

After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the live show.

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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

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'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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Tennessee cops mocked dying man's plea: 'I can't breathe'

"Help me," pleaded William Jennette as officers restrained him, "they're going to kill me."

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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

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Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles

A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm.

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'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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A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests

Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country.

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Parkrun resumption delayed after fewer than half of venues approved return

Parkrun will not resume on 5 June after fewer than half of its venues approve the return of the 5km runs.

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Covid-19: Stillbirth risk may increase with virus and retail sales rebound after lockdown

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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Mayhill: Swansea rioters face robust action, police vow

One man spoke of how a "mob" turned on him, throwing bricks at his family and their home in Swansea.

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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

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Oti Mabuse and Arlene Phillips to stage Cher musical

The Strictly dancer and ex-judge will stage the musical, which has already been a hit on Broadway.

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Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague

Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013.

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Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor.

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Windrush victims still waiting for compensation - watchdog

Campaigners have raised concerns about the low number of compensation payments to victims.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prince Harry says heavy drinking masked pain of mum Diana's death

Prince Harry also says he was willing to turn to drugs to cope with grief, and had panic attacks.

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Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans.

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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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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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Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

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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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Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard

As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka.

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Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.

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Nord Stream 2: Biden waives US sanctions on Russian pipeline

The US also waives sanctions on a Putin ally who leads the firm behind the Nord Stream 2 project.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.

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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission.

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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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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission.

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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic.

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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike

Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday.

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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?

They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.

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Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott

The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses.

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Google AI tool can help patients identify skin conditions

The tech giant says its "dermatology assist" tool can recognise 288 different skin ailments.

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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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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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Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair

Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana.

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Covid: Government criticised over pre-pandemic planning

Ministers failed to prepare for a threat on the scale of the pandemic, the spending watchdog says.

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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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Six announcements from Google developer conference

Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting.

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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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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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Covid-19: Vaccine call amid variant fears and 'signs of recovery' in job market

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

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UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March

The jobs market is showing "early signs of recovery", with the number of workers on payrolls rising.

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Climate change: Ban all gas boilers from 2025 to reach net-zero

A ban on gas boilers from 2025 is one step to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, say energy experts.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Universities keeping lectures online into autumn term

A student petition calls it "ridiculous" as some UK universities keep lectures online for next term.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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More than a billion sparrows in the world, study finds

At least 50 billion individual wild birds are on the planet, including 1.6 billion house sparrows, scientists say.

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The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa

For the first time ever, a Samoa election was tightly contested - and it's a woman who came out top.

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Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch

The famous rock formation has collapsed due to natural erosion, Ecuador's environment ministry says.

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Coronavirus: Ministers to step up vaccine take up calls amid variant fears

Matt Hancock is urging anyone who is unsure about having a Covid jab to "look at the situation in Bolton".

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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.

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Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income

The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.

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Long Covid pay decision for key workers could take a year

There is increasing concern about financial support if people can't return to work.

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Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern

Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill.

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Green light for 'net zero' equivalent for nature

The government is expected to announce a legally-binding target for 2030 to halt nature loss.

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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.

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Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts

A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way.

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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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Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross

Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.

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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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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.

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Covid: More than 6,000 vaccinated in Bolton over variant

Thousands of people got jabs in Bolton over the weekend as the town battles the Indian variant.

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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out.

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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.

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Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species

An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile.

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Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow

The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok.

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Covid-19: PM's caution as lockdown rules ease and foreign holidays return

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

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Brexit: UK proposes new Irish Sea food checks from October

The details are contained in a roadmap shared with the EU, which has been seen by the BBC.

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm

Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998.

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Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona

Chelsea concede four goals in the first 36 minutes as Barcelona blow them away to win the Women's Champions League final.

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out.

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UK plastic waste being dumped and burned in Turkey, says Greenpeace

Greenpeace says it found plastic waste from UK supermarkets dumped and burned at numerous sites.

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India.

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.

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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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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.

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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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Myanmar military take rebel town of Mindat, Chinland

Anti-military activists in the town armed themselves following protests against the February coup.

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John Kerry: 50% carbon emission cuts to come from technology 'we don't yet have'

The US climate envoy says half of reductions to reach net zero will come from technology "we don't yet have".

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Perfectly reasonable for me to forward on PPE offer - Matt Hancock

The health secretary defends his role in helping a former Tory minister try to secure a PPE deal.

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Chelsea can become European powerhouse, says captain Eriksson

Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson says winning the Women's Champions League final against Barcelona can help the club become "a European powerhouse".

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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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Covid: Hancock confident jab works against Indian variant

The health secretary also says people aged 35 and over in England will be offered the vaccine this week.

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ICYMI: DJ set in the clouds and Harry Potter in NYC

Here's some news from this week that you might have missed.

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'It's our time in Europe' - Chelsea's Hayes relishing Barcelona final

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says "it's our time" to win the Women's Champions League.

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'So happy I can't begin to describe it' - Leicester revel in first FA Cup triumph

Leicester captain Kasper Schmeichel says his joy at leading them to a first-ever FA Cup is "indescribable" after beating Chelsea.

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Covid-19: India travel ban defended, and virus experts on Monday's reopening

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy

Players from dozens of Sunday league teams will pay tribute to Jordan Banks, who died on Tuesday.

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Major incident declared in Lancashire after suspected gas explosion

Ten fire engines were sent to the Heysham in Lancashire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Covid-19: No 10 defends India travel ban timing amid variant fears

As the Indian Covid variant spreads in the UK, doctors raise concerns about Monday's easing of rules.

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Property in Wales: Buying a home 'unachievable' for many

Nearly half the homeowners helped by the Help to Buy scheme earn at least £40,000, a report says.

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Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race

Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote.

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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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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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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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Israel-Gaza: What the law says about the fighting

Are Hamas and Israel acting within international law?

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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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Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues.

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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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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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Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache

The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives.

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Biden revokes Trump order to punish statue vandals

Also scrapped is a Trump plan for a sculpture garden to US heroes, such as Whitney Houston.

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache

The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives.

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China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars

The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces.

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Lourdes: Pilgrims flock to French sanctuary online in their millions

With travel limited, millions are joining e-pilgrimages to a cave famed for its miraculous healings.

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Chile indigenous: Time to make our voices heard

Members of indigenous groups in Chile will be represented in the constitutional convention.

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China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars

The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces.

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Last Debenhams stores close their doors

After 240 years of trading, the department store's remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time.

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China uses Uyghur forced labour to make solar panels, says report

A report says 45% of the world's supply of a key panel component is obtained by a system of coercion.

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White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses

In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.

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Pokémon card sales at major US retailer halted over security fears

A major US chain acts after a customer pulled a gun in a fight over the collectible trading cards.

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UK troops seize IS weapons in Mali operation

A UK task force arrived in the West African country last year as part of a UN peacekeeping mission.

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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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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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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day

More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and seven have died in Israel since Monday.

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Parents seek second inquest into baby's hospital death

The original inquest found Hayden Nguyen died of natural causes, despite the hospital admitting errors.

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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day

More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and seven have died in Israel since Monday.

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Covid crisis grips crowded Kolkata

Kolkata, one of the most densely-populated cities in India, hasn't escaped the Covid-19 surge.

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WCMX: The backflipping wheelchair star helping others

The first Australian to land a wheelchair backflip shares his skills to help others overcome obstacles.

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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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Covid in Bolton: What's causing the spike?

The town has seen a sharp spike in Covid cases - driven by the emergence of the Indian variant.

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MPs urge Boris Johnson to deliver on social care reform vow

It comes after the Queen's Speech failed to give detailed proposals for the new system.

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SNP holds Airdrie and Shotts seat in by-election

Anum Qaisar-Javed wins the seat for the SNP after holding off a challenge from Scottish Labour.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of 'verbal assault' on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly shouted at the Democrat in a Capitol Hill corridor

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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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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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'I have no food': What it's like to live inside Cambodia's Covid red zone

An estimated 120,000 people live in red zones in Phnom Penh, where they say food and help, is scarce.

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Colombia protesters: 'We're not scared anymore'

Protests in Colombia are in their third week with demonstrators saying they plan to carry on.

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St Paul's Cathedral could close without tourism cash

The world-famous cathedral has seen its finances devastated by the pandemic.

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Covid-19: Covid's lasting impact on NHS and mix-and-match vaccine effects

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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How viral pianist with dementia is helping others

When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.

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The NHS Covid legacy - long waits and lives at risk

One in four hospitals sees long waits balloon, as NHS warned backlog will take years to tackle.

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Chinese county bans birthday parties in bid to be frugal

The rules only apply to all communist party members, civil servants and village organisation leaders.

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Sydney casinos to ban cash after money laundering scandal

It comes after an inquiry found evidence of criminal activity and money laundering at Australian casinos.

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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists.

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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists.

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David Cameron to face MPs over Greensill lobbying

The former prime minister will be asked about his messages to ministers on behalf of the finance firm.

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Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m

The US state's governor tries to boost flagging demand for jabs with government-funded cash prizes.

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What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians?

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the reasons behind the increased hostilities in the region.

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HS2 high-speed rail project begins underground tunnel

At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project.

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Uyghur imams targeted in China's Xinjiang crackdown

China has targeted Muslim religious leaders, according to a new report, charging many with extremism.

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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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Colonial Pipeline: US fuel firm resumes service after cyber-attack

Colonial Pipeline warns it could take days for delivery supply chain to return to normal.

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Covid: The race to vaccinate the world

What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending lockdowns.

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Falkland Islands: Veterans reunite after almost 40 years

Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.

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The plasterer redecorating domestic violence survivors' homes

Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.

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Eid: 'You can be Muslim and still enjoy playing football'

For young Muslim footballers like Omar and Rahma, it's vital that faith and football go together.

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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx

Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.

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I love being a mogul: The Hollywood stars going into business

With the pandemic shutting down Hollywood over the past year, actors have been starting companies.

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St Vincent: 'Without music, I'd be dead'

Inspired by her father's release from prison, St Vincent says her new album feels like a lifeline.

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Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words'

The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia.

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India coronavirus: 'My city is under siege from Covid'

The BBC's Vikas Pandey has called Delhi home for more than a decade - but Covid has changed everything.

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Female football fans share experiences of abuse

Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender.

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Furniture Poverty: millions living without essential items

In the UK more than two million people experience furniture povert yet it’s rarely spoken about.

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Freemasons: Young people 'on waiting lists' to join notoriously secretive society

The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.

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Accessibility and outdoor socialising: 'I feel unwelcome in my own city'

Pippa Stacey, 26, faces "all kinds of obstacles" as venues sprawl on to pavements.

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What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they?

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

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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic

Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.

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CEO Secrets: 'Master every aspect of your business'

Windfarm CEO Sarah Merrick says being involved in all areas of her business has paid dividends.

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Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost

The government's new budget boosts childcare and women's health, but critics say more reform is needed.

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Liz Cheney faces vote to remove her from Republican leadership

In an impassioned speech on the eve of the vote, Ms Cheney trained her fire again on "liar" Mr Trump.

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Biodiversity: Throwing money at schemes ineffective - charity

Many internationally funded conservation schemes are underfunded and ineffective, researchers conclude.

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Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study

Researchers gathered data on violence-related injuries from 133 NHS centres in England and Wales.

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Social media firms could face fines over harmful online content

The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate.

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The Brits 2021: Great show, shame about the videos

Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances.

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Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finish

The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.

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'Talk to me': A train driver asking men to open up

A tragedy inspired Scotland's only woman freight train driver to get men talking about mental health.

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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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Colorado gunman killed six at party 'as he was not invited'

The man who shot his girlfriend and five relatives at a birthday celebration had "control issues".

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President Biden's claims on the US economy fact-checked

The president is hailing his economic progress since he came to office. We look at some of his claims.

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Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost

The government's new budget targets women's health and childcare, but critics say more reform is needed.

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As India halts vaccine exports, Nepal faces its own Covid crisis

The landlocked country, which relies on India for medical supplies, is seeing a dramatic rise in cases.

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The Zimbabwe bill that could outlaw 'unpatriotic acts'

Activists fear the proposed measure could limit the freedom to criticise the government.

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China: Census reveals slowest population growth in decades

The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies.

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Ahmaud Arbery: US state of Georgia abolishes citizen's arrest law

Georgia becomes the first US state to make the move, which was spurred by a black man's shooting.

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Biden denies benefits are holding back job-seekers

The US president rejects claims that unemployed Americans have less of an incentive to find work.

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Brit Awards: Stars descend on London for in-person awards

The show takes place on Tuesday, with live performances from Dua Lipa and Headie One.

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Disbarred Jonathon Seed wins Wiltshire PCC race

Jonathon Seed withdrew from the Police and Crime Commissioner election due to a driving conviction.

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Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says

Legal action in the UK seeks compensation from Apple for high prices from a lack of competition.

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Car insurance: 170,000 claims linked to 'crash for cash' gangs

Villagers are advised to be vigilant about Bradford and Birmingham, where scam hotspots are located.

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'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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Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf

The Pentagon accuses Iranian boats of acting "aggressively" near US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan prepares for Eid, rattled by India's second wave

As its neighbour succumbs to a devastating Covid crisis, fears rise in Pakistan in the run up to Eid.

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