Online grooming: 'My modelling job turned out to be a gang rape trap'
The NSPCC said the coronavirus lockdown has created "a perfect storm" for online grooming abusers. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Monday, November 30, 2020
Vulnerable children in lockdown 'national concern'
Ofsted's annual report warns of children out of sight and in danger during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lq2VzM
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Covid: Dr Scott Atlas - Trump's controversial coronavirus adviser - resigns
Dr Atlas clashed with other scientists after questioning the need for masks and other measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36paQs...
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Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks
The move could leave the firm on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Immigration: Visa applications open under UK's post-Brexit system
Applications open for points-based visas to work from 1 January, when free movement from the EU ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Lung damage 'identified' in study
Researchers are to investigate whether young people and those not in hospital could be affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HStA...
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‘I would be dead' without Burnley vicars
A church in Burnley has seen ‘unprecedented demand’ for help during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oaXcjc
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Climate change: Temperature analysis shows UN goals 'within reach'
Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqZev...
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Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021
Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lpMym...
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Christmas tree sales boom as people decorate early
It's a bumper year for British tree growers as customers look for some early festive cheer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lovca...
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National Theatre launches paid streaming service for filmed plays
The closed venue's pay-per-view platform hosts filmed plays starring the likes of Dame Helen Mirren. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Audrey Hepburn unheard interview in new documentary
An unheard interview with screen legend Audrey Hepburn forms the basis of a new documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oebHT4
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Covid-19: ‘Our business model has been made illegal’
What happens to your business when Covid takes your customers away? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JtapVm
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Masked comic superheroes fight Covid disinformation
Fictional female superhero Priya joins hands with Burka Avenger to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Breastfeeding mums ‘lacked support’ during lockdown
Devenia Noel struggled to get help when her daughter Zora was born with a tongue-tie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HXsRoM
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Covid vaccine: Rumours thrive amid trickle of pandemic facts
Social media is full of coronavirus vaccine information - but how can you tell which is reliable? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37lB...
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Trump presidency's final days: 'In his mind, he will not have lost'
West Wing aides are keeping a low profile as the presidency slowly comes to terms with his loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33rHK...
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A police officer with a conscience who left Belarus
Andrei Ostapovich quit his job as a Belarusian police officer, was detained in Russia, then escaped to Poland. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran mulls its responses to an assassination
Frank Gardner looks at Iran's options were it to try to avenge Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's assassination. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Brexit: Will the borders be ready?
With one month to go until the end of transition, we look at the challenges to come on the UK's borders. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Coronavirus: MPs to vote on tougher tiers for England
Some Conservative backbenchers are threatening to vote against the plans, but Labour will abstain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fQ...
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The Papers: Tory revolt over tiers and Scotch eggs with beers
Tory MPs preparing to rebel over Covid rules and the PM's attempts to stop them lead several papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
Covid: PM agrees to publish data behind England's new tier system
Boris Johnson is hoping to quell a rebellion in his party ahead of the vote on England's new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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British mercenaries investigated over Sri Lanka war crimes
The investigation by the Met is looking into activities in the civil war in Sri Lanka in the 1980s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H...
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Beavers build first Exmoor dam in 400 years
The National Trust says the dam in Somerset "might look modest, but it is incredibly special". from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid infections in England fall by 30% over lockdown - React study
There were an estimated 72,000 new cases of coronavirus a day in England between 13 and 24 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Arcadia: Topshop owner faces collapse within hours
The collapse of the group, which includes Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, would put 13,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward
The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36hnzhg ...
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Brexit: Ministers unveil next steps in England's farming policy
The government says the post-Brexit plans for farm payments are the most significant for 50 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jo...
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Women 'completely let down' in rape investigations
A report finds "catastrophic" failures in the way rape cases are investigated and prosecuted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Coronavirus: Ministers urged to extend universal credit 'boost'
A £20 weekly universal credit boost has kept 700,000 out of poverty and should continue, says think tank. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Fauci warns of 'surge in cases' post Thanksgiving
Millions of people are returning home following the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vimxvc...
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Student Covid testing begins for Christmas exodus
Universities open mass testing centres for students so they can travel home safely for Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o2s...
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Covid: Researchers fear cancer advances delay due to pandemic
Scientists fear research has been pushed back due to the pandemic, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36jTuh3
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Coronavirus: How do you vaccinate 7.7 billion people?
Five challenges of distributing a Covid-19 vaccine to billions of people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8y8Jq
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Black Lives Matter founders: We fought to change history and we won
The founders of the Black Lives Matter movement tell the BBC's 100 Women season they are optimistic. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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A 70-year-old photographic mystery
Collector William Fagan finds 70-year-old photographs in a camera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HQfpD9
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The boy who swapped his piano for a gun
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but some are still waiting for news of missing relatives. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Italy's Calabria has two pandemics: Covid and the Mafia
Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Grand Tour stars on pirate treasure, cycle lanes and electric cars
Clarkson, Hammond and May discuss their recent hunt for pirate treasure and their TV future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JvjbCs
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Why 2020 has been good for England's beavers
Homes for these "ultimate environmental engineers" have been set up in enclosures across England. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home
Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qmL...
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Viewpoint: Why Kenya's giant fig tree won over a president
The campaign to save a 100-year-old tree shows cultural fears can make politicians listen in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
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Why India can't stop farmers burning stubble
The toxic fumes from stubble burning affects hundreds of millions - but curbs to stop it keep failing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Papers: Vaccine 'celebrity drive' and PM's call for resolve
Boris Johnson's attempts to quell a Tory revolt over England's tier system continue to dominate the front pages. from BBC News - H...
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr share an engaging draw in 'exhibition' bout
Mike Tyson ends 15 years of inactivity and shares an entertaining draw with Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85
The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Sydney records hottest November night on record
The Australian city recorded a minimum overnight temperature of 25.4C. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37gZjLh
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Coronavirus: Suspend peak rail fares over Christmas, says Labour
A surge in travel is expected when restrictions across the UK are eased between 23 and 27 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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'Imminent' UDA threats made against Sunday World journalists
The threats come from loyalist paramilitaries, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Coronavirus: PM writes to MPs amid anger over new tiers
Boris Johnson aims to stop a Tory rebellion ahead of a vote on England's new measures on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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London Bridge victim Saskia Jones's family in security law call
The family of Saskia Jones, who was killed in the 2019 attack, are to work with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jl6Kt...
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What does it mean for the east Africa region?
BBC correspondents across the east Africa region explain the impact for Ethiopia and its neighbours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Serbia and Montenegro expel respective ambassadors
The two nations have expelled each other's envoys over a historical dispute dating back a century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "monochrome". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vb6vmO
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Khachaturyan sisters: A murder trial that shocked Russia
The case of the three Khachaturyan sisters accused of killing their father sent shockwaves through Russia. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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TikTok: 'I didn’t know other LGBT Muslims existed'
Until she found her social media "safe space", Shaz says she didn't know there were others like her. from BBC News - Home ht...
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The 'guerrilla girls' who changed the art world
How an anonymous group of female artists challenged the status quo in New York's art world from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nWEjjQ...
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In pictures: Hurricanes leave Hondurans homeless and destitute
Hurricanes Eta and Iota left more than 150,000 people in Honduras homeless and many lost everything. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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London Bridge attack: 'I think about it every single day'
Former prisoner Marc Conway remembers the London Bridge attack one year on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fJbynX
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The 'Robin Hood' policemen who stole from the Nazis
How did 16 policemen come to be deported from the British Isles to Nazi-occupied Europe? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JlqmwW
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Covid and schools: 'Children know things aren't right'
Students have lost hundreds of days of education to Covid and self-isolation. How are they coping? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l9...
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Gary Barlow: 'I'm not as confident as I was at 21'
The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Serbia coronavirus: The Church losing its leaders to the pandemic
Few organisations have taken a bigger hit from coronavirus than the Serbian Orthodox Church from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o4Yj3H
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Liverpool: How one city took on the Covid-19 crisis
The inside story of how Liverpool got to grips with soaring infection rates and pioneered mass testing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Durham van traveller Esther Dingley missing in Pyrenees
Esther Dingley disappeared on a solo hike during a six-year journey through Europe in a campervan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33q...
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The Papers: Tory MPs' hospital anger, and PM 'in retreat'
Sunday's papers are dominated by the new tier system, which has divided the Conservative party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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Leroy Logan: Who is the Met Police officer in Steve McQueen's Red, White and Blue?
Star Wars' John Boyega is set to star in the true story of a black police officer in 1980s London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Friday, November 27, 2020
Covid: University of Surrey lowers entry grades to 'relieve anxiety'
Requirements for most courses will be reduced to "relieve the pressure and anxiety" for students. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Damilola Taylor: A tribute to my friend
Damilola was 10 years old, when he was killed near his home in Peckham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mfOYp7
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Swiss vote on making firms liable for rights abuse
Many in government and business are wary, but campaigners say politicians are out of touch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jiu9eq
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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran vows to avenge scientist's assassination
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top nuclear scientist, died on Friday after an attack on his car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fJa8Kb
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Covid: Hospitals could be 'overwhelmed' without new tiers - minister
Michael Gove warns MPs strict rules are still needed in England despite lockdown ending on 2 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Maradona: Funeral worker apologises over coffin photos
The Argentine funeral worker took photos next to the open casket of football legend Diego Maradona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Covid: Free Vitamin D pills for 2.5 million vulnerable in England
There is no evidence that it protects against Covid-19 but it could boost the health of the vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond'
A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q1psq2
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Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap
The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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Coronavirus lockdown sees share of women on India's stock market rise
With more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian soldiers accused of blocking border with Sudan
Families fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fGppvb
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Covid: Road and rail changes planned for Christmas travel spike
Around 500 miles of roadworks are being cleared to ease congestion on motorways over the festive period. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Week in pictures: 21-27 November 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lifugm
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Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old'
As an 82-year-old Jane Fonda is still protesting - this time about climate change - and getting arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Climate change: The woman watching the ice melt from under her feet
For thousands of years Inupaiq people have relied on the land in Alaska but now climate change is threatening their entire way of life. fr...
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The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lfA3de
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Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, is finally going free
For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he's retiring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'My eyesight might be deteriorating - but my determination never will'
Elin Williams writes a blog to help other people with sight loss, but it has become her own "survival tool". from BBC News - Hom...
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Coronation Street: Pandemic sees soap scrap 60th anniversary stunt
The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it?
How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36eqHKB
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Let's give politicians a chance to speak human
Today presenter Nick Robinson on why the political interview is in need of a rethink. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fGtShg
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Getting 'crushed' on Melbourne's path to coronavirus success
By one measure the city has just eliminated the virus, but relieved locals also fear a hidden cost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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The Papers: Arcadia 'faces collapse', and plea to rebel MPs
Several of Saturday's papers report that Sir Philip Green's retail empire could enter administration. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Historic Kinora 'flipbook footage' of Wick saved for the future
Experts restore rare "flipbook" films of Wick, thought to be some of Scotland's earliest movies. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Rishi Sunak faces state pension conundrum
Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: MPs demand evidence to back tiers and regulator to assess vaccine
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37dfmtB
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Damilola Taylor: What lessons have been learnt 20 years on?
The killing of a 10-year-old boy shocked Britain. But what has the death taught police 20 years on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J...
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Coronavirus: Tory MPs call for more evidence on 'appalling' Covid tiers plan
Some backbench MPs say the new restrictions could lead to "utter devastation" for local economies. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: NI under tough new lockdown measures
The measures which are designed to slow the spread of the virus came into force at 00:01 on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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What's going on with Scottish independence?
Elections in 2021 and the pandemic have brought the issue of Scottish independence into the spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Ex-convict's tribute to 'special' Jack Merritt
Rosca Onya remembers the prison education worker killed in the Fishmongers' Hall attack a year ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Lockdown asylum freeze puts Iraqi doctor 'in limbo'
"Karim" wanted to help the NHS but the pandemic put his asylum claim on hold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/366WqgS
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'Bros is back': Luke Goss on his Christmas film and making up with Matt
After his new Christmas movie Luke will reunite with twin Matt for the first Bros album in 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Oxford Covid vaccine: Regulator asked to asses jab
The referral is "a significant first step" to a possible rollout of the vaccine, the government says. from BBC News - Home https...
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US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House
He has refused to concede the election but says he will quit if Joe Biden's victory is confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Quiz of the week: What went on with the Pope's social media?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/379...
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Coronavirus: When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Excitement over the vaccine has turned to questions on the reality of when we can get it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V8BFey
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Searching 80,000 miles for the American dream
Photographer Ian Brown travelled around the US in search of people's American dreams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33mI229
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Death of England: The former prisoner turned leading man
Michael Balogun stars in Death of England: Delroy at The National Theatre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39hn5td
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Controversial 'virginity tests' sold by UK clinics
The "unscientific" examinations are condemned by international organisations such as the UN. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Cancer: Blood test for 50 types to be trialled by NHS
More than 165,000 people in England will be offered the tests from next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3meKdfF
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October redundancies double last year's rate
With Covid cases rising and uncertainty over government support, employers planned 51,000 job cuts from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39e...
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'This is War': Poland’s battle for abortion
People have taken to the streets as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jlvp0o
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Kate warns of lockdown loneliness for parents
The Duchess of Cambridge highlights a "dramatic increase" in parents feeling cut off from support. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Black Friday: Next, M&S and Wilko shun sales event
Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The papers: 'Tiers of rage and disbelief' as 'north sees red'
Most papers lead on reaction to areas being placed within the government's tougher new tier system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Domestic abuse: Six women murdered after reporting partner
The brother of one of the women calls for tougher laws to protect victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JbyCzx
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Covid-19 could 'cut pay by £1,200 a year by 2025' - think tank
The virus is one of three "once in a lifetime" recent economic shocks says the Resolution Foundation. from BBC News - Home https...
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Social care funding falls 'alarmingly short' - council directors
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said an extra £1bn in social care funding would be available to councils. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39lam...
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Covid: US doctor's video simulates what dying patient sees
This doctor made a video simulating what a dying Covid patient sees - to urge people to wear masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Ex-Great Ormond Street porter Paul Farrell, 55, faces sex charges
Paul Farrell, 55, of Camden, north London, is accused of offences including rape and attempted rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Academic says Iran detention was 'long and traumatic'
British-Australian lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert endured two years of "incredible hardship". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: England's regional tiers to be set out
Most areas are expected to be put in the two toughest tiers of restrictions when the lockdown ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Coronavirus and gender: More chores for women set back gains in equality
Women take on the burden of unpaid chores during Covid, UN data shows, threatening gender equality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H...
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Coronavirus pandemic: Germany seeks EU deal to close ski resorts
Germany and Italy want slopes closed until January, but the EU is yet to reach an agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pYQLBo
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Fantastic Beasts: Mads Mikkelson replaces Johnny Depp
Depp, who played Gellert Grindelwald, left the franchise this month after losing a libel case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33iKs1R...
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Belarus: The exile sacrificing everything for her country
Three months on from the Belarus election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya reflects on how her life has changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Long Covid: How knowledge of ME could help sufferers
Evan was diagnosed with ME in 2017, and she believes her experience can support long Covid sufferers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Yemen: Growing up in a war-torn country
Yemen is labelled the "the world's worst humanitarian crisis" and 60% of its population is under 25. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Covid-19: What is the new three tier system after lockdown?
It's tougher than last time following complaints the previous system wasn't sufficient. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l0KfG...
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'What caring for my mum taught me about caring for my son'
The pandemic has made it harder for carers to get any respite. So who looks after them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/378vJI3
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Edith Whiskers: How an imaginary gran got millions of Spotify streams
The strange story of a chart topping cartoon nan and her TikTok success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/366RqZB
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Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts
Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Why France may ban discrimination against accents
A French MP wants to push back against the traditional Parisian disdain for regional voices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fChz5J
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Is the era of the Hollywood blockbuster over?
Has Covid put an end to big budget film-making, or will busy cinemas in Asia give Hollywood hope? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l2H...
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Covid: Pub industry tells the PM it faces 'darkest of moments'
More than 50 executives call for evidence justifying industry's Covid restrictions to be published. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Prisoner in touch with bomber to be released
Abdalraouf Abdallah, convicted of terror offences, has refused to discuss his relationship with Salman Abedi. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Union backlash over public sector pay freeze
Leaders of Britain's biggest unions vow to resist chancellor's freeze on workers who "risked everything". from BBC News ...
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The papers: Maradona in 'hands of God' and economic 'emergency'
The death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona dominates Thursday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Liverpool quartet, Bronze & Bielsa up for Fifa awards
Four Liverpool players, England's Lucy Bronze and Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa are up for prizes at the Best Fifa Football Awards 20...
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Meghan Markle: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage 'pain and grief'
"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," Meghan writes in an article. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid Christmas rules: UK leaders urge caution over household mixing
The UK's five-day relaxation of rules will throw "fuel on the Covid fire", scientists warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: Christmas caution, spending review and Bake Off
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l81J3H
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Metal monolith found by helicopter crew in Utah desert
Wildlife officials spotted the "unusual" structure while counting sheep, leaving them baffled. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
US election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation 'sincere'
The president-elect describes the Trump administration's help with the transition as not "begrudging". from BBC News - Home ...
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Russia 'threatened to ram' US ship in Sea of Japan
Moscow accuses an American destroyer of entering its waters, but the US denies its vessel was expelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US doesn't want guarded border on Ireland - Biden
The president-elect has previously said Brexit must not endanger the Good Friday Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m5Yifj
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London black cab advert 'exaggerated safety from Covid'
An advert inflated the extent using a black cab could protect users from Covid, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/362jr...
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How sunshine can make the railways greener
The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fwrzNF
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Brain imaging technology designed for babies
Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JbRe21
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A harsh reality in coal country - with or without Trump
Built on coal, Colstrip has been under threat for years. It may not matter who sits in the Oval Office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah
After being labelled "patient-zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33fUTmH
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Dating coach Sami Wunder reveals dilemma when starting out
When Sami Wunder started out as a dating and relationships coach there was one issue that scared her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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OMG: The creator of the abbreviation 'would have loved emojis'
The admiral who coined the term would have been "Trumpesque" on Twitter, a descendant believes. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: PPE price rises cost taxpayers £10bn, report says
"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Windrush generation: UK 'unlawfully ignored' immigration rules warnings
The treatment of people who came to the UK from the Caribbean added to historic injustices, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Lugano attack: Two hurt in suspected terror incident in Switzerland
A 28-year-old woman is arrested after allegedly stabbing and trying to choke two other women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l71Nkm ...
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The papers: 'Twelve rules of Christmas' and Sunak's 'New Deal'
News that three households will be able to meet for a five-day Christmas dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Spending Review: Chancellor to set out government spending plans
Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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US shares set records as investor optimism grows
The Dow Jones index closes above 30,000 for the first time amid string of positive news. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J4cuak
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The Great British Bake Off crowns its 2020 winner
After 10 gruelling episodes in the tent, Peter, Laura and Dave discover which of them has won. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J95s40...
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Harrabin: Now will the Treasury go green?
As Boris Johnson is driving UK emissions down, is his chancellor preparing to drive them back up? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33bb...
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Covid-19: Travel quarantine, Christmas plans and festive TV
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtcuRC
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Charles Darwin: Notepads worth millions lost for 20 years
Cambridge University Library launches an appeal to find the scientist's missing notes and sketches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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I'm a Celebrity castle crash: Sharn Hughes dies taking photo
Sharn Hughes had gone to see the lights at Gwrych Castle - the location of TV show I'm a Celebrity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Monday, November 23, 2020
Stephen Ellison: Diplomat who saved drowning woman given banner
The banner, a Chinese gift of gratitude, reads "righteous and courageous, saving people from water". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Police probed after black woman punched during arrest
Eight Met officers are investigated over claims of excessive use of force against a black woman in custody. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Protect leaseholders from cladding removal costs, say MPs
The state should foot the bill for removing flammable materials from high-rise buildings, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l0...
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Government set to pass new laws to cut UK overseas aid budget
Church leaders and charities are among those opposing a cut in the UK's overseas aid budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nOsn...
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Covid: King Felipe of Spain in quarantine after contact
King Felipe will stop public activities for 10 days after coming into contact with an infected person. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Apple's security chief charged with bribery
The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ftsWwx
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Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown on BBC Christmas TV line-up
Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m5...
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Covid-19: Arrivals in England to be able to cut quarantine if they pay for test
People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n...
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The papers: 'Tis the season to be jolly careful' and jab news
Most papers carry news that the Oxford vaccine is "highly effective" at stopping Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Reunited after the Manchester Arena bombing
Usman and Sharon were connected forever after being caught up in the bombing's aftermath. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33eH73Y ...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'It's too painful to sleep'
Whilst most Azerbaijanis are celebrating the end of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, some are struggling to return to normal life. from BBC N...
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Michelle Yeoh: 'Finally we have our own superhero, Shang-Chi'
Michelle Yeoh - soon to star in Marvel's first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi - says it has taken time for Hollywood to offer more dive...
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The Queen's Gambit: Meet the real life women chess masters
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to two female chess players about the Netlfix show and modern chess culture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Karl Edwards: The 'bronzed Aussie' who knew life was for living
The story behind the plaque: the fast life and freakishly unlucky death of Karl Edwards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39g4Ww9
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Sanna Marin: The feminist PM who says trans people have a 'right to self-identify'
Nearly a year into her job, Finland's PM, Sanna Marin, says it's 'everyone's job to identify themselves'. from BBC New...
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Goodbye ATMs. How local shops offer access to cash
Is this the post-Covid future for millions of people who still need to pay using notes and coins? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33bH...
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The Great British Bake Off: How has the show changed since series one?
It's 10 years since the first Great British Bake Off, and the original series was quite different. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Indian bride who wore a pantsuit to her wedding
In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Afghanistan, home to the heroin trade, moves into meth
A new report warns Afghanistan is becoming a major methamphetamine producer, leaving addicts in its wake. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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COVID-19: 'It doesn't feel like a lockdown'
Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Joshua Wong and fellow activists plead guilty in Hong Kong protests trial
Mr Wong and two fellow activists are now facing jail for taking part in last year's protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3969...
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Patrick Quinn: Ice Bucket Challenge activist dies aged 37
Patrick Quinn, who had the incurable neurological disorder ALS, helped raise millions for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pO...
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Covid-19 pandemic: Merkel 'worried' about vaccines for poor countries
The German leader voices concern after top economic powers promise a fair distribution of vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Tributes to D-Day veteran who 'taught peace' to children
A school in France is named after David Edwards for his work promoting peace and understanding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35UxsB...
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Trial of ex-president Sarkozy a landmark for France
Nicolas Sarkozy is going on trial accused of corruption linked to his 2007 campaign funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35VVv2J
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It’s ‘sweet relief’ to be home, says US boy forced to threaten Trump in IS video
An American boy made to appear in an IS propaganda video in Syria is back in the US and doing well. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I...
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OED Word of the Year expanded for 'unprecedented' 2020
This year saw 'hundreds of significant new words' rather than just one, Oxford Dictionaries say. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid fears prompt 38% rise in parents home educating
A huge rise in home education is revealed amid parents' fears of Covid-19 in England's schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Conjoined twins: 'We always knew we were different'
They made headlines when surgeons separated them - now Sanchia and Eman Mowatt are at university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fqD...
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Michael McIntyre: 'I'm used to viewers being cynical'
The comedian says many viewers don't believe the features on his Big Show are genuine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fq0RGC
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The film crews being directed from a continent away
The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36YOE7R ...
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US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote
Former Republican governor Chris Christie calls the president's legal team an "embarrassment". from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid risk: 3 people, 3 very different Covid risks. What's yours?
A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3956Waa
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Trans teen in legal action over gender clinic wait
A 14-year-old transgender boy is taking legal action against NHS England over treatment delays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J460b...
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Shamima Begum: Justice and the jihadi bride
Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lVvc21...
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Free rail travel for domestic abuse victims extended
Train companies in Britain will continue to offer tickets to those fleeing domestic abuse until March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Lea Volpe: 'Why are you calling me inspirational?'
Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KyyE...
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Covid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight
Staff at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota tell first-hand their fight to keep friends' family members alive. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck
The Somali government retrains defectors from the al-Shabab militant group as barbers, drivers, mechanics and tailors. from BBC News - Hom...
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Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid
Europe's fur industry faces uncertain future after Denmark's mass mink cull due to Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kUf...
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The deep roots of Trump’s 'voter fraud' strategy
The groundwork for the president's unsubstantiated claims was laid months ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hpyagm
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Hackney shooting: Woman in life-threatening condition
The victim, who is thought to be in her 30s, was found with gunshot wounds on Sunday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/371TIs3 ...
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Newspaper headlines: Christmas 'saved', and mass testing 'promises'
Reports that families can meet up during the festive season dominate Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lWZvFE...
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Covid-19: Tougher three-tier system post-lockdown, and £3bn NHS package
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35QoRj2
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'Fans felt we were doing a deal with the devil' - so has Mourinho won over Tottenham support?
He was not a popular appointment, but has Jose Mourinho's performance during his first year won over the Spurs support? from BBC News ...
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England rugby teams lay on a Twickenham feast against Ireland and France
With rugby fans and players deprived of their usual Saturday routine, England's men and women provide a welcome distraction. from BBC ...
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'I don't know the rules any more' - are new laws and technology creating more controversy?
New rules and technology were meant to cut the number of controversial incidents in the Premier League - but frustrations remain for players...
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iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and Mate 40 Pro cameras put to the test
BBC Click puts four of the latest phones - including the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 - to the test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35UbVZe ...
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Saturday, November 21, 2020
Archbishop of Canterbury: Justin Welby to take three-month sabbatical in 2021
Justin Welby will use his time away for "reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36WwSCh...
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Missing fishermen: Search off Sussex coast to resume at first light
Two crewmen have not been seen since a fishing boat sank off the Sussex coast on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35QChLO
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Covid: Call to expand £500 grant for Covid self-isolaters
People on low incomes told to isolate by the app miss out on financial support under current rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS but Sunak warns of 'economic shock' to come
Borrowing - which hit a record £22.3bn in October - cannot go on "indefinitely", chancellor says. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Cardiff violence: Six in hospital after city centre disorder
One person has serious head injuries and three others are thought to have been stabbed, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m
You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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One couple's six years on the road (and counting)
After Dan Colegate nearly died, he and his partner Esther left their careers for the open road. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/332WJH...
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Covid makes Brazil's president Bolsonaro a hero to some
Government coronavirus handouts have made Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro unexpected friends from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Horse racing: 'It doesn't matter what colour you are'
Kanane Francis says he wants to encourage young black riders to get into horse racing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36UJYjz
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How a new type of glove can reduce environmental damage
Scientists at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire have developed a new type of latex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmTtMj
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Cambridge paralysed dancer's hopes for wedding day 'slow dance'
Alex Collins became partially paralysed after diving into a shallow river to retrieve a plastic ring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover
Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lTg...
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US election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites
Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The coronavirus pandemic 'great reset' theory and a false vaccine claim debunked
We unpick some of this week's misleading claims about the pandemic and the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37...
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Lauren Aquilina: The pop star who gave up singing
After quitting her record deal, singer Lauren Aquilina found herself learning to love music again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1...
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Four reasons Topshop is not the brand it once was
The chain's parent company is understood to be seeking emergency funding after being hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News ...
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Guatemala: Congress on fire after protesters storm building
The building went up in flames after demonstrators - who oppose the new budget - staged an attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UP...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Stricter' tiers loom, and PM faces legal action
Many of Sunday's papers lead with news England is set to enter a tougher tier system post-lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Friday, November 20, 2020
Boris Johnson 'asked for Patel report to be palatable', Whitehall source claims
But Downing Street insists the conclusions of Sir Alex Allan's investigation were "entirely his own". from BBC News - Home h...
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Russian special forces rescue boy kidnapped by suspected paedophile
The child was abducted by a suspected paedophile in September from a village east of Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lPWVkJ
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Sentinel-6: 'Dog kennel' satellite to measure sea-level rise
It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: Blackpool Tower Ballroom awarded £760k funding
The grant comes as Strictly Come Dancing celebrates the landmark venue in a studio special. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3935K7e
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UK foreign aid: Cameron and Blair warn against budget cut
The government is considering reducing the annual target from 0.7% of national income to 0.5%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1jzIg...
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Covid: Jab for people who cannot be vaccinated trialled
An injection of antibodies might provide up to six months' protection to immuno-compromised patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Coronavirus vaccines: Will any countries get left out?
Experts say the pandemic needs a global solution, but there are concerns over access to vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m3g...
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Caroline Kayll death: Man arrested over teacher's murder
Police arrest a 49-year-old man in Glasgow following the death of Caroline Kayll in Northumberland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I...
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'Fake Google reviews are damaging my business'
Google says it monitors posts for violations 24 hours a day and complies with all local laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35QciEw ...
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Students create device to capture car tyre microplastic debris
We hear a lot about single-use plastics like bottles and packaging but tyre wear is a big problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kU...
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Irish open-air cellist strikes coronavirus lockdown chord
Patrick Dexter films recitals outside his picturesque cottage on Ireland's rural west coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pO8i...
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Week in pictures: 14-20 November 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36YwaEq
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Smaller turkeys on the menu this Christmas
Fearful that lockdown will extend until Christmas, households have been ordering smaller turkeys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UOn...
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Peter Florjancic: Story of ski-jumping inventor who escaped the Nazis
Peter Florjancic, who has died aged 101, was an Olympian, a prolific inventor and friend of the famous. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19 decision dysfunction mars Stormont's report card
Could do better? Some may want Northern Ireland's executive back in class after this week, writes Jayne McCormack. from BBC News - Hom...
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Covid: Tourism needs 'four nations approach' to lockdowns
Different Covid rules across the UK are "disastrous for everyone," a tourism organisation says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Bloody Sunday 1920: Croke Park killings remembered 100 years on
It is 100 years since Ireland's first Bloody Sunday, a mass shooting by British forces at a GAA match. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Strictly's Maisie: EastEnders didn't prepare me for the attention
The soap star admits she wasn't ready for the scrutiny that comes with being on the dance show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n...
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'I was a stage manager and now I'm a bike mechanic'
Laura Wilson from west London takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2USkFZz
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The local news site behind fake Biden ‘mafia plot’
Buffalo Chronicle mixes local news with wildly inaccurate “exclusives” about national politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/392VR9...
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Isle of Wight charity worker blinded and paralysed by snakebite
Ian Jones was treated in intensive care after being bitten by a cobra in an Indian village. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffb5ta
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Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus
The president's son is said to be quarantining at his cabin after being diagnosed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hkjj...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Vaccines for all', and Patel 'bullying' row
Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that everyone could be vaccinated by spring 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fact-checking misleading images
Manipulated and false images with no relation to the crisis in Ethiopia are being shared online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IXWA...
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Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over 50s in 'winter like no other'
The "twin threats" of flu and Covid mean more people than usual in England are being offered a jab. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Boris Johnson to set out decision on Priti Patel inquiry
A standards investigation says the home secretary breached the ministerial code, sources say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/333ZvfQ ...
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Trumplomacy: Mike Pompeo eyes history on Israel swansong trip
The visit is as much about putting pressure on Iran as it is about shoring up the Israeli right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IQx9...
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Covid in Scotland: Two million people prepare for strictest Covid rules
The level four rules will see shops and many other businesses across much of central Scotland close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19 carriers 'most infectious earlier on'
Greatest risk of passing the virus on is in the first few days of having symptoms, analysis suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like
A Vatican spokesperson tells the Guardian newspaper the "like" did not come from the Holy See. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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US election: How other incumbents left the White House after losing
Donald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffzrDe
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Swine flu: Woman, 26, still 'suffering' a decade after catching virus
Saffra Monteiro caught it as a girl and wants young people to take viruses, like Covid-19, seriously. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Quiz of the week: How did Rupert Grint set an Instagram record?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ff...
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Covid: Lockdown ‘sci-fisolation’ movie goes viral
The spoof created by actors Brendan O’Rourke and Kevin Mains stars some of Hollywood’s big names. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32W3...
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Coronavirus: Scrabble, baking and how we beat loneliness together
Karolina, 36, and Joan, 88, live together as part of an initiative to tackle loneliness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35KsZ3W
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The Caribbean islands poisoned by a carcinogenic pesticide
On Martinique and Guadeloupe a pesticide has poisoned the soil and water and caused many cases of prostate cancer. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Can we rescue the office Christmas party this year?
Some companies are finding ingenious ways of getting into the Christmas spirit against the odds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCKc...
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Bollywood-backed Indian ballet prodigy finds feet in London
Kamal Singh is training at the English National Ballet School after raising the fees online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Y26eR
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Wands revive memories of the smart home dream
Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Remembering the Nuremberg trials 75 years on
Fergal Keane looks at their legacy and speaks to a Holocaust survivor, a prosecutor and the son of a defendant. from BBC News - Home https...
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Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'
The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lM9fCA
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Millions of public sector workers face pay freeze
The pay of 5.5m workers could be frozen as the government tries to bolster the public finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/330HLS...
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Coronavirus: Inside test-and-trace - how the 'world beater' went wrong
BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38V...
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US election 2020: Biden says Trump denial 'sending horrible message'
The president-elect says Donald Trump has shown "incredible irresponsibility" in challenging defeat. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Manchester Uni vice-chancellor apologises over 'racial profiling' incident
The University of Manchester has suspended security guards who stopped Zac Adan, 19, on campus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IQKTc...
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The Papers: Covid 'jab joy' and public sector pay 'blow'
Friday's papers report on preparations to begin the first Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Covid in Scotland: How do Scots rate their leaders in the pandemic?
A survey for BBC Scotland suggests people are not wholly uncritical, but back the Scottish government's approach. from BBC News - Home...
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Brexit: UK 'will be less safe without EU security deal' - police chief
The UK's counter-terrorism head says a deal is "incredibly important" for the country's security. from BBC News - Home h...
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Sir Anish Kapoor prints offered to museum fund donors
These and other rewards can be claimed by those who give £25 or more to a crowd funding appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UGHQ9...
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Intubated Covid patient plays violin to thank Utah hospital staff
This music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UCblJv
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In pictures: Turning the iconic Ghana Must Go bag into high fashion
A simple bag with a painful history for many Ghanaians is the subject of a photography series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Jjr9x...
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School LGBT bullying projects axed by government
Government-backed schemes to tackle bullying of LGBT pupils in English schools have funding pulled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'
The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IP...
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Hong Kong: UK and allies express 'serious concern' over China's policies
The "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing group say China seeks to silence critical voices in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32Uyzz6
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US election 2020: How much did it cost and who paid for it?
The US elections in 2020 cost a record $14bn. BBC Reality Check takes a look at who paid this and how it was spent from BBC News - Home ht...
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Loneliness 'feels like being in a grave'
Sophie from Huddersfield sought help to overcame loneliness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36NfdwX
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Pike River: The 29 coal miners who never came home
It's been 10 years since New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster, and families of victims still feel raw. from BBC News - Home http...
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Keith Richards: 'I'll celebrate the Stones' 60th anniversary in a wheelchair'
Keith Richards on the US election, being punched by Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones' future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Private baby scans show 'incredibly poor practice'
BBC News uncovers evidence that women have not been told about serious abnormalities and conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds
There is "credible evidence" that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Apprentice redundancy numbers rise in lockdown
Two-thirds more apprenticeships ended in redundancy as Covid hit employers, BBC figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fkdDqc ...
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COP26: Frustrated by delay, young activists stage virtual Mock COP
Young climate activists call for urgent action at Mock COP as Covid delays UN climate talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fcQfur
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Was the scientific advice for lockdown flawed?
A BBC documentary highlights weaknesses in the expert analysis of the likely impact of Coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Loneliness: Different ways of dealing with being alone
Five very different ways of living with loneliness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32T9J2o
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Hurricane Iota: At least nine dead in strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year
At least nine people have died as the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year hits central America. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices
Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HfaeML...
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The Papers: Christmas 'is back on' and defence 'spending spree'
The papers focus on plans to relax Covid rules over Christmas and a £16.5bn boost for the military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32UTzpc
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Lockdown loneliness soared after clocks went back
The numbers feeling lonely in the pandemic reached a new high point with the approach of winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Rrr...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Lord Feldman: Department of Health adviser's firm took work from Covid company
Lord Feldman went to meetings between ministers and a biotech firm his PR company went on to advise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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New Zealand Police introduce hijab to uniform
Constable Zeena Ali will become the first in the force’s history to wear the specially designed hijab from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gaming and friendship apps: How I beat loneliness
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young people about how they got through it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IP5RIR
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Covid-19: South Australia to enter 'circuit breaker' lockdown
State officials say a "six day pause" on all community activity is crucial to curbing the virus' spread. from BBC News - Hom...
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Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in
The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38SM6e...
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Labour leader Keir Starmer pledges independent complaints process in new year
It comes as ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn is reinstated as a party member, 19 days after his suspension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f8...
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Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident
Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, who performed airborne stunts around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35GG...
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India tiger awaits mate after 'longest' 3,0000km journey
The tiger travelled 3,000km in nine months, the furthest a big cat is known to have walked in India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Trump fires election security official who contradicted him
Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IJx...
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Covid: Boris Johnson to do Prime Minister's Questions via video
He is self-isolating after coming into contact with a Tory MP who tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Uy...
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German regional minister resigns over far-right links to gun purchase
Lorenz Caffier denies any involvement with extremist groups he was in charge of fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kJTScy
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Civil war massacre 'cover-up' exposed by historian
Around 160 people may have died when the Royalist stronghold of Shelford was stormed in 1645. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35EW6pc ...
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Son of Grenfell Tower fire victim: 'My mother could have survived'
The son of a woman who died in the Grenfell Tower fire is taking the government to court over evacuation plans for high-rise buildings. fr...
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Dominic Cummings 'turns up with PM in Beanotown'
Children's comic the Beano features the PM's chief adviser in a strip aimed at cheering up adults. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Australia drought: Capturing spectacular storms in the outback
An Australian photographer says it feels "amazing" to capture spectacular images of long-absent storms. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Blakeney Nature Reserve: Record seal pup births predicted
Rangers at the UK's largest seal colony expect to smash last winter's record of 3,399 births. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'I can't let go of my remaining embryos'
Two mothers describe the painful process of ending embryo storage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IHPQUO
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Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog
The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pxNV...
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Coronavirus: Doctors spell out how to exit England's lockdown
The British Medical Association fears a surge in infections that will cripple the NHS if unlocking goes wrong. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: 'We came with the clothes on our backs'
The on-going conflict in northern Ethiopia has forced civilians from the Tigray region to flee to eastern Sudan. from BBC News - Home http...
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The Papers: Covid deals 'concern' and 'plan to save Christmas'
Wednesday's papers focus on a public spending watchdog report and on festive gathering plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nvM...
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How Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'
Parton's $1m donation helped fund a vaccine's trials and research into other coronavirus treatments. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: London Zoo animals suffering lockdown loneliness
Some of the famous zoo's inhabitants have begun to notice the lack of visitors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pypKo5
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EasyJet slumps to a loss as Covid hits demand
The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H6x...
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Covid-19: Scotland tiers, Biden warning and home working
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36FKBgE
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Why did this county in China make dog walking illegal?
There was outrage over a circular saying pets taken for walks more than three times could be killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Monday, November 16, 2020
Nasa SpaceX mission: Dragon capsule docks with space station
The four astronauts who left Earth on Monday have arrived at the 410-km orbiting outpost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32QBQz7
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Hurricane Iota: Category five storm hits Nicaragua
The category five storm hits Nicaragua less than two weeks after another devastating hurricane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lDMzE...
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Covid: Second lockdown 'will deepen sex work crisis'
A group representing sex workers is calling for state support during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQwknX...
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Covid: Hospitals face winter pressures in second lockdown
Hospitals are facing extra problems discharging elderly patients during the pandemic's second wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Taylor Swift master tapes sold by Scooter Braun to investment fund
The singer confirms reports the rights to six of her albums have been sold to an investment firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nwA...
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Indian factory workers supplying major brands allege routine exploitation
Workers in Indian factories supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Ralph Lauren say they are being exploited. from BBC Ne...
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Covid: West of Scotland awaits decision on level 4 rules
Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce whether the toughest Covid restrictions will be imposed in some areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home
Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KgKH71
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US hate crime highest in more than a decade - FBI
The report says 7,314 hate crimes were recorded in the US in 2019, the highest number since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35A8...
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Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic
The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Covid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet?
The pandemic has quietly been getting worst across the US, with record numbers of cases in recent days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Amazon rainforest: 'Paying the price for disrespecting nature'
Coronavirus is ripping through indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38M5MjS
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Woman's Hour Power List: The women protecting our planet
This year's Woman's Hour Power List celebrates women who are helping to tackle the climate crisis. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Biden: 'More people may die' as Trump transition stalls
As the president-elect rebukes his rival, Michelle Obama suggests Donald Trump is playing games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35z4m...
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Hurricane Iota: Category Five storm heads for Central America
"What's drawing closer is a bomb," the Honduran president says, as Hurricane Iota strengthens. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Senior jobs with flexible hours 'get 20% more female applicants'
Women are more likely to apply for senior roles if they offer flexible hours, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6Oj6...
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Black applicants least likely to be offered PhD places
White applicants are more likely to be offered PhD places than black students, according to BBC research. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Grenfell Tower insulation firm behaved 'dishonestly'
A former employee from Celotex tells the inquiry he got the insulation approved in an unethical way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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The Papers: Vaccine 'hope' and lockdown 'looms over Christmas'
Tuesday's papers focus on the news that a Covid-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36C4dCo
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Turnip Prize 2020: Finalists for spoof art award unveiled
Entries for the competition that pokes fun at the Turner Prize include a bundle of fur. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UvZM6v
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Covid: Visitor tests in all care homes in England 'by Christmas'
The government says it's working closely with the social care sector to roll out testing across the country. from BBC News - Home http...
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Brexit: PM confident UK 'will prosper' without EU trade deal
Boris Johnson's comments come ahead of another week of negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Manchester University student 'traumatised' by 'racial profiling' incident
The University of Manchester says it has suspended security guards who stopped Zac Adan on campus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H8...
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Covid-19: PM self-isolating, 'mega labs' and small firms court case
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lNJdiB
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Bradford fire: Huge tyre blaze causes travel disruption
Services to Bradford Interchange railway station are suspended and a number of roads are closed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IGqs...
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Sunday, November 15, 2020
Covid: Michigan and Washington State clamp down as US cases pass 11 million mark
Michigan and Washington State take action as more than 900 Americans a day die with the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pxdeW1...
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Covid 19: Boris Johnson self-isolating as week of policy announcements begins
The PM's plan to reset his government is complicated as he will now be confined to Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Romania's 'hero' doctor taken to Belgium for treatment for severe burns
Dr Catalin Denciu tried to save Covid-19 patients from a fire in a hospital intensive care unit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nsnt...
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How to move on after the US election
No matter how you voted, it's probably been an emotional time. Happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar has some advice. from BBC News - Home h...
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The story of Britain's Black Power movement
Two former activists describe how they looked to America for inspiration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36By91q
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Hampshire doctor claims Mars ownership using lasers
Phil Davies leads a global campaign to claim ownership of the planet by improving its atmosphere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pxq...
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Devon village create 'safari trail' for local children
A Devon village has come up with a creative way to fundraise for their local primary school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lFQQHO
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Photographer Rankin hopes his new exhibition will spark conversations about death
Famed photographer Rankin hopes his latest exhibition, Lost For Words, will encourage conversations about death from BBC News - Home https...
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Coronavirus: India’s wrestling pits turn into gyms in pandemic
Traditional open-air wrestling pits are now a coveted spot for safe, socially distanced workouts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32Pc...
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Trump's legal battles: How six cases may play out
Defeated in the election, Trump will soon become a private citizen again. A legal storm awaits him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Tigray crisis: Why Ethiopia is spiralling out of control
The warring sides in Tigray see history very differently, and that could cost tens of thousands of lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: New 'mega labs' in early 2021 to speed up testing
The labs will use technology to speed up the process so results come faster, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Us1...
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Covid vaccine: Major new trial starts in UK
It comes a week after preliminary results showed another vaccine offered 90% protection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35whQDU
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Working from home could lead to more prejudice, report warns
Offices and workplace friendships are key to breaking down misconceptions, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nrl9SP
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Covid insurance test case heads to Supreme Court
Judges' decisions on insurance payouts for business interruption has a bearing on 370,000 businesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Newspaper headlines: 'No 10 reset in disarray' as PM self-isolates
Monday's papers lead with news that Boris Johnson is self-isolating ahead of a "crucial" week at No 10. from BBC News - Home...
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I'm A Celebrity: Ant and Dec launch new series from Welsh castle
The ITV series launched from a Welsh castle on Sunday, with 10 new celebrities setting up camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KcBE7...
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Brexit: Trade deal sticking points 'can be resolved', says UK minister
The UK's environment secretary says "agreement exists" with the EU, but time is "very, very short". from BBC News ...
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Covid-19: Normal life back next winter, says vaccine creator
The impact of a new coronavirus vaccine will not kick in until summer, says Prof Ugur Sahin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36xnKUw
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Des O'Connor: From Butlin's to chat show king
O'Connor - who has died aged 88 - was an ever-present face on UK television and a music chart star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Entertainer Des O'Connor dies aged 88
The TV personality and singer was known for hosting his own chat show as well as Countdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IE8nS7
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Million MAGA March: Supporters explain why they're still backing Trump
Thousands of pro-Trump protesters marched in Washington DC to support President Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nqvChh
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Covid-19: Call to outlaw 'anti-vax' fake news and a cemetery struggles
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pwU56s
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Saturday, November 14, 2020
Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'likely has moderate case'
The tech entrepreneur says he has minor cold symptoms but test results have been "wildly different". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Nigeria Sars protest: Army chief denies firing live bullets at protesters in Lagos
Multiple eyewitnesses say they saw soldiers shoot and kill unarmed anti-police brutality protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Hundreds send birthday cards to Birmingham boy
The family of Oscar Jealous, who has Batten disease, are "overwhelmed" by people's generosity. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas
The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38NytwL
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Christmas cards 'even more poignant' this year
Card shops in England have had to shut in lockdown, yet people still want to connect at Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pw...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'We’ve lost an entire generation'
There may be a peace deal, but both sides are counting the cost of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sir Keir Starmer 'regret' over relationship with father
The Labour leader tells Desert Island Discs his father was hardworking and devoted, but "difficult". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Essure: Women in England take legal action against sterilising-device maker
The device has been withdrawn from the market for commercial reasons but its makers stand by its safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Newspaper headlines: 'No 10 slams attacks' and 'royal Netflix rage'
Sunday's papers report more details of a fierce internal power struggle at Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IG8Oeh...
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How the sanctuary movement in the US is advocating for immigration reform
Across the US, a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and their work has doubled ...
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In pictures: Connecting the world's redheads
Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds has been taking pictures of people from around the world with ginger hair. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'autumn landscapes'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'autumn landscapes". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktSpa7
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'How I learned to love my stoma'
Sarah Smith says that after living in pain for years, she feels happy and wants to inspire others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H7...
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The heartbreaking video and the death of a Kurdish-Iranian family
A video clip of a girl who died with her family crossing the English Channel highlights their drive for a better life. from BBC News - Hom...
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The Yorkshire cemetery struggling to keep up with burials
A surge of deaths in Bradford's Muslim community this month has left Scholemoor cemetery struggling. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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How Germany remembers the world wars
Germany's fraught relationship with the memory of war is symbolised by one building in central Berlin. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Vaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and more
The news about a coronavirus vaccine led to a wave of false claims online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lsKtax
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Secret Service Struck Again by Coronavirus Outbreak
By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35yTyt3
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY JONATHAN WOLFE AND DANI BLUM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3lqj6Oi
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8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again
By BY JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN, SHAWN HUBLER AND KATHERINE J. WU from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3puYzKP
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Georgia, Virus Restrictions, Kim Ng: Your Friday Evening Briefing
By BY REMY TUMIN AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3prqKKC
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Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeps G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38HdNq8
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Trump, without acknowledging the rapid surge, projects rosy view on vaccines
By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND DENISE GRADY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2K8qhwT
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US election 2020: Biden takes Georgia to solidify victory
The president-elect is the first Democrat projected to win in Georgia since 1992. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35sL1rb
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Newspaper headlines: No 10's 'day of tantrums' as PM's team 'torn apart'
Saturday's papers lead with the fallout surrounding the departure of top No 10 aide Dominic Cummings. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ageless Wonder Bernhard Langer Oldest To Make Masters Cut Ageless Wonder Bernhard Langer Oldest To Make Masters Cut
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Former Detroit College Basketball Star Duerod Dies At Age 64 Former Detroit College Basketball Star Duerod Dies At Age 64
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Johnson, Thomas Part Of 4-way Share Atop Masters Leaderboard Johnson, Thomas Part Of 4-way Share Atop Masters Leaderboard
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Seahawks Without Starting Center, Both Starting CBs Vs. Rams Seahawks Without Starting Center, Both Starting CBs Vs. Rams
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Cavani, Suárez Score As Uruguay Crush Colombia In Qualifier Cavani, Suárez Score As Uruguay Crush Colombia In Qualifier
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Qualcomm Receives U.S. License To Sell 4G Chips To Huawei
Qualcomm Inc on Friday said it had received a license from the U.S. government to sell "some 4G products" to Huawei Technologies C...
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Google At Odds With U.S. Over Protective Order For Firms Tied To Lawsuit -court Filing
Alphabet's Google and the U.S. Justice Department have failed to reach agreement over a protective order for third parties like Microsof...
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Trudeau threatens to cancel Christmas for Canadians
Canadian Thanksgiving was just last month, and the country has seen consequences as Covid-19 cases reach record highs. Now, Canadian leaders...
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Grandfather serving 505-year sentence ordered to be released 'without delay'
In a stunning reprieve for a man sentenced to more than five centuries behind bars for a nonviolent offense, a judge in Los Angeles on Thurs...
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Marlins hire MLB's first female general manager
The Miami Marlins have hired Kim Ng to be the team's new general manager, making her the first woman GM and first Asian American GM in M...
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Qualcomm Receives U.S. License To Sell 4G Chips To Huawei
Qualcomm Inc on Friday said it had received a license from the U.S. government to sell "some 4G products" to Huawei Technologies C...
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Google At Odds With U.S. Over Protective Order For Firms Tied To Lawsuit -court Filing
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Keep spoilers from ruining your gaming experience on the PS5
Spoilers are the worst if you're not the first to play a game or see a trailer, so we're going to show you how to set up spoile...
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Learn how to change or reset your PS5 password to keep you info safe
Security is vital for anything connected to the internet, and with Sony's new gaming console being internet-enabled, it's essent...
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How to set up a party on PS5
When you're playing something with your friends, be it a co-op game or competitive multiplayer, you often don't want to bother w...
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Dominic Cummings to leave Downing Street by Christmas
Boris Johnson hired Mr Cummings to be his adviser shortly after becoming prime minister in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UA5x...
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US election 2020: More Republicans back giving Biden briefings
But allowing him the daily intelligence memo does not mean most Republicans have accepted his win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38E...
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I'm A Celebrity: Behind the scenes at Gwrych Castle
Celebrities will be put to work doing chores and splitting wood for a boiler at Gwrych Castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36sWrL3...
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Pfizer In Talks With Brazil To Supply COVID-19 Vaccine By Early 2021
The head of Pfizer Inc in Brazil said on Thursday the drugmaker is negotiating with the South American nation to supply its potential COVID1...
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Caught Off Guard, France Says Ready To Play Role In Nagorno-Karabakh Solution
France on Thursday said it was ready to help build a lasting and balanced solution for all sides in the NagornoKarabakh conflict after a Rus...
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WRs Diggs, Hopkins Turn Bills And Cards Into Must-see TV WRs Diggs, Hopkins Turn Bills And Cards Into Must-see TV
Buffalo's Stefon Diggs and Arizona's DeAndre Hopkins are two receivers who have flourished in their new homes after being traded to ...
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Mize 87 Yards Shorter Than DeChambeau And Has The Same Score Mize 87 Yards Shorter Than DeChambeau And Has The Same Score
Larry Mize is 33 years removed from the Masters victory that allows him to play as long as he likes. He is 62, and his average distance off ...
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UConn Coach Hurley: 2-week Pause Threatens Start Of Season UConn Coach Hurley: 2-week Pause Threatens Start Of Season
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World Surf League Finals To Be Held At Lower Trestles World Surf League Finals To Be Held At Lower Trestles
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