Muslim Council of Britain elects first female leader
Zara Mohammed, 29, said it was an "honour" to be appointed as the organisation's secretary general. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women
In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tf...
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals
Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: 'Traumatised' hospital staff need time to recover
Many staff could resign if they are rushed into tackling the NHS backlog, hospitals in England warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Business leaders call for a post-Covid economic roadmap
The CBI employers' group tells the government a post-Covid economic strategy will unlock investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t7olXo
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Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities
The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MdHir2
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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Clare Smyth: First female British chef with three Michelin stars
Northern Irish chef Clare Smyth is the first British female to be awarded three Michelin stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pBu1H...
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Life in a Day: Kevin Macdonald says film 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
Kevin Macdonald's documentary features personal videos from across the world - all shot on the same day. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Music festivals and Covid: Could some events still go ahead this year?
Glastonbury is already cancelled, but MPs are working on how to support the music festival industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Home working increases cyber-security fears
IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39ClePH
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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3csyf...
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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L6Tf15
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'I worked on the vaccine my dad was given'
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to three young people involved in the vaccine rollout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L5hsES
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Accountants warned over fraud expectations
Should auditors be expected to spot companies, such as BHS and Wirecard - at risk of collapse through fraud? from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19 school closures 'could cost pupils £40,000 in lifetime earnings'
A research group warns the "long-run costs" of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The school teachers helping struggling families in Covid lockdown
A school in the Wirral is helping families struggling to get by during the national lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3reWG5j ...
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Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?
It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aj1uQ1
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MoQ...
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Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England
PM hails "milestone" in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs. from BBC News - Home https://...
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The Papers: 'Vaccine victory', and Captain Tom in hospital
Monday's front pages feature a "crucial milestone" being hit in care homes as the UK sees a record high of jabs. from BBC Ne...
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Russia braces for latest Navalny protests
Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
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Swedish Covid nurse to watch entire film festival alone in lighthouse
Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth will spend a week living alone in a lighthouse watching 60 movies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3py6CX6
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Covid: EU and UK 'reset' relations after NI vaccine row
Ministers said they are confident that the EU will not block vaccines entering the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NRKDwg
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Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t5wGe5
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Covid: Pandemic 'has highlighted archaic wedding laws'
Proposed changes to the law could allow people to marry in gardens and homes in Wales and England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3am...
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Post-Brexit taxes for steel 'very damaging', says Kinnock
Stephen Kinnock MP says the UK's steel industry needs state aid and new export quotas with the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in
A former prime minister says there is daily fighting as rebel forces encircle Bangui. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39vVT9O
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UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ND...
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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'
Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Coronavirus: 'Life will never be the same, for me it's better'
Kellie Larkin has cerebral palsy, is quadriplegic, non-verbal and communicates through a computer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36m...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "winter scenes". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j1Ypbg
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aebL...
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UK's first Covid evacuees: 'I wish I'd stayed in Wuhan and missed flight'
Twelve months ago, 83 Britons fled Wuhan, the Covid-19 epicentre, but some wish they had never left. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died’
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pmFJoU
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36rYCi...
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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'When my name was butchered at school it made me feel different'
Yewande Biala has spoken about how mispronunciations of her name affect her, and other women agree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford racially abused on social media
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he was subjected to "humanity and social media at its worst" after receiving racist...
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The Papers: EU 'vaccine blunder', and sport betting logo 'ban'
Fallout from the EU's U-turn on vaccine export controls features prominently on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid: Boris Johnson 'in awe' of pandemic parents
The prime minister says parents and guardians have risen to the "unique challenges" of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Covid: Families could be asked to pay funeral fines
Concern from undertakers comes after a firm was fined £10,000 when 150 people attended a service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t9D...
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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t8PPvI
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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YsbIrU ...
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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mym4Uq...
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Pregnancy during lockdown: Advice from one mum to another
Jacqui, who gave birth last year, gives advice to expectant mother Gemma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oyIceF
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Video calls and bookshelves dressed to impress
Video calls have given us all an insight into people's homes – and one firm an unexpected boost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ae3rxb
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Week in pictures: 23-29 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mgp0oW
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Covid-19: Your vaccine questions answered
From infertility to travel, we look at some of the key Covid vaccine talking points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j1rW4K
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Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’
Tens of thousands of lobotomies were carried out in the UK and US in the 1940s and 50s. Should we condemn the surgeons? from BBC News - Ho...
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HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?
Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36sp...
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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3af...
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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YtsH...
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Fyodor Cherenkov: The Soviet football genius the world never got to see
Fyodor Cherenkov was an outstanding talent, a football hero in the Soviet Union. He also suffered terribly with mental illness. from BBC N...
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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a6...
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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. from BBC News - Ho...
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Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'
A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Poland abortion ban: Thousands protest for third day
Thousands march through the streets of Warsaw, chanting "freedom, equality, abortion on demand". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The Papers: 'EU vaccine war explodes', and Oxford jab 'attack'
The EU's attempt to add controls on the export of jabs to the UK dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t9eWy...
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GameStop: Who is winning the market battle?
Novice investors are trying to beat Wall Street professionals at their own game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3taZT7u
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Working from bed: 'I don't even have to get dressed'
A lot of us are tempted to spend January in bed but some people have turned it into their office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFw...
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Covid: Some pupils in Wales could return to school after half term
Primary school children could start a phased return if Covid cases continue to fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yp30KV
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Luis Suarez: Ex-Liverpool striker's Premier League highs, 10 years after he arrived at Anfield
In the week that marks 10 years since his arrival in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at some of Luis Suarez's best moments and goals...
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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Parenting during lockdown is exhausting, says Kate
The Duchess of Cambridge spoke about home schooling her children during a call with other parents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mu...
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China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US pledges support
The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ct1f...
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Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine
They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid: Data shows outbreaks in England's offices in lockdown
Under England's lockdown rules, in force since 6 January, people should work from home if they can. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Special UK visa for Hong Kong residents from Sunday
The PM says it honoured the UK's "profound ties of history and friendship" with the ex-British colony. from BBC News - Home ...
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Covid-19: 'Less exercise and more TV' than first lockdown
People are spending less time on hobbies and volunteering in the current lockdown, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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A-Levels: How students are coping with cancelled exams
The consultation period on how exam grading in England should be assessed ends on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3abgZJO
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Why roller skating is making a comeback
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MwoN...
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GameStop: Meet the amateur traders fighting Wall Street
They're young, they're financially savvy and they're angry at being shut out of GameStop share trading. from BBC News - Home h...
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths
How disabled gamers formed a winning esports team called the Quad Gods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MhhIB8
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Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan re-make history in Netflix film The Dig
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan discuss history, archaeology, Indiana Jones and their new film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36m8w...
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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a8GkUK...
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants
Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t4Tzyo
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Covid-hit pupils 'should be allowed to repeat a year'
Education think-tank says pupils should have the right to repeat the school year after Covid disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Vaccination volunteers to be given Covid jab
NHS volunteers will now be given the vaccine because they are considered frontline health workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3as...
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Mother and baby homes: Eamon Martin supports public inquiry
Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, also agrees that victims should be entitled to compensation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MuBI...
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Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'
There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: 'Union vacc' and EU jab rollout nearing 'crisis'
The front pages report on trial results from a new Covid vaccine and supply shortages in Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YnNl...
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Nursery top-up fees probe prompts England-wide warning
Ombudsman urges councils to ensure parents are not wrongly charged for free nursery places from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sZI3V0
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Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services
One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39mHIDV
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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYy4xn
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Covid-19: 'I told my kids I wasn't going to make it'
Taxi driver Ali Sakallioglu spent 222 days in hospital with Covid, including three months in a coma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Parosmia: 'Since I had Covid, food makes me want to vomit'
Many are finding things do not smell right after Covid - and that most foods smell and taste disgusting. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?
Boris Johnson will visit Scotland on Thursday as polls suggest support for independence has risen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tr...
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Covid vaccines: Misleading claims targeting ethnic minority people
We've been tracking some of the misinformation about vaccines that has circulated in minority communities. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Joe Biden's tech - what can the president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The pilots forced to change career completely
With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YiXC...
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Covid: Social workers 'braced for tsunami of needs' after lockdown
Many worry about their capacity to protect the vulnerable if workloads increase further, a union warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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UK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'
Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M...
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English National Opera lessons for long Covid sufferers
The English National Opera's singing coach gives long Covid sufferers breathing space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36iZMwW
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Covid: Black over-80s 'half as likely' to have been vaccinated
A unique study of millions of patient records identifies "substantial" differences in vaccine coverage. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Covid: Lockdown rule-breakers flee Cwmbran salon in police raid
CCTV footage shows eight people running out of the fire exit of the salon as police show up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ciXm55
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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained
Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Living through lockdown in a high-rise flat
The continuing lockdown in England is tough for everyone but what's it like if you have limited space at home? from BBC News - Home ht...
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Covid-hit New Orleans turns homes into floats for Mardi Gras
Residents hit upon the idea after the annual street parade was cancelled because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cnQ...
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Jagtar Singh Johal: Scot 'forced to sign blank confession' in India
Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in an Indian jail without conviction for more than three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YnZQ...
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Boris Johnson to visit Scotland despite Nicola Sturgeon warning
The PM will use the trip to argue the Covid response illustrates the strengths of the UK working together. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic
Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KXdbU0
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Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide
The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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The Papers: 'No EU can't have our jabs' and 'schools out'
The papers focus on a row over the supply of Covid jabs to the EU and the timeline for reopening schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
FA Cup: Vote for your favourite goal of the fourth round
We have picked our favourite goals from the FA Cup fourth round - but which do you think is the best one? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
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US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36j7nM6
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Covid: Arrivals to England from virus hotspots face hotel quarantine
The measures will apply to British residents returning to England from areas including southern Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Archbishops call for daily prayer after 100,000 UK deaths
The message from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York comes after the UK passed 100,000 Covid deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Goldman boss gets $10m pay cut for 1MDB scandal
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split. from BBC News - Home https...
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Victims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams
Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Insurers defend covering ransomware payments
Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3plavP2
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Chelsea Flower Show: Event moved to autumn for first time in history
It is the first time the world-famous event will take place in the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MpIJSX
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Spanish Armada maps 'saved for the nation'
The maps depict the famous sea battle in which the English fleet was victorious in 1588. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pqf3nk
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Covid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'
Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Covid-19 vaccine: Woman to restart chemotherapy after jab
Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a59Qe...
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their famil...
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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became ...
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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid: Will the UK's pubs stay shut until May?
Previous lockdowns suggest hospitality could be facing one of the longest routes back to normality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Dave Grohl: 'I dreamt I was shot in the back'
The Foo Fighters' frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band's new album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a1tF...
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan
The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy
Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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The Papers: Front pages mark UK's 100,000 Covid deaths
Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Covid: Cancel developing countries' debt, MPs urge
A committee says the pandemic is increasing hardship and food insecurity among the world's poor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content
The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying. from BBC News - Home http...
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Poor whites in 'left behind' towns miss out on uni
Watchdog warns of low university chances for white working youths in former industrial towns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MpWrVC ...
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage
The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Inside the hospital: ‘Among all the doom and gloom there’s positives’
Despite the strains on the system, there is still kindness and new life in NHS hospitals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NAMSnA
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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes peopl...
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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the...
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Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iK...
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders: The Trump defender enters political race
Known to millions around the world for her staunch defence of Trump, now it's her turn to speak for herself. from BBC News - Home http...
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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine dozes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KQxz9...
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Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qVLKcD ...
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Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'
It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Facebook News feature launches in UK
The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ohXVP9
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Chris Grayling leads MPs' charge to save hedgehogs
Ex-cabinet minister wants "Britain's favourite animal" to get same protections as bats and badgers. from BBC News - Home htt...
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How Brexit shapes views on Scottish independence
Sir John Curtice looks at whether a future Yes vote in Scotland could be boosted by the UK leaving the EU. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a3iE47
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Extra £50m pledged for virus-hit grassroots sport
An extra £50m is being directed towards grassroots sport after a "significant hit" to activity levels amid the coronavirus pandemi...
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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39hT8c5
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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US
Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a0K2zP
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The Papers: Quarantine hotels plan and holidays 'under threat'
The front pages focus on proposals to force some arrivals to the UK to self-isolate in hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iJZW5B...
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
NFL: Brady throws three touchdown passes to take Buccaneers to Super Bowl
Tom Brady throws three touchdown passes, including this one to Scotty Miller, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26 t...
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Gordon Brown: UK could become 'failed state' without reform
Covid has exposed "tensions" between Whitehall and the UK's nations and regions, the former PM warns. from BBC News - Home h...
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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Police and protesters clash during Dutch curfew demo
Police used water cannon and tear gas to clear protesters in Eindhoven rallying against a new curfew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Travellers: Shocking lack of pitches for families, charity warns
Only 18 out of 251 authorised traveller sites have any free spaces, research from a charity suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled
About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qLthiM
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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qNE...
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Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke'
Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M3rqq...
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: Schools out 'till Easter' for 'lost generation' kids
Many of Monday's papers lead with calls from parents and MPs for schools to reopen in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sU...
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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. from BBC News - Home ...
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Pandemic diaries: How are people coping in lockdown?
The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MfB35v
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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen". from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Katie Price on Harvey's 'terrifying' move to a specialist college
Reality TV star and ex-model, Katie Price reveals the challenges of finding a specialist college for her eldest son Harvey, who has complex ...
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Covid: Why I'm breaking lockdown rules
The government says breaking Covid lockdown rules costs lives. But some people are doing it anyway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39e5aU4
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card
Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3og8TEE ...
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Can we really feel the benefits of nature through a screen?
Scientists attempt to understand how best to bring the great outdoors to those stuck inside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qNCKWH
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MgzxQC
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'
The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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Government 'don't know answer' on easing restrictions
The Health Secretary tells Andrew Marr that he doesn't know when it will be safe to lift restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months
The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a1p83h
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Coronavirus: Your tributes to those who have died
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid-19: Plea for caution after jabs and a look at the post-virus economy
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwB6dT
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Smart motorways 'dangerous' - police chief
The claim comes after a coroner ruled two deaths on the M1 motorway were avoidable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39d93IY
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Saturday, January 23, 2021
Luton captain on facing Chelsea without 'number one fan' - watch live at 12:00
Luton Town captain Sonny Bradley faces Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, a little over a month after the death of his father. ...
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Klopp hopes Burnley defeat will be turning point for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes the defeat by Burnley will prove a turning point for his side. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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McGregor vs Poirier 2: Dustin Poirier shocks Conor McGregor in UFC rematch
Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier claims victory in their rematch at UFC 257. from BBC News - Home...
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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media
A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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Covid: Vaccinated people may spread virus, says Van-Tam
England's deputy chief medical officer urges those who have had the jab to stick to lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year
Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3peDh3B
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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: Vaccinated told to follow rules and PM's jab 'gamble'
Many of Sunday's papers focus on what the Covid jab means for lockdown, case numbers and schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/398fx...
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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown made me feel like I was in prison'
John Nicholl, who is deafblind, says his use of hands-on sign language left him isolated in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'I couldn't breathe': The 26-year-old with Covid
Twenty-six-year-old Mae Mamaril and her family all tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Mae was the only one who was moved to an...
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The paper that helped the homeless
How Street News became the first newspaper sold by homeless and unemployed vendors from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c7tpVI
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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32LO6z...
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Janice Nix: The drugs kingpin who joined the Probation Service
Janice Nix used to be one of London's most notorious drug dealers. How did she turn her life around? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iHLta1
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The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/399A9jU
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Willian Jose: Wolves sign Real Sociedad striker on loan
Wolves sign Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose on loan until the end of the season and have the option to buy in the summer. from BBC News...
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Covid-19: Doctors want less wait between jabs as EU struggles with supply
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39a8P5h
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Aleah James: 'I got signed by WWE in lockdown'
Essex-born 23-year-old Aleah James was offered her dream contract during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qEfKcG
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Run fast, think deep - how Odogwu carved his way into England squad
From leftfield to centre stage. Paolo Odogwu was barely on England's radar a year ago, now he's part of a super-exclusive Six Nation...
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Ainslie's Ineos Team UK moves closer to America's Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie's Ineos Team UK are into the final of the Challenger Series - which will determine who faces Team New Zealand for the Am...
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Top doctors want 12-week Pfizer vaccine gap halved
They say delaying second doses in order to give more people their first is "difficult to justify". from BBC News - Home https://...
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National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy
Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qLamoo
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What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y5nTu...
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Covid-19: Nurses call for better masks to protect all staff
Inadequate PPE and a new variant may be putting the lives of nurses at risk, says nursing union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3caep...
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Covid hand-outs: How other countries pay if you are sick
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery'
Historical documents are uncovered that provide clues to a puzzle that haunted Charles Darwin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qJqB59...
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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant th...
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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/399oamE
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Muslim students still waiting for government funding plan
In 2013 the government promised to deliver a Sharia-compliant scheme but so far it has not materialised. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid vaccine: Can Wales meet its targets?
Is Wales able to meet its vaccination targets - this weekend and next month? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o9bzUJ
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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/364u...
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Covid-19: Five ways to avoid lockdown back pain
Tips on how to reduce back pain through the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/395EiWa
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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost
The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8X8kI
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Up to 500 new cells to be built in women's prisons
Some will enable women to have overnight visits with their children, the Ministry of Justice says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3...
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Covid: Peaky Blinders' Black Country Museum is vaccine hub
Injections are to be delivered at Black Country Living Museum where the series has in part been filmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: UK 'feeling the strain' but gets vaccine 'boost'
Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bZ...
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Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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Beckhams pay themselves £21m despite business losses
The couple paid themselves the sum despite heavy losses at Mrs Beckham's fashion brand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iyrs5Q
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Covid-19: Ministers to consider £500 Covid payment to boost self-isolation rates
A leaked document outlines proposals to encourage people with Covid symptoms to get tested and stay home. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU
UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved. from BBC News - Home ht...
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The vehicle that got a village smiling
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8XibI
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How online bedtime stories keep grandparents connected
Annette keeps in touch with her two granddaughters by reading to them over video call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c1MLvy
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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Vaccine volunteers: 'It's felt good to fight back against Covid'
Some of those leading the nation's vaccination effort have told of their experiences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p7yYqU
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'The phone call that brought me freedom - but broke my mother's heart'
When Farah Sayeed told her mother she wasn't coming home after university, it caused a painful rift. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LU80EL
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Covid-19: The NHS trust the Army is helping through the second wave
Staff shortages have proved a problem for Barts NHS Trust, which is struggling amid the second wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Why Sigourney Weaver had to say yes to Call My Agent
The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MgNOfW...
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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK
The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3972x6l
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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qHXqzk
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Covid: Half of early-years staff ‘don’t feel safe’
Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1zWZ...
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Covid: Museums and galleries 'fighting for survival', Art Fund says
A national charity renews its plea for donations to help museums hit by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pjr...
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Police arrest 320 dangerous UK child sex offenders
Investigators have been targeting offenders who operate online since the first coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Fire Brigades Union safety demands 'unworkable', says report
A report criticises the union after it told its members not to volunteer due to safety concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397IT...
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Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths
A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland. from BBC News - Home http...
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Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation
Friday's front pages suggest ministers are considering making a cash payment to everyone who tests positive. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Young people asked how pandemic has affected them
A survey is launched by the children's commissioner for Wales to help assess the impact on them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Biden's new-look Oval Office is a nod to past US leadership
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y2Vh5b
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Storm Christoph: From lockdown river haven to major flooding alert
Residents of a quiet Manchester suburb speak of their relief as the River Mersey shows them mercy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3...
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Covid: Nearly 2m people got first Covid vaccine in last week
It comes as another 65 NHS Covid-19 vaccination centres in England welcome their first patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LQst...
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Covid: England's schools to get two weeks' notice for reopening
The education secretary says he is "not able to exactly say" when pupils in England will return. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Marmite maker Unilever to insist suppliers pay 'living wage'
Unilever says that by 2030 suppliers must pay staff enough to cover a family's basic needs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1xzG...
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Covid-19: Warning over infection levels and holiday firm's vaccination demand
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4au1v
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Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat'
Shoppers buying items from Europe now have to pay customs or VAT charges on those above a certain value. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Storm Christoph: Snow warning in south-east Scotland upgraded
An amber alert is issued for parts of Scotland and the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice. from BBC News - Home...
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Covid-19: NI lockdown measures to be reviewed by ministers
Restrictions are unlikely to be eased by the executive, due to pressures on the health service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sDOg9...
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Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration
Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MaPya...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
‘Did you get juggling balls for Christmas?’ – Villa boss angry at ‘pathetic’ decision
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith describes the decision to let a Manchester City goal stand as "farcical". from BBC News - Home https...
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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks to the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: 'No evidence' virus levels decreasing in England
Imperial College London research suggests rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the third lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Universities degree 'not the only route to success'
Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4iQ9D
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Troubles victims: Thousands of relatives call for action
Some 3,500 people sign an open letter, published in three newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iyhGkf
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Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, and mittens
With the world watching, who created fashion moments on inauguration day? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1bqrU
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Biden inauguration: Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb in full
Amanda Gorman's powerful reading of her poem was one of the memorable moments at Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - Home ht...
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UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
The EU's top representative in London is not being accorded the same privileges as other ambassadors. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes
Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sKW...
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Newspaper headlines: 'New dawn for America' as Joe Biden takes over
Thursday's front pages are dominated by the inauguration of the 46th US president in Washington DC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency
Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XT...
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Don't scrap £20 benefits increase, urges Dame Louise Casey
The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up. from BBC News - Home https://...
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£80m for treatment services in drug crackdown
The package will also see police target dealers and health services help people with addictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sIm3...
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Covid: MPs criticise HMRC over gaps in support schemes
Out-of-date tax systems mean people are falling through the cracks for help, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39QGjV8
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Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages
Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LLI...
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Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars say
Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors
Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The cartoonists making mental health their muse
Meet the artists shaping graphic medicine - a genre of comics focused on the experience of living with mental illness. from BBC News - Hom...
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Baby Done: Comedy film explores woman's reluctance at impending motherhood
The film explores feeling mixed about being pregnant and social media pressure on expectant mums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XUT...
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained
James Cook returns to Monklands eight months on to find the hospital staff struggling against the odds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XVc...
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Paralysed ambulance call handler walks for 'NHS heroes'
An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oYJHUo...
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvJXvh
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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal? from BBC N...
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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms
It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4cbMK...
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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says predecessor
The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says. from BBC News - Home https...
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Newspaper headlines: 'It's the back of Trump' and 'vaccine pivot'
Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o1b...
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Covid-19: 'Grave concern' over court backlog, and Biden keeps Covid travel bans
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XPThx4
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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to review lockdown 'duration'
The first minister says her statement to MSPs will concern the "duration" of Scotland's restrictions. from BBC News - Home h...
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights?
The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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Storm Christoph: Amber alert for northern and central England
Large parts of northern and central England are expected to face sustained heavy rain from Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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Johnson 'glad' to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill
People who say Boris Johnson does not want Joe Biden as president are "mistaken", says Lord Sedwill. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'
Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bS3bX...
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First Dates: Channel 4 series will feel 'more like real life'
The latest daters are in unfamiliar surroundings as the Channel 4 series moves to a new restaurant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'
Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance
Oxford says the "public cannot get enough of experts" with a £100m donation for antibiotics research. from BBC News - Home https...
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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'
Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oW2XSE...
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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sBRKZ...
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Royal Papworth Hospital proposal by man who spent Christmas alone
Family members watched online as Jordan got engaged to his partner, with the help of nurses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bUpOtY
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Melania’s jacket and nine other defining images of Trump's presidency
As Donald Trump prepares to leave office, here are some of the key moments of his presidency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LMWBGP ...
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The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sC...
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35P6i...
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Female child sex abuse 'remains taboo' while victims struggle
Female perpetrated child sexual abuse remains taboo, experts say - while victims struggle to report it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers
Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvWxdY
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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest
Tuesday's front pages report fears that millions of people could ignore Covid rules once they are vaccinated. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq
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Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic
Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K...
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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39zKfJO...
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Sri Lanka v England: Tourists win first Test by seven wickets
Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence help England seal victory over Sri Lanka on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. from BBC News - ...
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Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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London Ambulance Service: 'We take thousands of calls every day - it's tough'
Ambulance service staff in London explain the unique pressures of working during a pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oXWZ3q
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Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend
China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'
A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38QpKcU
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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bUryU...
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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleague...
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV
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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y2v...
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Russell T Davies on It's A Sin: 'We were all Aids deniers - then it got real'
Writer Russell T Davies talks about his new show It's A Sin, set amid the Aids crisis in the 1980s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sHkv...
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Who's exempt from wearing masks?: 'I'm scared of abuse for not wearing one'
At the moment, there's no official way to prove you don't have to wear a face covering from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38RlYQh...
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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force
Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in. from BBC News - Home https...
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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - Home http...
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. ...
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Kori, nine, says transplant gives him 'another chance at life'
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39zoE4c
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The Papers: 'Hope in the post' as '5 million more offered jab'
Monday's papers focus on news that over-70s in England will be invited to get a Covid jab this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Covid-19: More mass jab centres, airport support and a virtual library
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sv24T7
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Statues to get protection from 'baying mobs'
The government is planning new laws to stop England's monuments being removed "on a whim" by protesters. from BBC News - Hom...
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Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Airport support scheme to launch this month
The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3imX...
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Church of England services hit by Covid pandemic
More than half of the Church of England's 14,000 parishes will not open for Sunday services later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages
Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35OcymL
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Virtual library gives children in England free book access
Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ik3...
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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3szR...
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings. fro...
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Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XO2g1K...
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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlie...
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Magicians mark 100 years of 'sawing woman in half' trick
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LWPJX0
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Avenue Beat: How do the F2020 singers avoid becoming a one-hit wonder?
Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38QOykR
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Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XO3fyY
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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?
After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England
It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19 vaccines: Prince William 'proud' of Queen and duke for getting jabs
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Papers: 'Quarantine hotels' and jab for over-18s 'by June'
Sunday's front pages include new plans for Covid vaccines, and lifting lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KkN...
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Covid vaccine patients treated to live organ music at Salisbury Cathedral
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder close to Fenerbahce move
Mesut Ozil is close to agreeing a deal to end his Arsenal contract, paving the way for a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. from BBC News - ...
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Covid-19: Protect us from unlawful killing charges - medics
Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qnhQh5
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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Archie Lyndhurst: CBBC star died in his sleep, says mother
CBBC star's mother, Lucy Lyndhurst, says his death has had a "catastrophic effect" on their family. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Sri Lanka opener Thirimanne frustrates England after Root's 228
Lahiru Thirimanne's unbeaten 76 frustrates England as a spirited Sri Lanka rally on the third day of the first Test in Galle. from BBC...
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UK weather: Disruption warning as snow hits parts of the UK
Parts of eastern England could see up to 8cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nR2nnC
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Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkPdko ...
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Aerial photos capture 'tree of life' structures in Norfolk and Suffolk
Mike Page says his images of the spectacular patterns capture a moment in time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38OCKQb
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Nearly 50 players face quarantine in hotel rooms after Covid cases on flights to Melbourne
Forty-seven players will stay confined to the their hotel rooms before the Australian Open after other passengers on their flights tested po...
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Covid-19: Travel industry crisis and Pfizer vaccine delay
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iuj1st
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Covid: 'Urgent' aviation support plea over travel curbs
Air industry bodies call for more government support ahead of the UK travel corridor closure on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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New takeaway and shopping rules begin in Scotland
Takeaway outlets and click and collect retail services must change how they operate in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPER...
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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Nóra Quoirin: 'Compelling evidence' of abduction
A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Boris Johnson says girls' education key to ending poverty
The UK prime minister wants girls' education in developing countries to be a key international focus. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Joanna Lumley 'shocked' at claims disabled workers unpaid
Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules?
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38NwcBu
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MYyWmT
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3snXBBA
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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The Papers: 'Fortress Britain' and 'modern miracle workers'
Most of Saturday's front pages focus on a decision to shut down all travel corridors to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
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Why Bez wants people to 'get buzzin' in lockdown'
Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene. from BBC News...
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Covid-19: Brazil variant already in UK, scientist says
The mutated form of the virus is thought to be more infectious than some other variants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38LrZ0X
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Coronavirus: Student nurses 'at risk' without insurance on placement
Government has introduced scheme for third year students, but others still left unprotected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oQBIZx
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Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The Saved by the Bell actor fell ill last week and was taken to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNqjd5
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NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oM...
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UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November
The economy contracted as lockdown restrictions in England hit the service sector hard, official figures show. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: South America travel ban begins and UK economy shrinks
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oLospb
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Technical issue resolved after '150,000 police records lost'
The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Coronavirus: Fake news 'causing BAME people to reject Covid jab'
The NHS is concerned British Asians are being targeted with misinformation, a leading doctor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bM...
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Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkQk3J
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Covid: UK's ban on South America travellers comes into force
Travellers from Portugal are also barred from entering the UK, amid fears over a new coronavirus variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39vjdna...
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling
The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KdPmH0
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ ...
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Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'
Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38OO27f
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Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Talia Dean: 'My back pain was misdiagnosed for 15 years - now I can't dance'
Singer Talia Dean was 18 when she first had symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. It took 15 years to get a diagnosis. from BBC News - Home...
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ke...
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The Papers: Infection rate 'hope' - but care home cases rise
A mix of stories, many on the coronavirus pandemic, lead Friday's newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iiGfkX
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Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says
It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XESsXA
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
No-one knows what we've been through - Parker says Fulham owe no-one an apology
Fulham boss Scott Parker says "no-one knows what we have been through" after his side drew 1-1 with Tottenham despite having just ...
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Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35E1A37 ...
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Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qw1Aun...
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Meng Wanzhou: Bullets sent in mail to Huawei's finance chief
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XC...
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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in Indonesia is the world's oldest animal cave painting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: High Street chemists start vaccinations in England
Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38H13zz
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Covid-19: Passengers told to check train times as routes cut
Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MXk...
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Covid-19: Packed hospitals raised death risk by 20%
One in three trusts in England was running above safe levels of bed occupancy by the end of 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XBQ...
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Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government
The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Government's rough sleeping strategy 'out of step'
Boris Johnson pledged to end rough sleeping by 2024, but a watchdog says plans need reviewing post-Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy, from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid priority list: When will I get the Covid vaccine?
Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first. from...
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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder". from BBC News - Home https...
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bC...
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Steelers: How anti-gay row inspired rugby film
A new documentary shows the world's first gay rugby club challenging conventional perceptions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kc...
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Coronavirus: How safe are takeaways and supermarket deliveries?
If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, what are the risks of buying food? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JkM5Sq
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Evaristo de Macedo: The record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca & Madrid
Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring reco...
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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses
It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: 'Over 21m jabs now in UK', and Trump impeached
The vaccine rollout and the latest from the US leads most of Thursday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38H...
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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday
A negative test was supposed to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35B7n9...
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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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China: Senior Conservatives call for reset of UK policy
A report from a Tory right group adds to internal pressure on the government to harden its stance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38I...
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Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'
A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LNo...
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Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows
More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled
Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Duchess of York: From Budgie the Helicopter to Mills & Boon
Her novel Heart for a Compass is a fictional historical saga inspired by her great-great-aunt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sgUlrI...
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David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app
Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KfqOh2
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Three Democratic lawmakers test positive after Capitol riot
The Democrats say they sheltered in a safe room alongside others who refused to wear masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39p0DwN
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Covid-19: Special school staff want jab priority
Parents of disabled children are calling for teachers in special schools to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Quiz: How much do you know about the new Covid rules?
A top police office has said it's "preposterous" people don't know lockdown rules - so test yourself. from BBC News - Ho...
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Covid: NHS doctor 'receives 20 to 30 abusive messages a day'
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW
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Gavin Williamson: Machiavelli or Private Pike?
How has the education secretary survived so many U-turns? Or has he been unfairly accused? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bFkNWh
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Mental Health Act: 'I was sectioned and no one told me what was going on'
As recommendations are made to modernise the Mental Health Act, Raf and Ashley reveal their own experiences of being detained under it. fr...
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Drill and rap music on trial
The BBC's Steve Swann looks at the use of UK drill music as evidence in criminal prosecutions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i6...
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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3siM...
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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Free school meals: Minister demands 'urgent improvement'
It comes after footballer Marcus Rashford said images of food parcels online were "not good enough". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Earl of Strathmore admits sex attack at Glamis Castle home
The Earl of Strathmore attacked a woman in her room during an event he was hosting at Glamis Castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cramlington woman celebrates 100th birthday with covid jab
Isabella Curry said she now feels safe and will be able to go out and meet friends soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nBzjjR
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The Papers: Patients 'sent to hotels' and jab rollout concerns
The coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout continue to dominate the newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38CV6n0
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Covid: Johnson's bike ride 'didn't break rules'
Downing Street defends the PM, while the Met Police chief says he did not act "against the law". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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In pictures: Aurora Borealis lights up sky above Scotland
The Northern Lights were visible overnight from Shetland, Moray and the Highlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bxYXE6
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Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers, eyesight warning and retail gloom
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KcuTm8
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Monday, January 11, 2021
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xubb8k
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Covid: Parents' coronavirus warning after daughter, 25, dies
The Jones family all got coronavirus at Christmas - but it was Lauren who didn't survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LnMx6W ...
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers 'increasingly likely' to be fined - Cressida Dick
People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says. from BBC News - Home ...
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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MKB0Ph
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Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her
Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Life on the frontline as part of an emergency ambulance crew
An emergency ambulance crew member tells of the reality of life on the NHS frontline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbUmgJ
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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LIoM9i
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Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman hailed as 'a hero'
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts
More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i47Vdi
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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body
A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oC9kdD
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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K67rXv
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Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more during lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'
Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nyD...
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20-year-old Covid patient couldn't tell parents 'I love you'
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4L...
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The Papers: Lockdown rules latest, and PM's bike ride
There are a mix of stories on Tuesday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qcelK6
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Sex and the City: New series announced but Kim Cattrall won't return
The much-loved TV series is back with a new name but only three of the original four leads will star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Celtic v Hibs still on despite 13 players and Lennon having to isolate
Celtic v Hibernian goes ahead as planned this evening despite the hosts being told that 13 first-team players must self-isolate. from BBC ...
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BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers
The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ouB...
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UK's biggest union elects first woman leader
Unison chooses Christina McAnea to replace Dave Prentis, who has been in the job for 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nEYUc0...
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Southend Hospital oxygen supply reaches 'critical' situation
A document advises doctors that the minimum level of oxygen required in the blood is being reduced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Vaccination hubs, Whitty's warning and lockdown learning
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3boyZTn
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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental...
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Australia v India: Tourists draw thrilling third Test to keep series level
India show incredible defiance to bat out the final day in a memorable draw with Australia in the third Test. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39je...
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Terra Carta: Prince Charles asks companies to join 'Earth charter'
He wants businesses to do more to protect the planet as he marks 50 years of environmental campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Milton Keynes robot used for lockdown couple marriage proposal
App developer Ben Hogan uses a delivery robot to help him pop the question to his partner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39gFSn6
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North Wales seaside photos resurface after 40 years
Michael Bennett's photographs caused a stir before their first exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35wdYT0
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Photographs of two families found on one 20-year-old film
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i0xqw4
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps
As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bq6m8j
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Covid: The truth behind videos of 'empty' hospitals
Videos have been posted online taken inside hospitals claiming they're empty. Here's why they're wrong. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling
With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38udM8G
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