Blue plaque planned to commemorate Diana, Princess of Wales
Six blue plaques for women have been announced by English Heritage to address the gender imbalance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q...
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California
Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QX...
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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief
WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB
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Crime victims to be told when perpetrators leave prison
A new code of rights will also enable victims of rape to choose their police interviewer's gender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds
And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC...
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Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says
A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QU...
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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan
The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39rJ3...
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Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'
Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3maJm0n...
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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?
Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PogQfJ
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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’
Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39wAvAO
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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE
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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'
With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wf5P...
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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'
People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PGZgU2...
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Why April is a big month for your finances
Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?
Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC New...
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Should airports be allowed to expand?
Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm2dl2
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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through
Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uchkU...
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'I have put everything into my winery'
South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fwymZK
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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer
The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Minimum wage rises for two million workers
Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sFAaTX
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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'
Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Ho...
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Biden's dog Major bites again at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial
Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial. from BBC News - Home...
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The cost of speaking up against China
Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health
The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ft3cTd
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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic
Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3weam3B ...
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Climate change: China absent from key UK meeting
Despite an official UK invite, China is not taking part in a key summit on climate and development. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers
Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u6Nu45
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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art
Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PG6zeD
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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests
Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years
The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'
Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them. from BBC News - ...
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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'
An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cBBnGD
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Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight
BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online
If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9iUXC ...
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Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?
A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths
Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u8...
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Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions
People seen as clinically extremely vulnerable are still being told to take precautions over Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Brazil military chiefs resign in new crisis for Bolsonaro
It comes amid a cabinet reshuffle as Jair Bolsonaro fights to contain a crisis over his leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q...
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'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England
The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights
The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3warOpI
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What did we learn from Scotland election debate?
The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked
Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sDbFqG
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Covid: World leaders in pandemic treaty call and 'impending doom' warning in US
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCOifs
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Monday, March 29, 2021
Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'
Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39sKcQV
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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
Boris Johnson and more than 20 others leaders say another health emergency is a matter of "if not when". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cAy...
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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'
Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?
AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3syIdCg
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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine
The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m2Tc...
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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US
Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8yb...
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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'
A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition. from...
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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance
It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0E2w...
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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'
Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m4...
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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea
The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories. from BBC Ne...
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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit
Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'
Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mot...
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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PJusSr
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Is this the future for international business deals?
A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles". from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic
A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you
Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxnryW
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How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2
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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'
How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wBGfi
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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wB...
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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3frkzE2
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Coronavirus: England stay-at-home order ends, and retailers see Easter boom
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O7YwHe
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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wiltsu
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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery
Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ct5M...
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Race crisis threatening police legitimacy, police chair warns
A lack of confidence in policing is having a damaging effect on law enforcement, the police chair warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut
Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cwbXdq ...
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Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall
Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border
It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia. from BBC News - Hom...
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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'
Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims. from BBC News...
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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmiBo9
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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England
People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection
A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u7qj...
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Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment
Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39F1fzx
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'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXyOSf
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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care
Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39jViHJ
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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'
Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19. f...
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rClIuY
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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'
The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues
Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E
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Covid: 'Don't squander gains,' says Prof Stephen Powis
Although "enormous progress" has been made, people must remain cautious, warns Prof Stephen Powis. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations
A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZVsJr
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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'
Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ctB...
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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rpuQTj
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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS
Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PE9...
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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic
The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O5tvDO
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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?
From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lX0CpL
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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music
This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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The real reason humans are the dominant species
How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PuSlx7
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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3spgNP3...
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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cp...
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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF
Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet
Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8...
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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry
Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book
A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31p7x1v
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Friday, March 26, 2021
BBC reporter records phone call with fraudster
BBC Money Box reporter Dan Whitworth was phoned by a fraudster and managed to record the call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PsMUid...
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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’
Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs
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Faith and ritual: Religion in 21st century Britain
From birth, to coming of age, marriage and death, how do five religions celebrate these crucial moments? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image
Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ
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Hate crimes on police 'more likely to be charged'
Police officers and staff made up a small portion of overall cases but up to half of crimes charged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19
Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: 'Christmas Day' for families as Wales lifts travel ban
The "stay local" rule is being scrapped from Saturday, allowing unlimited travel within Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rm...
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Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'
The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push. from BBC News - Home http...
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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border
Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31lO4yT
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Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm
The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w5AUUA...
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Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games
You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pa...
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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France
Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t
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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?
Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'
As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister
Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31nfh4...
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Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release
Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'
Making a teacher fear for their safety is "unacceptable", the equality commission chair says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls
A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics
The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ
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The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'
Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Wockhardt UK: Inside the factory making the AstraZeneca vaccine
BBC Breakfast has been given a world-first look inside the Covid vaccine factory Boris Johnson called "the saviour of humanity". ...
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The unusual death of Colin Marr
The police said he took his own life after a row with his fiancée - but his family say questions still remain about how he died. from BBC ...
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Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response
It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ro...
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North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched
Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm ...
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The UK professor and the fake Russian agent
An email exchange between a UK professor and a man called "Ivan" shows how intense the information war over Syria remains. from ...
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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Rough sleepers: Long-term housing 'varies by area'
Some people have been housed after years on the streets, but others still face uncertainty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w3a1R4
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UK professor shared info with fake Russian agent
Paul McKeigue shared information with a man who hinted he was a Russian agent, to discredit an NGO. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Brexit: UK lost 'significant' access to EU policing data under deal, report warns
Ppost-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military
A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QJ...
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999 response officers receive extra psychological support
Police forces are offering extra psychological support to 999 response officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QBceTH
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Winslet's same-sex role 'simply a love story'
Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet’s latest role sees her as the 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Promising Young Woman: Carey Mulligan film 'deeply troubling'
Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan, is a dark and twisted take on "hook-up culture". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Coronavirus and shielding: 'I've only left my home five times this year'
Michaela Hollywood led a jet-set lifestyle until coronavirus hit, then she had to shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39fXBfa
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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'
Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PbtGxE ...
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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'
An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims
Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sq...
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Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'
Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'
Many say key risk assessments have either not taken place or have not been acted on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3feh8Ae
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Covid: 'Stay-local' rule in Wales to end from Saturday
Wales will be the first UK nation to scrap travel restrictions since lockdowns were re-imposed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39gnv2...
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The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'
People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'
The two brands face threats of boycotts for expressing concern over forced Uighur labour claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lPAL...
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Twitter: Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets
Malaysian tycoon says Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet is "a piece of human history". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Nationwide tells 13,000 staff to 'work anywhere'
The UK's biggest building society says it wants to give employees more control over their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies
Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Government will be 'forced to rely' on BBC licence fee model, MPs suggest
A group of MPs says the infrastructure is not in place for a viable alternative to the licence fee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Holyrood election 2021: The 'intense' battle for every vote in Scotland
Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May. from BBC News - Home...
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Stalking victims ‘sitting ducks’ in lockdown, say Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Restrictions on movement and a rise in cyber-stalking fuel a surge of calls to a national helpline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ciupp...
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Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate
Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'
Newsbeat speaks to one of YouTube's biggest stars about what's next after selling out his 2021 tour. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Coronavirus: Locked down with Mum and Dad
Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandenic. How's it going, a year on? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church
The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - Home h...
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What can Joe Biden really change at the border?
An increase in migrants is testing the new administration's promises on immigration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PtqixT
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Covid: The bus journey that saved hundreds of thousands of lives
A conversation on a bus led to the setting up of the Recovery trial, leading to treatments for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'My father, the killer'
Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against ...
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Tate McRae's journey from ballet school to pop stardom
You Broke Me First was one of 2020's biggest break-out hits, but Tate McRae never intended to be a pop star. from BBC News - Home http...
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Scotland election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r
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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find
Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tRpYrY
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Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche
Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjhunv
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First southern US state scraps the death penalty
It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbkDHV
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The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK
Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams
More than 400,000 frauds and other cyber-crimes have been reported to police during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QpO...
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Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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'It's massive for us' - Wales captain Bale on World Cup dream
Wales captain Gareth Bale says qualifying for his first World Cup would realise his one remaining burning ambition. from BBC News - Home h...
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood
A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'
The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n ...
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Priti Patel promises overhaul of asylum seeker rules
"Genuine" refugees can stay in the UK, but failed applicants will be removed, the home secretary says. from BBC News - Home http...
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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'
Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Autistic boy's lockdown quotes turned into art
Woody's inspirational lockdown quotes have been turned into artwork by his dad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbk4Br
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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received
In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News...
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Lockdown anniversary: Hospital workers on a year of Covid
Four staff from University Hospital Southampton reflect on the last year on their home and work lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Wales election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'I was working 72 hours a week - it was cult-like'
As first-year Goldman Sachs analysts ask for a cap on their hours, four BBC News readers share their schedules. from BBC News - Home https...
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Loneliness: 'Alone is ok, but being lonely - it hurts'
A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus. from BBC News - Home h...
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Lockdown job-hunting: ‘I’ve applied for over 300 jobs’
If you've spent lockdown looking for jobs, you're not alone... But help is here. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rc338N
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2021 elections: A really simple guide
A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKWJYi
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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods
Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50
Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online
The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea
More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmFOcw
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Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties
Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab
Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship
Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Kill the Bill Bristol protests: police action at demo
Police officers arrest demonstrators protesting in the city centre at the new police bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmnEaQ
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Monday, March 22, 2021
Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m
The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia
A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'
Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse an 'epidemic beneath a pandemic'
Campaigners say a massive increase in appeals for help has exposed the scale of the problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31chxLe
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Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r8bL81
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Gunman kills 10 in Colorado market shooting
A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday attack in Boulder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6qC0E
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Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys
The retailer will stop selling magazines with disposable plastic toys after a campaign by a 10-year-old girl. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid-19: One year of lockdowns across the UK
It's a year to the day since the first UK-wide coronavirus lockdown was announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397a5Wm
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Lockdown newborns: 'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'
Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rb6gpj
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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.
A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists. from BBC News - Home h...
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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus
It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding
A public inquiry has questioned employees of the metals firm that supplied cladding for Grenfell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OW7...
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What is happening to the size of the Army?
Defence spending is going up, but the number of soldiers in the Army is going to fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UGPYXh
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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Making honey without bees and milk without cows
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations
Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off
Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWA3Nj...
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Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day
Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'
Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vRNqXG
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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules
Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown
Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown. from BBC News -...
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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal
Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second d...
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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres
Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cW6Wtr...
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Where are England going wrong - and how can Jones turn things around?
Slow starts. Record points conceded. A sky-high penalty count. How England's Six Nations campaign fell short on multiple fronts. from ...
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed
EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'
Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Defence review: Army 'to be reduced by 10,000 troops'
A review of the UK's defence policy sees new investment in cyber warfare, robotics and drones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c5...
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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser
The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Supermarket limits lifted as lockdown in Wales eases
Supermarkets can sell non-essential items and garden centres can open from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/316HCvf
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Brazil president rails against lockdown 'tyrants'
The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317k...
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Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs
A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vN...
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Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches
Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1eWfk
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Covid survivor Scott Howell thanks hospital staff for saving his life
A year after being put on a ventilator, Scott Howell returned to the hospital where he was treated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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How can I stop my houseplants dying?
With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/395xwPT ...
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Covid: NHS staff say change was the silver lining of the pandemic
The health service has seen drastic change, including video consultations and leaps in research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cYls...
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Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time
Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c74IIA
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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region
Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Dog thefts: The woman who rescues stolen dogs
A woman who rescues stolen pets says the crime has "rocketed out of control" during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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One Year On: A pandemic poem for Londoners
The writers behind All on the Board pay tribute to Londoners on the eve of the anniversary of the start of first lockdown. from BBC News -...
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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them
A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/391IB...
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Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic
People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees
Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7VuS4
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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'
With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy
Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town
For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - Home https...
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The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures
Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Welsh firms looking at flexi-working 'permanently'
Experts say many major organisations will have smaller offices and allow more flexible working. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/390ChK...
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Women's safety: Police apologise over flasher response delay
April-Joy Serrant says she was told to wait two days for police to follow up a report of a flasher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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'We've changed the narrative': Pandemic positivity on the Alton Estate
The mental, physical and financial impact of lockdown on one of the UK's biggest council estates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Dying nurse told sister 'follow in my footsteps'
Areema Nasreen was one of the youngest NHS workers to die of Covid-19 at the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Covid-19: Census to give snapshot of pandemic life, and food plea nurse considers quitting
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8rmWG
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Government decision to cut aid budget 'unlawful'
Last autumn, the government said it would not meet the 0.7% aid target in the coming financial year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables
UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Census 2021 to provide snapshot of life during pandemic
There will also be voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home...
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Dawn Bilbrough: Food plea nurse considers quitting after Covid
Dawn Bilbrough's tearful plea for people to stop panic buying went viral during the first wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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Mandelson urges Starmer to begin Labour policy review
The former cabinet minister says the Labour leader still has the "2019 manifesto round his neck". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk
Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape
Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'
A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7...
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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute
One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1iW...
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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love
Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/313...
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How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?
The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38yg8T...
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Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader
Supporters and critics assess Sir Keir's leadership, against a backdrop of the Covid crisis and party wrangles. from BBC News - Home h...
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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past
How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi...
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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear
Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWs2...
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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab
There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38WnjFl
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The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'
The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzCx8g
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Covid: Plan unveiled to 'spruce up' coastal areas and high streets
Ministers hope extra money and easing of rules will help areas reopen safely as lockdown eases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cPnXF...
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Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio on the secret of the police drama's success
As it returns for a sixth series, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio says the show owes some of its success to word of mouth. from BBC News...
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When is the census and what is it for?
The once-a-decade survey gives a snapshot of UK life and helps find out what services are needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qhx...
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Giving up alcohol: 'I feel like I’ve been reborn’
Nikki, a recovering alcoholic, describes how she stopped drinking during the pandemic and how it changed her. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38YiFq...
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Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?
China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why. from BBC News - Home https...
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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die. from BBC N...
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Do the Shetland Islands need a tunnel vision?
Some on the islands are looking to the Faroes for inspiration in tackling transport issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2ypdN
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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll
The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coach Holidays: 'More than a business, we're family'
Lack of support for "unfashionable" industry could put 24,000 jobs at risk and leave vulnerable passengers heartbroken. from BBC...
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone
A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lztVhL
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The forgotten referendum of 2011
Why the referendum everyone's forgotten shaped the last decade of our lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5JDQu
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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/311tT8...
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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations
Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eUAyKs
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The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'
Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree
The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QofnG...
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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'
Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ORb...
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Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball
A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vCts...
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Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'
Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Young Goldman Sachs bankers ask for 80-hour week cap
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vF2kjU ...
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UK government borrowing hits highest February level on record
The government borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for that month since records began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vB...
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Covid-19: Johnson to get Oxford jab as UK borrowing soars again
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0LTw8
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Black history lessons to be made mandatory in Welsh schools
Pupils will be taught about racism and diverse contributions to Wales past and present following a review. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Cheltenham Gold Cup preview: Al Boum Photo, A Plus Tard & Champ head line-up
Rachael Blackmore will seek more racing history on A Plus Tard in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup, where Al Boum Photo also seeks another l...
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'We're all or nothing' – Welsh rugby’s boom and bust years
As Wales chase an improbable Grand Slam on Saturday, BBC Sport Wales delves into the boom and bust years of Welsh rugby. from BBC News - H...
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option
Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OL57aE
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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy
At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1E7kc
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Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same
Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks
This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s5H0S...
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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'
Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s1...
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Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery'
Support for pupils varies according to which school you attend and where you live, report suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence'
One offender who has been in prison all his adult life says he has been "left to rot". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s3jW...
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Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks
Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on
A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help
The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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How Covid has changed where we want to live
Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards
Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c06ewf
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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government
Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape
The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tzofHp ...
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British Airways joins rush to expand remote working
The airline is exploring the sale of its huge Heathrow Airport HQ as part of flexible working plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril
Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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BT's Openreach to build full-fibre internet 'like fury' after Ofcom move
Regulator Ofcom will not cap Openreach's fees for full-fibre connections for at least 10 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Covid-19: India shortfall hits UK vaccine supply and 'do not resuscitate' decision concerns
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s2bG76
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Drag Race UK final: 'I refuse to be a doormat for hate'
Bimini, Tayce, Lawrence and Ellie on what it’s like to be a finalist on Drag Race UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P2fKG7
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Covid vaccine: Government facing questions over supply to UK
It is understood there is a delay to a shipment of millions of doses of the AstraZeneca jab from India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult
Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash
Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas
The attacks around Atlanta, Georgia, come amid a surge in hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tq...
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Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband
The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWUzjH
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Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for 'spreading false news'
Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r3tz4s...
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Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic
Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tv...
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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion. from BBC News - Home...
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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days
Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eYrjJ0
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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WJA16
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In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived
Photographer Laura Page challenges the stereotypes of age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OA1ULf
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Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem
Bristol's Dolphin School has redesigned their emblem because of its association with Edward Colston. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order
Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies
Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vDkUZW
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Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more'
Trampolines can be fun, but for those with physical and learning difficulties they can also offer a gravity-free way to exercise. from BBC...
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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout
People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid. from BBC News -...
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'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'
After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India
An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The Papers: EU will 'grab your jabs' and tough migrant stance
A UK-EU row over Covid vaccine supply leads many papers, while new asylum seeker rules also feature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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P&O Cruises says travellers will need vaccinations
Customers will have to prove they have had two coronavirus jabs to get on the company's cruises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks
BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie met locals learning to live with the shakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cGb6Wf
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
ATM withdrawals drop by £37bn during year of Covid
The number of trips to cash machines has fallen by 43%, but the amount withdrawn on each visit has risen. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas
No motive has yet been established for the attacks in the area around Atlanta, Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tqzEcE
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Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated
Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eMxMa1
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Refund plan for energy bills when direct debits are too high
Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business". from BBC News - Home...
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Covid: Catch-up tuition not helping poorest pupils, says NAO
Fewer than half of pupils who have received tuition are among poorest, says National Audit Office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nq...
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Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation
Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message. from BBC News -...
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Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth'
A couple paying for cladding replacement say the costs could leave them bankrupt or with crippling loans. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid lockdown a year on: 'My dad became my best friend'
Shireen admits she "didn't really care" about her dad, until lockdown brought them closer than ever. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Festivals 2021: Which ones are still going ahead?
Glastonbury has had to cancel, Reading & Leeds is going ahead. What about the rest? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ttJtXf
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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing
BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013. ...
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Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee
MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs
The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Universities told not to swamp courses with students
With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued. from BBC News - Home htt...
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What we wish we'd known about infertility
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News ...
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Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'
A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30QQPIg
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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown
The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cAEmxE
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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche
A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NoDiV0
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Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags
Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Oliver Campbell: Calls to review 30-year-old murder conviction
Oliver Campbell should have his conviction quashed over an unfair confession, his solicitor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vwa...
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Newspaper headlines: PM attacked on China and Duke leaves hospital
Prince Philip features on several front pages, as does criticism of Boris Johnson's "soft" line on China. from BBC News - Ho...
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Greggs to open shops despite first loss in 36 years
The bakery chain is confident of long-term recovery despite reporting its first loss in 36 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30QN...
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AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab
Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q0p...
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Online abuse: 'I found out my husband had indecent images'
People are urged to look out for signs family members are viewing illegal images online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OUgdtU
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Monday, March 15, 2021
New safety measures in wake of Sarah Everard death
Moves include a pilot scheme to put plain-clothes police in clubs and extra funding for lighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vvV...
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Sturgeon to set out dates for easing Scotland's lockdown rules
The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'
Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close. from BBC News ...
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'Solidarity and survival': Streamed play has Sheffield songs and steel
A streamed play marries monologues about "strength" with songs by Sheffield's musical heroes. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Post-Brexit UK to reshape its foreign policy
A focus on the Indo-Pacific region and a White House-style situation room are part of the strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'
Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'
Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'The last year for theatre has been hell'
One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era
A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood
Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise
Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people
The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military
Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tmJ2...
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Why are flowers getting more expensive?
Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'I don't really know the people I star with'
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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So you want a career in building computer games?
A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQma8g
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Newspaper headlines: UK defends Oxford jab and vigil policing fallout
Decisions by EU countries to pause the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cEBaRw...
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film
Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Australia March 4 Justice: Women in nationwide protests against sexual assault
The marches follow a backlash to the government's response to sexual assault allegations in politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Alan Rusbridger: Ex-Guardian editor resigns Irish role over Roy Greenslade row
Alan Rusbridger resigns from media panel after it emerged an ex-columnist supported the IRA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eHcQBc
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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war
How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'
Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ax...
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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees
More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News - Home http...
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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives
Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday". from BBC News - Home https://...
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Curlew: Urgent work needed to save 'loved' endangered bird
A new project is aiming to aid the recovery of the curlew, with its numbers in steep decline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3czu6FZ ...
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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?
Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay. from BBC News - Home https...
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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn
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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories
The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBL...
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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria
The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised
Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court
They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain
A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OQ...
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Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys
The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCVyVT...
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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards
Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O...
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Grammys 2021: In pictures
The stars swapped their lockdown outfits for gladrags on "music's biggest night". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ct6j...
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The Papers: 'Shaming of the Met', and chief 'refuses to quit'
Fallout from police's handling of the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard dominates the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Match of the Day 2: Watch Erik Lamela's 'rabona' goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal
Match of the Day 2 pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas analyse Erik Lamela's incredible 'rabona' finish against Arsenal. f...
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
Covid-19: Charities urge vulnerable people to book vaccines
People with underlying health conditions who have yet to get their jab are being encouraged to do so. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe due in Tehran court on new charge
The British-Iranian woman faces a new case, a week after being freed from a five-year prison term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ta...
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Ageing equipment puts Army 'at risk' - report
The British army is likely to find itself "outgunned" in any conflict with Russian forces, MPs warn. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB
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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction
The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eztDWX ...
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Pregnancy in lockdown: The babies born into a pandemic
Five mothers share what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qO...
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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'
Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion. from BBC News - ...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'I made this'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nau3ro
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Almost 100 and still dancing
Dinkie Flowers, who is about to turn 100, says it is important "not to sit on your bum all day". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for - and how to watch the ceremony
Everything you need to know about Sunday's show, from who's performing to potential controversies. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song
The singer-songwriter on movie music magic, award recognition and proving herself as a No.1 artist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'
The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rN2aoi
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Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?
Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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The algorithm for the perfect biryani
A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCU2mG ...
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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets
An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tgRO0u
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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers
Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lg4bH2
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FA Cup final and World Snooker Championship on list of pilot events to test return of fans
The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are among the proposed pilot events to test the return of big crowds to venues this year...
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The Papers: 'Police clashes tarnish vigil', and Kate's tribute
Gatherings to remember murdered Sarah Everard dominate Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCwO0a
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Westwood leads DeChambeau by two at Players Championship
England's Lee Westwood takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into the final day at the Players Championship. from BBC News - Ho...
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Marvin Hagler: Boxing legend dies aged 66
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66, said the American's wife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBOUPC
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'We would love to play like that every game' - Jones after dramatic England win over France
Head coach Eddie Jones says England wish every game was as entertaining as their win over France, but his side must learn to win ugly as wel...
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Let's talk about race: Black athletes on their experiences
BBC Sport hosts a video call with Kadeena Cox, Donna Fraser, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot about race, micro-aggressions, stereotypes and systems...
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Friday, March 12, 2021
How struggling England can derail in-form France in Six Nations
David Ellis, France's English defence coach for more than a decade, outlines five areas where unbeaten France can be defeated. from BB...
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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid
The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bIp0YB
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Sarah Everard vigil: Talks continue between organisers and police
Organisers want to gather later in south London and across the UK to remember the 33-year-old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PZkNHL...
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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony
Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30...
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Covid-19: Health of 28% needing social care drops in pandemic
A survey for a care charity also says the lives of many older and disabled people have been "diminished". from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March
Politicians back a charity's plan to commemorate a year since the first national restrictions began. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing
All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bEX1Jt
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Covid and schools: First week finished after children in England return
The BBC visited one school in Lincolnshire to see how its staff and children were coping on week one. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?
A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom
Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent. from BBC News - Home ht...
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The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’
Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30GfjDG
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Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage
The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bIMZqJ
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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38zPGsu
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School poverty cash at risk in count change
There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'
Developers who carry out repair work should not ask home owners to sign non-disclosure agreements, says MP. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cstn...
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Newspaper headlines: Vigils 'to defy' ban and Easter jabs for over-40s
Developments in Sarah Everard's murder case and the planned vigils are carried in Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Cartoon SuperTed set for new animation series
The teddy with magic powers was a favourite among royal princes and a generation of children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3csepjD ...
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Relaxation of rules on outdoor meeting in Scotland
Up to four adults from two different households are now able to meet up outside, including in gardens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions
Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lao...
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Sarah Everard case: Met police faces watchdog investigation
The police watchdog will examine the force's handling of an earlier indecent exposure allegation against the suspect. from BBC News - ...
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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique
A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions. fr...
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Turing Scheme: What is the Erasmus replacement?
What will Brexit mean for students in the UK wanting to work or study abroad? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T7bfdA
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Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react
Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed. from BBC News - Home http...
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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’
Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village. from BB...
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Musicians in lockdown: 'My piano kept me going'
A series of portraits aims to show the impact of the pandemic on musicians' livelihoods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bCIn5m
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Catcalling: The sisters who are making a noise to stop street harassment of women
Campaigners tell the BBC how they are working to address the root causes of violence against women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'
People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38w2g...
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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips
The BBC One series is returning with James Bond cars, mid-life crises and all-British locations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cls3...
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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?
Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image
"One Country, Two Systems" was an experiment centred on the defining ideological divide of our time. from BBC News - Home https:...
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The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back
The Sarah Everard case and Prince William's response to the Sussexes' interview dominate the papers. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed
People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30DuNZj ...
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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home
The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Twins peak with more born than ever before
One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ewgD4c
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Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery
The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qGG...
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Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens
Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans
The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OgdICh
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Wartime love letters discovered under Scarborough hotel floorboards
Archaeologists hope to find out who the mystery sweethearts were after the discovery in Scarborough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Fears for cancer patients and Northern Ireland schools return discussed
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crgdK2
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Kate Winslet hopeful Banksy art can transform Reading Prison
The actress says the painting can help campaigners fighting to turn Reading Prison into an arts hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Surrogacy: 'My friend gave birth to the baby that could have killed me'
Sophie Tristram has cystic fibrosis and was told pregnancy in her case could prove life-threatening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Christopher Steele: Urgent need for laws to stop foreign influence
Christopher Steele, who compiled the Trump-Russia dossier, says Russia and China are concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qz6PsM...
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Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Brexit: NI official being sent to US amid UK-EU tensions
US president Joe Biden has previously expressed concerns about the situation in Ireland after Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism
Travel subsidies will help the local tourism sector recover from the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill
The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qD45...
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Cancer patients 'less protected' after first jab
A 12-week gap could leave those having two Pfizer jabs vulnerable to Covid-19, researchers suggest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000
The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t5BcbO
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Japan's triple disaster 10 years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’
Ten years on from Japan’s triple disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales
The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Magic reveals hidden tactics of politics and marketing
Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology that could manipulate people in other ways, says study. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"
John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Palin and Jones: 'We didn't talk about the stammer'
Former rugby player Mark Jones and Sir Michael Palin talk about their experiences of stammering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l33f...
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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?
Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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