Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?

Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future?
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Bruno Fernandes: How Man Utd gloom has been lifted by the Portuguese midfielder

How the signing of Bruno Fernandes has lifted the doom and gloom at Manchester United as a vibrant team emerges.
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Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover

As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong".
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Statue campaign for black player dropped by England

Jack Leslie, England's first black player, was dropped because of his ethnicity, in the 1920s.
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Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to bid 'farewell' to pandemic

Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them.
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Humanist weddings: Landmark High Court challenge to legally recognise marriages

Humanist ceremonies are recognised in law in Scotland and Northern Ireland but not in England or Wales.
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Coronavirus: Data needed quicker to target local outbreaks, say doctors

The call from doctors follows a lockdown in Leicester, amid a rise in Covid-19 cases.
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Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies

"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said.
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Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world

A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months.
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'Please don't forget us': Coronavirus adds to court cases backlog

It's been years since Emma told police she had been raped - and now lockdown has further delayed her case.
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Coronavirus: Calls for government to plan public inquiry

The NHS ombudsman asks government to listen to patient complaints in order to learn from mistakes.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown boosts Couch to 5K downloads

Hundreds of thousands sign up to the NHS-backed running app during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Period poverty: Rise in free sanitary products needed in lockdown

Women unable to buy sanitary products have used newspaper or pillow cases instead, one charity says.
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The orphaned baby squirrel eating video that went viral

British photographer and zoologist Dani Connor “adopted” four squirrels after their mother died.
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‘The trial was worse than the rape’

‘Joanne’ says she was raped by a taxi driver after a night out with friends. She says the court case was the most devastating part of all.
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Met Gala challenge paper dress goes viral

Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York.
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Covid-19: How to be a travel vlogger in lockdown

Travel vlogger Bogdan Alexe has had to come up with new ways make films.
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Gurinder Chadha turns lockdown into family film

The Bend It Like Beckham director turned the camera on herself and her family for a Netflix film.
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Hong Kong security law: Anger as China's Xi signs legislation

The UK, EU and Nato express grave concern for Hong Kong autonomy as China's president signs the law.
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Peep Show blackface scene removed from Netflix but remains on C4

But it's still on Channel 4, who say they don't think "erasing our creative history is a quick fix".
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Leicester lockdown: Parents and pupils upset at school closures

Leicester's schools will be closed from Thursday as the city tackles a spike in Covid-19 cases.
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Death rate 'back to normal' in UK

It is the first time weekly deaths have been below the five-year average since mid March.
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Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams wins British Book Award

Candice Carty-Williams becomes the first black writer to win the book of the year prize.
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Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July

The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases.
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Coronavirus: Mal Martin due home after 'miracle' recovery

Mal Martin's family were told there was almost zero chance of survival after he contracted Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: UK economic hit worse than first thought

The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show.
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Coronavirus: First local lockdown, PM's 'new deal' and schools plan

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Tuesday morning.
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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.
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China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says

A report says China is carrying out a campaign of forced birth control to limit the minority group.
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Joseph McCann: Serial rapist freed by 'unstable' probation staff

A report finds Joseph McCann was "managed by an unstable team", lacking experienced staff.
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Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers

Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations".
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Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?

Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank.
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Coronavirus: Stop childhood being disrupted - charities

The life chances of children and young people risk being derailed over Covid-19, warn 146 charities.
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Protest rights: 'We have a right to protest despite coronavirus'

Lawyer Christian Weaver posts videos online teaching the law in 60 seconds.
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Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza

A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views.
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Coronavirus: Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors

After a three-month closure due to coronavirus, the monument in Granada has once again opened its doors.
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100 days of lockdown: How life changed in the small town of Telford

What's lockdown been like for personal trainer, a student, a rapper and a semi-pro footballer?
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Coronavirus: 'When lockdown eased, my panic attacks returned'

When lockdown began Seaneen Molloy's panic attacks stopped, but as restrictions are eased, her anxiety is returning.
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'Don't call me 'BAME'': Why some people are rejecting the term

The term 'BAME' has been growing in prominence - but many say it does more harm than good.
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‘Trump political base hit hardest by coronavirus'

Covid-19 has hit President Trump's political base the hardest, says White House economic adviser.
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Civil service: What changes does the government want to make?

There are 450,000 civil servants working in the UK, but what do they do?
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Coronavirus: Author Michael Rosen told he 'might not wake up' during Covid-19 illness

The former Children's Laureate, 74, spent nearly seven weeks on a ventilator being treated for Covid-19.
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Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded.
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Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss

Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining".
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Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing

It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Huge increase in lockdown speeding drivers

Met Police figures show a rise of 71% in those breaking the limit on London's roads in April.
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Coronavirus: Number of mobile testing units to more than double

A further 1,763 armed forces personnel will help with testing at the 140 new pop-up facilities.
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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic

Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.
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Coronavirus: Survivors 'at risk of PTSD'

Leading doctors call for regular check ups of those who have been treated in hospital.
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How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police

The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police.
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Coronavirus: 'Swift and dangerous turn' in Texas cases, says governor

The state governor says 5,000 people are being hospitalised daily as Texans are urged to wear masks.
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Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says

A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport.
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Newspaper headlines: Coronavirus 'knife edge' as Sedwill stands down

Many of Monday's papers look at what the departure of the UK's top civil servant could mean.
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Brexit: Where are we now?

It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu
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Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'

Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars.
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Want to start cycling to work? Here's how

The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to start cycling with confidence.
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Who needs Wimbledon? Strawberry sales soar

The cancellation of events like weddings and Wimbledon has not stopped strawberry sales soaring.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery

When Mohammed Azeem arrived in hospital his blood oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" as one doctor put it.
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Ready but waiting: 'It will make people proud to live here again'

Kids can get into trouble if there’s nothing to do - could a new £6.6m centre be about to change that?
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'Talking to my white friend about race - for the first time'

The Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd's killing led one of Patrick George's white friends to ask him a question.
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Coronavirus: Can you really do these jobs from home?

Coronavirus has forced people to get creative with the way they work, with some surprising jobs going online.
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'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'

How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.
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Is Becky Hill pop's biggest unknown star?

She's sung on dozens of chart hits but after eight years, people are only just starting to recognise her name.
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Child poverty: Boris Johnson's claims fact-checked

The prime minister has made four claims on poverty, do the figures support them?
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Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag

The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag.
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Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson's name from policy school

The prestigious US university says Woodrow Wilson's racist views made him "an inappropriate namesake".
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Extinction events: The man helping protect earth

Asteroids and comets pose "one of the most significant risks to human civilisation", it is claimed.
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Coronavirus: PM pledges to build as holiday bookings boom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Two illegal street parties in London closed down by police

Dispersal zones were put in place during another night of unlawful gatherings in London.
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Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'

Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-Covid economic recovery in a speech next week.
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Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as US cases pass 2.5m

Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business amid warnings hospitals may soon be overwhelmed.
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Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action

The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives".
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Coronavirus: Expert says Scotland 'could be Covid-free by end of summer'

Prof Devi Sridhar says the country could eliminate the coronavirus if the decline in new cases continues.
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Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun

Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president.
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Poland's clash of values in presidential election

If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics.
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Newspaper headlines: PM pledges 'building blitz' amid unemployment fears

Some Sunday papers take a close look at the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America

An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic

Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020.
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LGBT black people share their dating app experiences

Young gay black people from the West Midlands share their experience of racism on dating apps.
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How prosthetics transformed a circus performer's art

Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014.
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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'walking'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'walking'.
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Coronavirus: How funerals under lockdown have 'felt incomplete'

Funeral directors, celebrants and mourners discuss how funerals under lockdown have "felt incomplete".
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'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'

José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever.
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Paul Weller: 'People weren't ready for my house record'

The returning rock star reflects on underground sounds, happy times, and "shocking" race issues.
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Coronavirus: Will pop-up bike lanes keep new cyclists on the road?

Campaigners say routes need to be made safer to keep new cyclists on the roads as lockdown is eased.
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Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it?
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Patient 91: How Vietnam saved a British pilot and kept a clean Covid-19 sheet

Stephen Cameron spent 68 days on a ventilator but beat the odds to survive coronavirus.
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'Change is coming' - Black Power salute athlete Smith backs stars taking knee

Olympian Tommie Smith, who gave the Black Power salute at the 1968 Games, backs current sports stars taking an anti-racism stand.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as UK to open up European holidays from 6 July

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Mícheál Martin to become taoiseach after parties back deal

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party members voted to go into government together on Friday.
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Wembley park murders: Emotional interview with mum of sisters found dead

The mother of two sisters stabbed to death in a Wembley park spoke to the BBC's Martin Bashir.
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The campaign to put more pounds into black-owned businesses

The wake of the Black Lives Matter protests across the world has left many people thinking of new ways to try to deal with racism and inequalities, including financially.
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FA Cup: Everything you need to know before the quarter-finals

Who is left and what are the big questions as the FA Cup resumes this weekend.
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FA Cup & Premier League predictions: Lawro v Peter Crouch's co-host Alex Horne

Mark Lawrenson takes on Peter Crouch's co-host Alex Horne to make predictions for this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals and Premier League games.
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Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour

The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian.
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Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'

"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says.
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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.
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Coronavirus lockdown: Why can't some businesses reopen in England yet?

Changes to England's lockdown have sparked questions over what opens and what must stay shut.
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Can Kenzie Ziegler go from child star to pop star?

She shot to fame as a six-year-old on US reality show Dance Moms, now she's aiming for the charts.
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We had a lockdown choice - care for Amy or never see her

Parents describe the exhaustion of caring for an adult daughter with learning disabilities in the lockdown.
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Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him.
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Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK.
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Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world

We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories.
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Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes

Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity.
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From coronavirus doctor to Mr Gay World

Fran Alvarado from Spain took over the title weeks after recovering from Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away

Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online.
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Liverpool: Crowds celebrating title win despite coronavirus fears 'told to leave'

Police issue a dispersal order after crowds gather for a second night despite coronavirus fears.
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Coronavirus: More care urged for pregnant BAME patients

Maternity units in England are being asked to provide more checks and support during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Armed forces praised for 'versatility' in pandemic

Tributes are paid to veterans and serving military personnel as the nation marks Armed Forces Day.
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Justin Bieber files defamation lawsuit after assault claims

Two anonymous Twitter accounts made sexual assault allegations against the singer last week.
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'Phone has not stopped ringing' for tourist getaways

Tourist spots have seen bookings boom after the government gave holidays the go ahead from 4 July.
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Coronavirus: Taxi drivers 'unprotected' against Covid-19

Industry leaders say they have been working without "adequate protection and guidance".
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Coronavirus: US cases ‘may have topped 20 million’

Health officials say the true number of cases is about 10 times higher than the reported figure.
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US House passes sweeping police reform bill

The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which Senate Republicans reject as an overreach.
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Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'

The men, who visited three bars in 45 minutes, have been banned from working in Singapore.
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Police officers attacked at illegal London street party

It comes after "appalling scenes" of violence at another street party in London on Wednesday evening.
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Labour anti-Semitism row: Starmer to meet MPs after Long-Bailey sacking

The Labour leader fired his shadow minister after vowing to get tough on anti-Semitism.
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Coronavirus: Volunteers wanted for antibody test trials

NHS and public service volunteers are being recruited across England for an antibody test study.
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Coronavirus: Care home probed over 15 deaths rated 'inadequate'

Inspectors find serious failings at a Kettering home closed after deaths during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Liverpool FC: Ecstatic fans party on the streets

Supporters gather at Anfield and throughout the city to celebrate the club's Premier League win.
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Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'

People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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How cinemas will reopen after lockdown

The BBC's Lizo Mzimba looks at how a glut of favourite movies will entice film-lovers back.
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Coronavirus: Most children 'experience only mild disease'

A study of nearly 600 children across Europe reports only four deaths and mainly mild symptoms.
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Coronavirus: 70% of BAME pharmacists have had no risk assessment - survey

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says the findings of its survey are "shocking".
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Warning over plans for new Royal Navy aircraft carriers

The National Audit Office is concerned about missing elements such as aircraft and support ships.
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'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'

Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products.
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Quiz of the Week: Which tennis stars caught coronavirus?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?

What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing?
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George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests

Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.
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Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie

Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest.
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When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi.
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Rethink: 'There has been a renaissance of love for nature,' says author Lucy Jones

Writer and author Lucy Jones considers how - post lockdown - we can capitalise on our rediscovered love of nature.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?

Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why?
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Seven Sisters house explosion: Neighbours rescued family

A woman and two children were pulled from the rubble with serious injured following the blast.
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Royal Mail set to cut 2,000 management jobs

The postal service was already facing challenges before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice".
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'It's our time to win the league', says Liverpool's Salah

Mohamed Salah believes now is the right time for Liverpool to end their 30-year wait for a top-flight English title.
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Euros On This Day - 25 June: Zidane's magic show, THAT Van Basten goal and Shaqiri's stunner

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 25 June in European Championship history.
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Four numbers that explain impact of George Floyd

The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes.
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Coronavirus: Antibody test lacks 'proper assessment'

The tests could waste scarce NHS resources, a group of senior academics is warning.
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Coronavirus: UK councils fear bankruptcy amid Covid-19 costs

A BBC investigation reveals the scale of the financial challenges facing local authorities.
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Nurseries warn of 'mass closures' as lockdown lifts

England's nurseries and pre-schools warn of huge losses and mass closures without government intervention.
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Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims.
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Family courts: 'Major overhaul' aims to protect domestic abuse victims

"Sweeping reforms" aimed at protecting domestic abuse victims follow a BBC investigation.
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Increase car taxes to help climate, report says

Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say.
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Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts

Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years.
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Glastonbury: The community spirit behind the festival town

With 2020's Glastonbury Festival cancelled, what better time to take a look at the real Glastonbury town the festival takes its name from and the people who live there.
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'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel

Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique".
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Coronavirus: Tales from the key worker sharp end

During the pandemic, the UK has relied on an army of low-waged key workers. Their diaries reveal the sacrifices they have made.
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Coronavirus: How Brixton is waking up from 'lockdown coma'

From an excited pub manager's overloaded booking site, to a downbeat barber on universal credit in Brixton.
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Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted.
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Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair

Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians.
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Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid

Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote.
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Rethink: Tara Westover says 'We are one people and are all needed'

Society must not be divided by class, says author Tara Westover in one of a series of essays for the BBC.
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Denise Welch shares her mental health survival tips

The actress and Loose Women star says self-care is crucial during the uncertainty of the pandemic.
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'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd

Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office.
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Coronavirus: Second wave warning, lockdown easing and NUS action

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content.
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Russia holds World War Two victory parade in coronavirus shadow

The military parade celebrating Nazi Germany's defeat was postponed from 9 May due to the lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Amnesty says police spit hoods offer 'no protection'

Amnesty International calls on NI's police force to stop using the guards during the pandemic.
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Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?

The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11.
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Coronavirus: UK must prepare for second virus wave - health leaders

The warning comes as the prime minister announced sweeping relaxations to lockdown rules in England.
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Belly Mujinga: Protesters 'defending my wife's cause' says husband

Belly Mujinga's husband says the Black Lives Matter protesters are helping to keep her case going.
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Israel West Bank annexation rejected by European MPs in letter

Signed by more than 1,000 parliamentarians, it calls for Israel to face "commensurate consequences".
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Top US health official Fauci warns of 'disturbing' new US surge

They also told US lawmakers that they had never been asked to slow testing for coronavirus.
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un 'suspends military action' against South

A meeting led by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un halts plans for unspecified moves against the South.
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Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented

How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic

Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown

Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Looking for viruses in Thai bats

Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19.
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'I want my children to be proud they're black'

Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has swelled across the UK since the killing of George Floyd, but the news has left many parents struggling to explain racism to their children.
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Coronavirus: 'We went from 30 customers to one in 18 hours'

Cleaners saw most bookings cancelled in the first months of lockdown, and the future looks uncertain.
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Still shuttered - the shops that won't be opening

Beauticians, gyms and tattoo artists have been let frustrated by the news they must remain closed.
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Glastonbury fence-jumpers: 'It was girls underneath, boys over the top!'

There was a golden age of breaking into Glastonbury. It's now over but some still manage it.
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Rethink: Caleb Femi says 'creative thinking' is key to students' future

Poet Caleb Femi says the young must be innovative to progress, in one of a series of essays for the BBC.
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Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'

The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film.
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Rent day arrives for struggling retailers

Shops are due to pay their quarterly rent bill on Wednesday as landlords expect a shortfall
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Apprenticeships 'are not delivering social mobility'

The apprenticeship system is failing disadvantaged youngsters in England, says Social Mobility Commission.
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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom.
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US soldier accused of planning attack on own unit

Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group.
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Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings

Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents.
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Reading stabbings: What we know so far

Key developments after an attack, which is being treated as a terrorist incident, left three dead.
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Coronavirus: UK car industry claims 1 in 6 jobs could be cut

The industry's trade body says it needs help to restart production and prevent more redundancies.
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Lawsuit alleges defeat devices in petrol cars

Renault and Nissan deny their vehicles are equipped with devices designed to cheat emissions tests
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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.
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Coronavirus: Cinemas and museums set to reopen in England from 4 July

Pubs can also open up following a review of the 2m distancing rule, Boris Johnson is expected to say.
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Eton apologises to Nigerian ex-student Onyeama for racism

The first black person to complete his studies at Eton was banned from the school in 1972.
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Former chancellor Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity

The former chancellor calls for lower taxes on businesses to aid the UK's economic recovery.
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The virus hunter who got Covid

Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: Male plasma contains higher levels of antibodies

The NHS is calling for men who have been ill with the virus to donate blood for treatment trials.
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Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'

Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity.
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Duchess of Cambridge's sunflower promise in memory of boy

The duchess made the pledge to Stuart and Carla Delf, whose son Fraser died of a rare syndrome.
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The Papers: Return of culture and tributes to Reading victims

Plans to reopen cinemas, museums, art galleries and pubs in England dominate Tuesday's front pages.
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Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?

In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change.
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Talking Pictures TV channel a lockdown hit

Talking Pictures specialises in old British-made films and has millions of viewers each week.
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Quiz quiz: How much do you know about quizzes?

Your general knowledge may be top-notch, but how much do you know about quizzes themselves?
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'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters

Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US.
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The UK-raised teenagers barred from university

Many immigrant teens grow up feeling "British", only to find that they aren't - and cannot legally work or study.
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Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor

Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19.
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'Mum died and we were left to fend for ourselves'

Three women share what it is like to witness a parent die - and then lose the other when a step-parent arrives on the scene.
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'It was precarious and still is': Bookshops on the battle with virus and Amazon

Independent bookshops have had to get creative to survive lockdown and compete with Amazon.
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Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need.
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BBC commits £100m to increasing diversity on TV

The corporation has announced it will allocate greater funding to reflect BAME audiences.
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Up to six family members 'can meet indoors' in NI

The move is due to be confirmed by the executive - which is also discussing childcare funding and school dinners - later.
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The Luminaries: Warm reviews, but was it (literally) too dark?

The BBC One drama has attracted criticism for scenes which were difficult to make out.
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Wales shops reopen with strict distancing measures

From today all non-essential stores in Wales will be able to open, but with changes.
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'I don't know how many patients I gave coronavirus to'

27-year-old doctor Max saw hundreds of patients without knowing he had the virus.
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Zidane? Gullit? Ronaldo? Who made your all-time Euros XI?

While we have to wait another year for Euro 2020, here is who you picked as your greatest European Championship XI.
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Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray returns to action in London charity event

Andy Murray will play his first match in seven months when he takes on Liam Broady on Tuesday at the 'Battle of the Brits'.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown latest, growing wealth divide and saliva tests

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Portable changing rooms and a saxophone player - a 'suitably surreal' Merseyside derby draw

Everton's goalless stalemate with Liverpool was a derby like no other with no fans present, writes BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Stonehenge: Neolithic monument found near sacred site

Experts believe the find is more than 4,500 years old and marked a boundary near to the sacred site.
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Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas immunity "a palpable absurdity"

One of the UK's top experts on diplomacy pours scorn on claims suspect in Harry Dunn death had immunity.
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Reading stabbing attack: Minute's silence to be held for victims

Suspect Khairi Saadallah continues to be questioned by police after being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
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Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis.
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Coronavirus: Children 'developing post-traumatic stress' from pandemic

A report from the Childhood Trust warns of a mental health crisis among disadvantaged children.
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Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon.
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Appeal to identify Edward Colston statue protesters

Images are released of 15 people police want to speak to about criminal damage.
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Driver arrested after three die in road crash

A 47-year-old man is held on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving as three people die.
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Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism

Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories

Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year.
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Coronavirus: Social tree climbing 'boosts mental health'

A Hampshire company that teaches tree climbing has seen a surge in interest as lockdown eases.
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Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography

Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic.
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Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'

The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus.
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'After mum died, no-one talked about her for 15 years'

Iain Cunningham always knew his birth had something to do with his mum's death when he was three.
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Coronavirus: Government to share proposals on reducing 2m social distancing rule

Matt Hancock says he "very much hopes" to lower the social distancing measure in England.
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Father of Paisley fire victims: 'Rest in peace little angels'

The siblings, aged, 12, eight and five, died after the fire in Paisley and their mother's condition remains critical.
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Reading stabbings: Hancock says three killings a 'terrible crime, whatever the motive'

It is not being treated as terror-related but is being "closely monitored", the health secretary says.
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William’s double celebration on Father's Day

The prince, who turns 38 on Sunday, posed for photographs at home with his three young children.
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Coronavirus: Travel to Spain, and the 'second wave'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Manchester shooting: Man dead and another critically injured

A 36-year-old man dies and a 21-year-old is in a critical condition after a shooting in Manchester.
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Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy

Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Fears some pupils will miss out over school changes

Some schools will only be open for three weeks before the holidays, after a row over staff contracts.
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Gelsenkirchen: Controversial Lenin statue erected in German city

The statue was unveiled by a far-left party, despite fierce objections from the city council.
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Newspaper headlines: Stabbing 'horror' as knifeman goes on 'rampage'

The attack in a park in Reading, which left three people dead, leads many of Sunday's front pages.
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Life with a stoma: Is there enough mental health support for those facing surgery?

Stoma patients reveal the highs and lows of life-changing surgery and ask if enough mental health support is available, following the death of a man.
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'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?

The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding.
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'I slept rough in London while seven months pregnant'

Sarah Kamati was heavily pregnant when she and her partner were rejected by the immigration system.
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Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen

Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world.
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One-fifth of Earth's ocean floor is now mapped

This leaves four-fifths - twice the area of Mars - still to be surveyed to a modern standard.
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Coronavirus quiz: Do you really know Britain's lockdown rules?

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the government's advice on coronavirus during the summer in the UK .
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Dad school: How to be a better father

Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands.
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Missing people: 'It's like waking up into a nightmare'

Reflections from the families of two of the thousands of people reported missing in the UK each year.
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Container enthusiasm: How to grow lockdown veg in a tiny space

The lockdown gardening boom has become a phenomenon but how do you join if you don't have a garden?
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My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'

Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu.
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Coronavirus: What is a second wave and is one coming?

What are second waves and how big a problem are they?
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One school's approach to teaching black history

This school chooses to teach black history all year round, rather than for just one month.
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Euros On This Day - 20 June: Wales thrash Russia, Neville penalty pain & quickest goal

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 20 June in European Championship history.
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Coronavirus: Review of 2m social distancing rule 'to conclude within days'

Pubs, restaurants and hotels might not survive under the current guidance, industry leaders warn.
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US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down

Geoffrey Berman discovered he was resigning in a press release from the US Attorney-General.
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Coronavirus: Airport tests may provide 'early travel quarantine release'

Companies involved in a trial say testing passengers for coronavirus would be a "win-win".
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'Having my identity stolen cost me £10,000'

The number of ID thefts in the UK in 2019 rose 18% on the year before to a record high 223,000.
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Coronavirus: Traffic levels 'now double the lockdown low'

The AA says road use could soon be back to normal, but environmentalists want pollution kept down.
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Coronavirus: Scam warning over NHS test and trace

Councils in England and Wales warn people to be on their guard against fraudsters posing as NHS contact tracers.
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India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter

Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19.
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The 94-year-old mayor in a race for re-election

Fifty years in public office has not dampened Andre Trigano's desire to be mayor of Pamiers, France.
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The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children

Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal.
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Coronavirus: Is the pandemic getting worse in the US?

Some states are seeing a spike in cases, but the White House says not to worry. So what's going on?
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A Street Cat Named Bob: Stray who inspired series of books dies

James Bowen wrote six books about his pet Bob who he chanced upon while battling drug addiction.
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Coronavirus: How charity shops are handling the nation's spring clean

How charity shop staff are preparing to be on the receiving end of the great Covid clearout.
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Wicksteed Park: 'Theme park administration brings tears to my eyes'

People recall fond memories of Wicksteed Park as the Northamptonshire site goes into administration.
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Premier League: Mystery over 'professional' haircuts

Fans are asking how some players managed to have such immaculate hairdos despite lockdown
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Lockdoon's naw fur me: Schoolgirl's cheeky poem gets FM approval

Schoolgirl Leah Begg's funny lockdown poem has attracted the praise of Nicola Sturgeon.
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Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown

Two months after Wuhan’s lockdown was lifted, what’s life really like now?
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Coronavirus: Designer develops mobile plastic shield

A UK plastics company has developed a personal, mobile plastic shield for use during coronavirus.
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Week in pictures: 13-19 June 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Father's day: These black dads share their experiences

A group of black fathers answer questions from step-mums and birth mums by the woman who runs a group for blended families.
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Christmas 2020: Will Santa have to social distance?

With social distancing still in place and fears of a second peak, will Christmas outings be cancelled?
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Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked

The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks.
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Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse

After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea?
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Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

The reopening of DIY shops and garden centres lifted sales, but they still remained far below normal levels.
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Coronavirus: Morning update as £1bn pledged to help pupils catch up

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday morning.
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Is Zaha about to find himself stuck at a career crossroads?

There are few scarier sights for defenders than Wilfried Zaha running at them but playing for Crystal Palace does not show off his ability to the full, says MOTD pundit Jermaine Jenas.
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Coronavirus: £1bn catch-up tutoring fund for England's pupils

Head teachers welcome the move but want more details as some children face six months out of school.
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Daughter volunteers in Chelmsford care home to see father

Nina Ambrose says she feels "so, so lucky" to be able to spend this time with her dad.
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Coronavirus: How does the UK's death toll compare with other countries?

Only the US and Brazil have had more official Covid-19 deaths, but that doesn't tell the full story.
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Coronavirus: Return to Lombardy, the 'Wuhan of the West'

Four months on, the BBC revisits the site of Europe's first major outbreak of Covid-19.
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Quiz of the Week: What claims are in the new Trump book?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: How many more people are dying?

Why looking at 'excess deaths' reveals Covid-19's true death toll.
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South Africa’s battle to protect women against violence

Coronavirus has worsened the growing crisis of gender-based violence in the country.
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Dame Vera Lynn: From London girl to Forces' Sweetheart

Born at the end of the World War One, she went on to become the Forces' Sweetheart during World War Two.
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Coronavirus: 'Bike shops told me my order wouldn't arrive til 2021'

Cyclists tell of late-night scrambles to buy bikes as firms struggle to meet a surge in demand during lockdown.
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Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally

The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history.
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Coronavirus: How a false rumour led to hate online

A false coronavirus rumour about the Pirbright Institute led to online abuse and threatening calls.
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Trail gone cold: The heartache behind NI's missing people

Thousands of people are reported missing every year - behind each statistic is a family's heartache.
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Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate

Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire.
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Coronavirus: South Asian people most likely to die in hospital

Patients are younger than white counterparts and far more likely to have diabetes, analysis shows.
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New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'

The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle in Massey, west Auckland, and has not been caught.
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Coronavirus: Nurses' leaders urge 'care for those who caring'

The Royal College of Nursing wants more done to look after staff on the front line or coronavirus care.
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Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says

The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
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Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties

The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade.
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NHS child gender clinic: Staff concerns 'shut down'

Leaked transcripts show staff say they were discouraged from raising concerns at NHS child gender clinic.
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The Papers: Tributes to Dame Vera amid tracing app 'fiasco'

Lyrics from the Forces' Sweetheart's hit We'll Meet Again feature on some of the front pages.
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Enslaved African man's headstone in Bristol vandalised

It is thought to be a "retaliation attack" for the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol.
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Kobe Bryant crash: ‘Weather looking OK’ said pilot, new documents reveal

1,700 pages of "factual reports" have been released, which show new details of helicopter crash.
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Dame Vera Lynn: Forces' Sweetheart dies aged 103

The singer of We’ll Meet Again, who entertained British troops in World War Two, has died.
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In pictures: Dame Vera Lynn's life and career

Look back at the beloved singer's life, from childhood to World War Two and later success.
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Black Lives Matter: Statues are falling but what should replace them?

There are calls to take down tributes to proponents of slavery across the UK. What should come next?
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Dame Vera Lynn: a symbol of resilience and hope

She was the Forces' Sweetheart, whose songs did so much to boost morale during World War Two.
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Joshua v Fury: Hurdles to overcome before historic fight is real

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have an agreement to fight - but there is some way to go before a dream event becomes real.
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Coronavirus: Morning update as Premier League returns after 100 days

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Thursday morning.
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Cecil Rhodes protesters to fight on while statue remains

Oxford's Oriel College voted to remove the colonialist's statue but removal will not be immediate.
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Coronavirus: Social media 'spreading virus conspiracy theories'

People that get news from social media are also more likely to break lockdown rules, a study suggests.
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Coronavirus: What will happen to pets after lockdown?

Many people brought pets into their lives during lockdown. A pet behaviourist explains how animals will react to their owners' return to work.
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Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links

Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups.
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Coronavirus: Care providers 'will go to the wall' without more funding

Leaders of coronavirus-hit social services warn of "catastrophic consequences" without investment.
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Ireland wins seat on UN Security Council

Leo Vardkar says the vote recognises Ireland's "work on the world stage over many decades"
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Coronavirus: 'My employer broke the furlough rules'

HMRC has received thousands of complaints, some from staff who have been made to work while on furlough.
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University deadline day: 'Covid has changed my whole future'

Video lectures and no freshers' week make for tough decisions
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What happened when a city disbanded its police force

Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community.
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Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'

Natasha Howard is campaigning for a 'shielding hour', where only people who are shielding go out.
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The 101-year-old who was once Charles de Gaulle's chauffeur

When she was 21, Olivia Jordan found herself driving the resistance leader Charles de Gaulle around London.
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Coronavirus: They've worked for years, but still missed out on furlough

What's life like for people missing out on government payments during lockdown?
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Why a recession can be a good time to start a business

With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times.
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Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice

People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives.
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Gretna Green: The wedding capital where no-one can get married

Gretna Green usually hosts more than 3,000 marriages every year - but has been like a "ghost town" during lockdown.
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Coronavirus: UK inflation rate falls to 0.5%

The UK's inflation rate fell to 0.5% in May, the second full month of the coronavirus lockdown.
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Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads.
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Rashford seeks more change after food voucher win

"People are struggling all year around," the footballer says, after forcing a government U-turn.
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Coronavirus in Beijing: 27 neighbourhoods not allowed to leave as spike continues

Schools are shut and travel is restricted, as the city reports another 31 Covid-19 cases.
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India-China clash: Two sides blames each other for deadly fighting

At least 20 Indian soldiers died in the worst border incident in decades between the two countries.
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John Bolton: Trump administration sues to block book

The Department of Justice says the book, published next week, contains "classified information".
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Coronavirus: Toilet fears hamper high street return for some

The stores might be back open but will a lack of available toilets put some shoppers off?
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Coronavirus: NHS staff need tests 'twice a week'

Two leading doctors said regular testing is needed to give patients confidence as the NHS reopens.
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Stars urge BBC to protect regional current affairs programmes

Broadcasters from Stephen Fry to Sir Lenny Henry sign a letter urging the BBC not to cut Inside Out.
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'Invisible' unpaid carers going hungry in lockdown

Unpaid carers looking after their parents and relatives are turning to food banks, say researchers.
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New trials planned for cash-stricken communities

Organisers hope the projects will inform debate over the future of cash at a time when card use in rising.
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Coronavirus: The new rules for the 'day out'

Theme parks, museums and leisure attractions are working out how they can re-open safely.
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The Papers: Win for 'hero' Rashford as 'footie drought' ends

The PM's U-turn on school meal vouchers over the summer in England dominates many front pages.
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Australian architecture: Two Brisbane skyscrapers repurposed into one

Two Brisbane skyscrapers are being stitched together to create a new "green" building.
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Coronavirus and how to beat it on the sausage frontline

Since the pandemic started, this company has been feeding sausages to the nation while keeping Covid-19 at bay. How?
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How our brain is processing the pandemic

Self-isolation, job loss and fear of Covid-19 are just some factors affecting our mental health.
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Coronavirus: Blackpool Pleasure Beach prepares to reopen

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is preparing to reopen, but how can visitors stay safe?
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Coronavirus lockdown: 'We all have to do our part in changing things'

Coronavirus lockdown has given Miguel time to think about how he hopes to change the world.
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Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?

With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team?
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The blogger who hit back against a hammer-wielding Russian ‘assassin’

Tumso Abdurakhmanov says Russia's security service must have helped Chechens plan an attempt to assassinate him.
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How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative?
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Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust

Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France.
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Why drill music is being used to teach philosophy

The team behind RoadWorks say people who don't want to conform are "natural social scientists".
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Coronavirus: Greggs to reopen 800 shops for takeaway on Thursday

Greggs edges towards full reopening while Cineworld cinemas plan to restart screenings in July.
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North Korea 'blows up joint liaison office' with South

South Korea's Unification Ministry confirmed an explosion at the office, which is in the North.
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Coronavirus: Twelve weeks on I can't kick Covid exhaustion

More and more survivors of coronavirus are discovering its impact on their health is long-term.
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India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces

Three Indian soldiers are killed in a rare clash in Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region.
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UK workers on payrolls fall by 612,000

Number of UK workers on payrolls fell by more than 600,000 in three months to May as lockdown hit.
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Coronavirus: Unemployment latest and free school meals pressure grows

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Pressure mounts over school meal vouchers

There is unease among Tory MPs, as footballer Marcus Rashford vows to fight on to secure extension.
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A Bee C: Scientists translate honeybee queen duets

Queens "quack" when ready to hatch - but if two are free at the same time, they fight to the death.
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New Zealand's first Covid cases in 24 days came from UK

Local media reports the two patients had been given special exemption to attend a funeral.
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North Korea threatens to send army into demilitarised border zone

The sister of North Korea's leader has instructed the army - and the military says it's ready to move.
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Coronavirus: A third of pupils 'not engaging with work'

Teachers say pupils are not doing as much work as normal for this time of year, as lockdown goes on.
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Instagram 'will overtake Twitter as a news source'

A report finds Instagram doubled its news audience last year - and could overtake Twitter by 2021.
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Royal Ascot 2020: Meeting ready to start without the Queen and spectators

No Queen, no spectators but plenty of action as Royal Ascot begins behind closed doors for the first time on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus: Emotional journey of transplant patient

Like many other transplant patients, Ana-Rose's hope for a new liver was put on hold due to Covid.
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Jo Cox: Sister urges 'togetherness' on anniversary of murder

Kim Leadbeater says it is time for people to respect and listen to the point of view of others.
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Garden villages locking-in car dependency, says report

A group promoting alternatives to the car said one garden village could be seven miles from a shop.
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Coronavirus: 'It's the worst news you can give as an employer'

Restaurateurs Peter and Elaine Kinsella discuss the challenges of letting staff go due to coronavirus.
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Chronixx: Our generation needs a new type of protest

Reggae giant Chronixx says the world needs a new type of protest for meaningful change to happen.
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Coronavirus: 'My beach will survive', says Italian grandad

Italian beach resorts are gearing up for a Covid-secure 2020 season, which is welcome news for one owner.
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Banjarmasin Diamond: Solving the mystery of the 'ugly, dirty' gem

The Banjarmasin Diamond was taken from an Indonesian sultan almost 200 years ago.
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Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online.
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Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses in plea to PM for help

Bosses from 90 firms, including from Pizza Hut, Itsu and Deliveroo, warn of "grave damage" to the industry.
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The Papers: Retail therapy amid fears of economic 'disaster'

Long queues and piles of shopping bags feature on the front pages of of several newspapers.
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What's changed and the big questions - club-by-club guide to Premier League return

What's changed during the break and what are the big questions for each club as the Premier League returns?
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Archive: Netherlands go 'goal crazy' against France at Euro 2008

The Netherlands stun France with four goals in their group stage match at Euro 2008.
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Coronavirus: Shops, face coverings and secondary schools

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Euros On This Day - 15 June: Van Basten hat-trick, Gascoigne's Wembley glory and Welbeck's cheeky finish

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 15 June in European Championship history.
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'The system isn’t built for families like mine' – Rashford calls for school meals U-turn

Manchester United and England's Marcus Rashford writes an open letter calling on the government to reverse a decision not to provide free school meal vouchers during the summer.
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Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases

The city had previously gone more than 50 days without a case, but has now had 79 in under a week.
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Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel

Supporters say the "cyber libel" trial was aimed at silencing critics of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Coronavirus: Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England

Thousands of extra staff are deployed as passengers are told to cover their faces or risk being fined.
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Secondary schools bring pre-exam pupils in for face time

Some secondary pupils head in to see teachers amid calls for national school recovery plan in England.
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Coronavirus: All foreign NHS staff 'should get free visa extension'

It is "unfair" that low paid workers are facing charges of thousands of pounds to remain in the UK, MPs say.
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Shops reopening: Retailers welcome back customers after three months

Shops across England welcome back customers on Monday as the unlocking of the High Street begins.
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One family, two generations of protest

People in Los Angeles took to the streets to call for justice in 1992. Has anything changed since then?
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Coronavirus: One million miss out on support schemes, MPs say

Report tells ministers to plug gaps in aid schemes to fulfil a promise to "do whatever it takes".
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Coronavirus: Blood clots targeted in treatment trial

Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.
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Sixth-form students use art to express life in lockdown

Sixth-formers show their creative expression in an online exhibition during the coronavirus crisis.
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Kenya: Police brutality in the battle against coronavirus in Mathare

In one of Kenya's poorest settlements, brutal policing of a curfew is causing more problems than Covid-19.
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Generation Harvest: What it's like for the new fruit and veg picking Brits

Meet the Brits becoming fruit and veg pickers to help with harvest during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mary Portas: 'This is a window of opportunity for local High Streets'

Retail expert Mary Portas explains how coronavirus will impact our shopping habits.
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Birdwatcher, 14, making the most of lockdown wildlife

Indy Kiemel Green, 14, says youngsters do not see wildlife as something 'cool'.
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Rwanda genocide: 'I am a mother - I killed some children's parents'

Female perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide speak about their crimes and desire for reconciliation.
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Coronavirus: The learners waiting to take their driving tests

Pupils and instructors alike are facing a nervous wait to find out when they can get back behind the wheel.
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'I was heartbroken, I never thought I would find someone like her'

How lost love inspired Justin McLeod to set up popular dating app Hinge.
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How Jessie Ware's podcast made her music 'faster, sexier, naughtier'

The pop star says she was "scared and nervous". Then she made a hit podcast with her mum.
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Coronavirus: Shops get ready to reopen their doors

Non-essential shops in England can reopen on Monday and many staff can't wait to get back to business.
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Coronavirus: Child psychologists highlight mental health risks of lockdown

Leading psychologists warn the education secretary that children's mental health is at risk.
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Little Britain: Matt Lucas and David Walliams 'very sorry' for blackface

The stars of sketch show Little Britain say they "regret that we played characters of other races".
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Coronavirus: How will secondary schools reopen safely?

A secondary head describes her plans to bring pupils back to school and keep the virus at bay.
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Coronavirus: People living alone at risk of loneliness

New data shows people living alone are at greater risk of loneliness during lockdown.
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Australian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling

The man was arrested at a Chinese airport with methamphetamine in his luggage, Australian media say.
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Businessman close to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro arrested in Cape Verde

Colombian national Alex Nain Saab is wanted in the US on charges of corruption and money laundering.
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London protests: More than 100 arrests after violent clashes with police

A man who appeared to urinate next to the memorial of PC Keith Palmer is also being investigated.
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule

There have been concerns the hospitality sector will struggle to be viable with the rule in place.
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Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding'

Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate".
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Woman hatches ducks from Waitrose eggs

Beep, Peep and Meep started life on a supermarket shelf but will now live with Charli Lello's chickens.
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Black Lives Matter: Pledges for change in Bristol after protest

Police, teachers and community leaders have put forward their hopes for change in Bristol.
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Coronavirus: Call for £250m recovery fund in Wales

The money is needed to help worst-hit towns, say the Welsh Conservatives.
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Coronavirus: How sex workers are surviving in Uganda and Nigeria

While African governments give aid to their citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, sex workers have seemingly been forgotten.
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Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England.
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Coronavirus: France's ancient burial brotherhood defies Covid-19

The Charitable Brothers of Saint-Eloi were founded in the 12th century, during the Black Death.
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Star Trek: Next Generation fan rebuilds bridge set

Geoff Collard, a model maker, spent 500 hours building the bridge of the starship Enterprise.
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The Salisbury Poisonings: TV drama revisits Novichok attack 'horror'

A BBC mini-series about the 2018 Novichok attack is not your average spy thriller, its makers say.
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Harvard study: Did coronavirus start in August 2019?

Does a study suggesting the coronavirus was present in Wuhan months before the first reported cases stand up to scrutiny?
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Growing up black in one of England's whitest counties

"The N-word was shouted at me from passing cars" - life growing up as a black child in Cornwall.
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Coronavirus: Island isolation over as Greece lets tourists back

The idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini reopen for tourists, but not everyone is happy.
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Home and Away: How we film kissing at distance

The Australian soap is back filming and has tips for UK shows on how to film safely.
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My Money: 'We are £200 to £300 a month worse off'

Laura Tarver from Oxford takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Canada indigenous chief Allan Adam battered during arrest

A violent arrest and police custody deaths have ignited anti-police brutality protests across Canada.
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Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Morning update as millions of people can form social bubbles

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Fawlty Towers: The Germans episode to be reinstated by UKTV

The episode will now carry a warning about "potentially offensive content and language".
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Serial winner and national figurehead - how Bale became a Wales icon

Why Gareth Bale is not only a Real Madrid superstar but a Welsh national hero who has taken his country to new heights.
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Coronavirus: BAME doctors feel 'let down' over risk checks

Hundreds of BAME doctors tell the BBC they have still not had coronavirus risk assessments.
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George Floyd: Five factors behind the UK Black Lives Matter protests

From violence caught on video to coronavirus inequalities, what is making protesters react so strongly?
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Pepper spray deployed in prisons despite concerns for BAME inmates

There are warnings BAME prisoners are being disproportionately affected by the use of the synthetic spray.
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Coronavirus lockdown: Covid 'support bubbles' begin in England and NI

Many people will reunite with loved ones on Saturday, as lockdown rules ease for those who live alone.
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The Bachelor: ABC casts first black man in hit dating show

Matt James will be the first African American male lead on ABC's The Bachelor in 24 seasons.
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Red pandas tracked by satellite in conservation 'milestone'

Red pandas in Nepal are being monitored in their last stronghold in the mountainous forests of Nepal.
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Dalai Lama: Seven billion people 'need a sense of oneness'

The leader of Tibetan Buddhism sees reasons for optimism even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Black Lives Matter: 'How can we win?' – The Monopoly analogy explained

Kimberly Jones explains the impact centuries of economic hardship has had on black Americans.
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Coronavirus: Queen's official birthday to be marked with new ceremony

The annual Trooping the Colour parade is cancelled and instead a tribute will take place in Windsor.
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Coronavirus: London bus driver on working during pandemic

British Iraqi bus driver, Susan, had to overcome her fears and work while coronavirus was surging around the UK.
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Week in pictures: 6-12 June 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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The Royal Opera House chorus reunites online for Queen's official birthday

The Royal Opera House chorus reunites online to sing a specially arranged version of the National Anthem for the Queen's official birthday
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Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus

Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Single person seeks best bubble options

New guidelines allow single-person households to create an exclusive "bubble" - but how do you choose?
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How many statues of black people are there?

Mayor Sadiq Khan has promised to look at new ways to commemorate London's diversity.
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How life has changed for an NYC paramedic

As restrictions in New York are eased, a paramedic reflects on the pandemic and its impact on his life.
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Candice Brathwaite: 'I've never been more aware of my blackness'

Author and parenting blogger Candice Brathwaite talks about the impact racism has had on her.
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Coronavirus: How pandemic turned political in Brazil

Brazil now has the world's second-highest coronavirus death toll but the peak may still be weeks away.
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Coronavirus: Record economic slump and bereaved families demand inquiry

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown

The contraction was the biggest monthly decline on record, as the full impact of lockdown was felt.
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Coronavirus: 'Start public inquiry now to prevent more deaths'

An immediate public inquiry could help save lives, say relatives of 450 virus victims.
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Trump threatens to 'take back' Seattle protest zone

The president says "Domestic Terrorists" run the area, but local leaders tell him not to meddle.
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YouTube English teacher Holly King-Mand starts new chapter

Holly King-Mand has gained more than 50,000 followers but says she now needs a rest.
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Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis

The government will take a "pragmatic and flexible approach" due to coronavirus, a source says.
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Racism in the UK: 'I feel like an alien'

Four black men speak to the BBC's Ashley John-Baptiste about their experiences of racism in daily life.
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Coronavirus: School in September 'part-time if 2m distancing'

Academy leaders call for an "honest discussion" about how schools will really go back in the autumn.
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Coronavirus: Patients turned away as India hospitals struggle

Hospitals in the country are struggling to cope with the number of patients they’re getting.
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Man charged with poisoning homeless people in California

The suspect is accused of feeding his victims with a substance "twice as strong" as pepper spray.
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Coronavirus: Italy prosecutors to quiz PM Conte on crisis

Victims' relatives say the authorities fatally delayed a lockdown in northern Italy.
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Afghan conflict: US sanctions 'kangaroo' ICC over war crimes probe

President Trump imposes sanctions on officials who are investigating alleged crimes in Afghanistan.
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Dangerous tower blocks should be taken over by government - MPs

The government should step in if building owners do not remove dangerous cladding, they say.
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Coronavirus: Couple reunited after seven-week battle against disease

Denise and Guy were separated for seven weeks as he was being treated for coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Domestic violence 'increases globally during lockdown'

The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a "shadow pandemic".
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Quiz of the Week: Whose statue got dunked?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: How will launderettes come out in the wash?

Despite being an essential service, many launderette owners say their businesses are suffering during lockdown.
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Coronavirus: What will a night out be like after lockdown?

Pubs, bars and clubs are having to change because of Covid-19. But what will a night out feel like?
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The peaceful protester falsely accused of burning the union jack

Why did people accuse this Black Lives Matter protester of desecrating a war memorial?
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Hong Kong: City of two masks faces a new crisis

A year after the protests began, amid a pandemic, Hong Kong faces another existential crisis. Will it survive?
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The hidden detectors looking for guns and knives

Walk-through systems that can detect weapons are being rolled out, using a combination of AI and radar.
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King of Staten Island: 'There's comedy in the most difficult situations'

Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow tackle personal 9/11 trauma in their new film, King of Staten Island.
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Coronavirus: 'I'm like a grenade - I am dangerous'

The story of Hiba, a pharmacist, is one of the many brought together in a global project.
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Coronavirus: Fears over online grooming of children in lockdown

The BBC has seen some of the online messages received by an investigator who poses as a 14 year old girl online.
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George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias.
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Coronavirus: Many probation checks not carried out in lockdown - report

An MoJ document shows offenders in England and Wales may not have been closely monitored in lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Growing calls for government to scrap 2m rule

Conservative backbenchers say easing the restriction in England is essential for economic recovery.
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What do we do with statues linked to slave-traders?

Protesters across the UK are asking for statues and symbols across the UK to be changed or removed.
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Indigenous Australian deaths in custody: 'Why I’m fighting for my uncle'

Kyah Patten says she hopes Black Lives Matter momentum will force a review into her uncle’s 1981 death.
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Coronavirus: A sideways glance at the signs around us

Photographer Kiki Streitberger takes a sideways look at the advertising on the streets of London.
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The firm using online yoga and baking to boost staff morale

Accountants MKS has laid on a wide array of activities on Zoom to keep staff spirits high while working from home.
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Coronation Street filming resumes after 11 weeks in lockdown

Filming, with special measures in place, has resumed on Coronation Street, 11 weeks after it was stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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George Floyd: The personal cost of filming police brutality

For bystanders who film acts of police violence, sharing their video can be a life-changing moment.
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Surfing tragedy that stunned a Dutch beach community

Five young, skilled surfers were overcome by freak foam conditions in Scheveningen.
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Coronavirus: Has a second wave of infections hit Iran?

Iran was one of the worst affected countries early on, so is the virus flaring up again?
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'It wasn't just Army banter - it was racism'

The British army says there is no place in it for racism, yet accusations from ex-soldiers persist.
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Michaela Coel: Writing about my sexual assault was 'cathartic'

I May Destroy You is based on the real life experiences of the Chewing Gum writer and actor.
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How Fran Healy drew Travis's new video on an iPad

The band couldn't film a new video, so Fran Healy animated 2,500 pictures on his iPad instead.
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Coronavirus may have huge impact on property markets

As Covid-19 has hit economies, it may have a lasting impact on property sectors around the world.
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Trump rejects calls to drop Confederate base names

The president said the bases named for rebel generals "have become part of a Great American heritage".
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Don't hide history, says Oxford head in statue row

Oxford's vice chancellor warns against "hiding history" as protesters want to remove colonial statue.
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Coronavirus: Police warn of lockdown radicalisation threat

A senior officer says coronavirus has also had an impact on the ability to police terror threats.
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More students say university not value for money

Almost a third of students think their courses were poor value in a year of campus strikes and Covid.
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Coronavirus: Belgium's Prince Joachim fined for breaking Spain's lockdown

Prince Joachim, who contracted coronavirus days after arrived in Spain, has been fined €10,400.
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Hackney police attack condemned as "sickening"

Two officers are injured, prompting their union to say police "are not society's punchbags".
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The Papers: 'Lockdown lifeline' and 'two metre rule to be cut'

Thursday's front pages focus on the further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England.
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'How my photo ended up breaking Android phones'

Gaurav Agrawal said the "magical evening" he captured last summer was never intended to cause harm.
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Federer to miss rest of season after further knee operation

Roger Federer will miss the rest of the 2020 season after having a further operation on his right knee.
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Coronavirus: NHS waiting lists, zoos to reopen and schools pressure

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Coronavirus: Pupils tense as teachers submit estimated grades

Exams have been cancelled because of the lockdown, with grades now being estimated by teachers.
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George Floyd death: More work needed to tackle racism - Met chief

The UK's most senior black and minority ethnic officer says police "need to listen to communities".
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Red Lion: Archaeologists 'find London's earliest theatre'

The Red Lion is thought to be the first purpose-built theatre created in the Elizabethan era.
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Coronavirus: NHS waiting list 'could hit 10 million this year'

Health leaders warn the coronavirus crisis will impact the number of people waiting for treatment.
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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman out after joke about George Floyd

Greg Glassman acknowledged having caused a "rift" after joking about the dead Minneapolis man.
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The teenage inventor on a mission

Freddie has won two prizes for his inventions designed to keep people safe at home.
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Rapper Wretch 32's father Tasered by London police

The rapper says there has been a lack of progression on "police brutality" in the UK.
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Georgia: Chaos engulfs voting in White House battleground

Atlanta's mayor said the new voting machines did not work, but state officials blamed user error.
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BAME coronavirus deaths: What's the risk for ethnic minorities?

Statistics from England show more people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups are dying from coronavirus than those from white ethnic groups.
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Hope for pangolins as protection boosted in China

China has removed pangolins from its official list of traditional Chinese medicine treatments, reports say.
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'The days of queuing for fish and chips are gone'

Fish and chip shop chain: “After the lockdown, we changed our business model within two weeks.”
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Coronavirus: Sex workers 'at greater risk of assault'

Street sex workers are at a greater risk of being assaulted during the pandemic, a charity says.
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George Floyd death: Seven solutions to US police problems

US protesters demand changes to address police brutality and claims of systemic racism - but how?
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George Floyd protests: The statues being defaced

As statues are toppled and defaced, a light is being shone on countries' colonial history.
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Coronavirus: What we spent on lockdown toys and games

The value of UK toy sales was up 17% in the two months from the beginning of lockdown, analysts say.
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Coronavirus: How are England's coastal resorts faring?

Will the effects of the coronavirus lockdown tip seaside towns into a terminal decline?
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'People think it's over, but it's not'

Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary talks to two colleagues who haven't been home since the pandemic began.
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How Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton films can 'inspire' young women

Both former first ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton have documentaries out about their lives.
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Extremism body examines new hate crime

The government's adviser on extremism is investigating if it's possible to ban behaviour that leads people to hate each other.
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